Joshua Hong Golf
JOSHUA HONG
UTSA MEN'S GOLF | FRESHMAN
Freshman Season Key Metrics
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2025–26 Competitive Record
Clippd Adj. Avg
70.90
Raw Avg
71.63
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Top 3
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Consistency / Academic
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GPA
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Status
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OFFICIAL ROUNDS
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Data Point Note
Archived metrics and rankings are updated after round or event completion as reported by Clippd and WAGR. Current rankings may vary due to ongoing system recalibration and field adjustments.
All performance metrics and rankings are based on official data from Scoreboard.Clippd and WAGR.
Live scoring is available through official channels during tournament play.
Current Season Context
After completing his first fall season (4 events), he opened the spring schedule with a T3–1–3 sequence across his first three starts, including his first collegiate individual title.
He also recorded a top-10 finish at the Bell Bank “Pay It Forward” Collegiate (Mar 23–24, 2026), posting rounds of 73–68–71 (−4) at Wigwam Resort — Litchfield Park, Arizona, in another NCAA Division I field.
The next event on the schedule is the 2026 American Conference Men’s Golf Championships (Apr 27–29, 2026), to be played at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club — Sarasota, Florida, in the final championship event of the season.
Full NCAA Statistics
Complete tournament results, scoring metrics, and season performance data are available in the NCAA statistics archive.
Introduction
Joshua Hong (b. 2007) is a Korean-Mexican collegiate golfer competing in NCAA Division I for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
He entered the UTSA men’s golf program in Fall 2025. Training and tournament participation are conducted within the UTSA program under Head Coach Matt Wernecke .
He also works separately on technical development with Bryan Gathright .
Before collegiate competition, he competed in junior tournaments organized by the Mexican Golf Federation (FMG) and events recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).
Prior to golf, Joshua competed in high-performance tennis beginning at age 7 and baseball between the ages of 11 and 12. His early athletic experience included participation in organized training and competition across multiple sports before transitioning to golf.
Joshua’s current development within the UTSA men’s golf program is centered on repeatable performance, competitive growth, and long-term progression within NCAA Division I golf. His profile is defined not only by finish position, but also by consistency, field strength, and scoring reliability across full-season play.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Joshua Hong |
| Born | 2007, Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Nationality | Korean-Mexican (Dual) |
| Languages | Spanish, Korean, English |
| University | UTSA, NCAA Division I |
| Height | 5′10″ (1.78 m) |
| Prior Sports | Tennis, Baseball |
Early Years & Heritage
Joshua was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and raised in a Korean household. He grew up in a Mexican social environment while maintaining Korean language use and family routines at home. His upbringing reflected consistent exposure to both cultural contexts during his early development.
Joshua has represented Mexico in competition and identifies with both his Mexican nationality and Korean heritage. His background is characterized by the integration of these dual cultural values, which inform his approach to competitive golf and personal development.
A Late Start, Built Through Structure and Discipline
Joshua began playing golf at age 12. Prior to golf, he participated in other organized sports, which provided an athletic foundation for his transition to competitive golf.
His development has involved structured training schedules, repetitive skill work, and regular technical feedback from coaches. He currently competes as a member of the UTSA men’s golf program, maintaining a process-driven approach to collegiate competition.
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NIL & Compliance Overview
Joshua maintains full NCAA eligibility and operates in accordance with university, conference, and applicable federal regulations. All NIL-related activity remains aligned with institutional compliance frameworks and conference bylaws in order to maintain NCAA eligibility and amateur status.
Compliance Note: As an international student-athlete (F-1 visa), NIL-related opportunities are reviewed and structured in accordance with applicable federal immigration guidance and university compliance procedures. All external activity remains subject to eligibility requirements while academic and athletic priorities remain unchanged.
External References
Official and external pages related to rankings, roster status, tournament results, and season statistics.
Reference points across NCAA competition, official roster records, and recognized ranking platforms.
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