CONTACT

U.Sholarship Advisers
Cra 14 # 117-25
Phone: (+57) 320 240 4593 - (+1) 305 705 7514
jdaniel@becasamericanas.com

Supported By: Becas Americanas
Name: Daniel Carvajal

ABOUT

CURRENT HANDICAP: 3
Index: 3.1

STRENGTHS IN THE GAME:
The strengths of my game are my course management abilities and my wedge game. Since I was a little kid, I've always had a perfect short game, thanks to the excellent short game facilities at my club, which make practice easy. This good short game helps me have good rounds even when my golf isn't at its best. Saving pars from around the green comes easily to me.

PRACTICE - TRAINING ROUTINE
I practice 4 days a week following this routine: On Day 1, spend 1 hour on short game drills, including chipping, pitching, and bunker shots, followed by 45 minutes of putting practice focusing on distance control and accuracy. Finish with 45 minutes of wedge work to sharpen approach shots. Day 2 should be dedicated to full-swing mechanics, starting with 30 minutes of warm-up and stretching, then 1 hour of range work focusing on irons and drivers, followed by 1 hour of shot-shaping drills and tempo control. Day 3 is for on-course strategy, where you play 9-18 holes while focusing on decision-making, club selection, and mental approach, ensuring at least 2.5 hours of situational practice. Day 4 will be another full round of golf (18 holes), emphasizing competitive play, course management, and applying everything practiced earlier in the week under real-game conditions. 

HOBBIES AND PERSONAL INTEREST
Besides golf, my main hobbies are playing soccer and spending time with my friends. Since I was a child, I've always played soccer at school and won many tournaments with my team. These experiences have given me a sense of joy and fulfillment when practicing the sport. I also genuinely enjoy hanging out with my friends, as I believe it's essential to maintain a balance between my academic life, sports, and social connections. It helps me stay grounded, motivated, and energized, allowing me to excel in all areas of my life.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A PERSON
I would describe myself as a disciplined and social person who is always seeking growth, both in my personal life and in my hobbies, especially golf. I enjoy being around others, connecting with people, and learning from different experiences and perspectives. I'm passionate about improving myself, whether that's refining my golf skills, setting new goals, or taking on new challenges. Patience, precision, and resilience are qualities I value, and I approach every task with a mindset focused on continuous improvement. I find joy in both the process of learning and the satisfaction that comes from seeing progress, and I try to stay positive and adaptable regardless of the challenges I face.

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PROFILE DETAIL

Status: Searching

Earliest Enrollment: Fall 2026

Sport: Golf

Country: Colombia

Date of Birth: 20 October, 2007

Years Old: 18

GPA: 5.5 /7.0

SAT: 1340

TOEFL: Pending on score

Graduation Date: 15 June, 2026

Major: Economics

Height: 5'8''

Weight: 132 pounds

Shirt Size: S

Pant Size: 28

Shoes Size: 9.5

Dominant Side: Right

SPORT

NATIONAL RANKING:    50
INDEX:                 3.1
HOME COURSE NAME: Aposentos 
BEST SCORE:         71
SCORE AVERAGE:         75
PAR:         72
SLOPE:                 140
YARDAGE PLAYED:         6,500

Have represented Colombia or any country on a Jr. National Team: No.

Do you want to be a professional golfer?  Yes

Team Highlights in career:

Golf Awards and Achievements: 7th place in Colombia's 16 national tournament and 19th place in Colombia's national under-18 games.

GOLF QUESTIONNAIRE

➢ Driver distance? 295 yards 
➢ 3 Wood distance? 265 yards
➢ 4 hybrid distance? 230 yards
➢ 9 Iron distance? 155 yards
➢ 8 Iron distance? 170 yards
➢ 7 Iron distance? 180 yards
6 Iron distance? 195 yards 
➢ 5 Iron distance? 210 yards 
➢ 4 Iron distance? 218 yards

LIST OF GAMES

Fecha: Friday 12 de September, 2025

Ø  Campeonato internacional juvenil club San Andrés
Date: March 28 to 31 2024
Score: 79,81,84,79- yardage 7291
Position: 24th
 
Ø  XXI campeonato Nacional Juvenil Tour elite Hatogrande
Date: May 9 to 11, 2024
Scores: 80,77,81- yardage 7098
Position: 24th
 
Ø  Torneo aniversario Club Guaymaral
Date: August 30 to September 1, 2024
Scores: 82,81,78- yardage 7692

Position: 8th in under 18 and 17th in general

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