2019-20
• Posted a 74.11 stroke average in 18 events.
• Recorded top-20 finishes at the Crooked Stick Invitational (T-13) and Desert Mountain Intercollegiate (T-17).
• Registered seven rounds of even-par or better, with two rounds coming in the 60s.
• Member of the Big Ten’s All-Academic Team.
2018-19
• Appeared in nine events, posting a 75.00 stroke average.
• Recorded a top-five finish at the Boilermaker Invitational (T-3) and a top-20 showing at the Chatham Hills Collegiate (T-12).
• Placed T-29 at the Big Ten Championship, shooting a final-round 68.
• Also finished T-39th at the Intercollegiate at the Grove.
• Member of the Big Ten All-Academic Team.
2017-18
• Hong had an outstanding freshman campaign, appearing in all 12 events and 35 rounds played.
• Posted a 74.11 stroke average with 12 rounds of even or under par.
• Stroke average was the sixth-best average by a freshman in school history.
• Recorded four top-20 and two top-10 finishes, including a sixth-place showing at the elite Puerto Rico Classic (-1).
• The performance in Puerto Rico earned him Big Ten Golfer of the Week honors.
• Also finished T-8th at the Northern Intercollegiate, T-12th at Erin Hills and T-19th at the Desert Mountain Intercollegiate.
• Led the team with a T-23rd showing at the NCAA Kissimmee Regional (-3).
• Along with teammate Cole Bradley, became the first freshman in school history with two rounds of 70 or better in NCAA action.
• Led the team with six eagles.
HIGH SCHOOL
• One of the top amateurs in Australia, Hong brings impressive credentials to Purdue.
• Had an impressive stroke average of 69.88 as a senior at Sydney Boys High School.
• Captained NSW for the Australian Junior Interstate Series, won by his squad.
• Ranked as the No. 5-ranked junior in Australia.
• Finished tied for fourth at the NSW Amateur.
• In 2016, represented Australia in the IMG World Junior Championship and finished second in the Australian Junior Championship.
• Was the NSW Match Play Championship winner as a 15-year old.
• Finished second in the Aaron Baddeley International as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
• Majoring in exploratory studies.
• Born Aug. 8, 1998.
• Son of James Hong and Yoon-Jung Rim.
• Chose Purdue for the academic and athletic fit and the incredible golf facilities.
• Posted a 74.11 stroke average in 18 events.
• Recorded top-20 finishes at the Crooked Stick Invitational (T-13) and Desert Mountain Intercollegiate (T-17).
• Registered seven rounds of even-par or better, with two rounds coming in the 60s.
• Member of the Big Ten’s All-Academic Team.
2018-19
• Appeared in nine events, posting a 75.00 stroke average.
• Recorded a top-five finish at the Boilermaker Invitational (T-3) and a top-20 showing at the Chatham Hills Collegiate (T-12).
• Placed T-29 at the Big Ten Championship, shooting a final-round 68.
• Also finished T-39th at the Intercollegiate at the Grove.
• Member of the Big Ten All-Academic Team.
2017-18
• Hong had an outstanding freshman campaign, appearing in all 12 events and 35 rounds played.
• Posted a 74.11 stroke average with 12 rounds of even or under par.
• Stroke average was the sixth-best average by a freshman in school history.
• Recorded four top-20 and two top-10 finishes, including a sixth-place showing at the elite Puerto Rico Classic (-1).
• The performance in Puerto Rico earned him Big Ten Golfer of the Week honors.
• Also finished T-8th at the Northern Intercollegiate, T-12th at Erin Hills and T-19th at the Desert Mountain Intercollegiate.
• Led the team with a T-23rd showing at the NCAA Kissimmee Regional (-3).
• Along with teammate Cole Bradley, became the first freshman in school history with two rounds of 70 or better in NCAA action.
• Led the team with six eagles.
HIGH SCHOOL
• One of the top amateurs in Australia, Hong brings impressive credentials to Purdue.
• Had an impressive stroke average of 69.88 as a senior at Sydney Boys High School.
• Captained NSW for the Australian Junior Interstate Series, won by his squad.
• Ranked as the No. 5-ranked junior in Australia.
• Finished tied for fourth at the NSW Amateur.
• In 2016, represented Australia in the IMG World Junior Championship and finished second in the Australian Junior Championship.
• Was the NSW Match Play Championship winner as a 15-year old.
• Finished second in the Aaron Baddeley International as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
• Majoring in exploratory studies.
• Born Aug. 8, 1998.
• Son of James Hong and Yoon-Jung Rim.
• Chose Purdue for the academic and athletic fit and the incredible golf facilities.