GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida men’s golf team added Miguel Leal to the 2021 class, head coach J.C. Deacon announced Wednesday.
The Guatemala native will join the Gators program as a freshman in the fall of 2021.
“Miguel is the top junior golfer in Guatemala and has a great respect and love for the University of Florida. He really wanted to be a Gator and we are so grateful to add him and his great family to ours!”
J.C. Deacon, Florida Men’s Golf Coach
[Miguel Leal]
Leal’s Amateur Accolades
* No. 1 Guatemalan junior player
* 2020 Billy Horschel Junior Championship – Champion
* 2020 Visit Tallahassee Junior Championship – Top-10 finisher (T9)
* AJGA Junior Championship Benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation – Top-10 finisher (7)
* Central American Junior Tournament Champion – 2019, 2020
* 2020 Panama Invitational – Champion
* Guatemalan National Team member
“We are so excited to add Miguel to the Florida Gator golf program. He brings impeccable character and a work ethic that fits in perfectly with our culture. He also possesses one of the most beautiful and athletic golf swings I have ever seen.”
J.C. Deacon, Florida Men’s Golf Coach
