Troy University Athletics
Men’s Golf Adds Pair During Early Period
11/15/2019 11:21:00 AM | Golf (M)
TROY, Ala. – The Troy men's golf team welcomed a pair of new players to its roster during the early signing period with the addition of George Burch and Jarrod Johnson to the team beginning with the 2020-21 season, head coach Bart Barnes announced Friday.
Burch joins the Trojans from McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, Alabama where he was a three-sport athlete and Johnson signed with the Trojans from Ironwood Ridge High School in Tucson, Arizona.
George Burch
Helped lead McGill-Toolen High School to the Alabama 7A runner-up finish last season … Won the individual title at the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour (SJGT) Peninsula Junior Classic in addition to finishing second at the Wynlakes Junior Classic and tying for fourth at the Junior Peach Blossom Classic … Took home second place in the American Junior Golf Association Preview at Chateau Elan … Three-year letterwinner at quarterback, receiver, safety and linebacker for McGill … Starting linebacker as a junior … Also played basketball as a freshman before focusing on golf
"We are excited to add George Burch to our program," Barnes said. "He has been a multi-sport athlete that has shown his potential in golf in the last couple of years. I think his future is bright, and he will bring a great attitude and toughness to our group."
Jarrod Johnson
Played in the Junior Masters on four different occasions … Named to the All Sports Tucson All-First Team following his junior season at Ironwood Ridge High School … Tied for 18th place as a junior at the Arizona State Championship and tied for 14th place as a senior … Ranked 188th overall nationally according to the National Junior Golf Scoreboard and 99th among 2020 graduates … Won the Rocky Mountain Junior Golf Tour Cup at Bear's Best Golf Club in Las Vegas, which featured top players from multiple states … Tied for seventh at the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) State Junior Golf Championship … Won the 2018 JGAA Tucson Spring Classic and the 2018 IHOP Classic … Also picked up a pair of victories on the JGAA tour in 2016
"Jarrod committed to us early in the recruiting process and is someone that really bought into our vision for Troy Golf from the start," Barnes said. "He has a proven junior record while competing all across the country. I am confident that he will make a big impact for us in his time at Troy."
Burch joins the Trojans from McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, Alabama where he was a three-sport athlete and Johnson signed with the Trojans from Ironwood Ridge High School in Tucson, Arizona.
George Burch
Helped lead McGill-Toolen High School to the Alabama 7A runner-up finish last season … Won the individual title at the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour (SJGT) Peninsula Junior Classic in addition to finishing second at the Wynlakes Junior Classic and tying for fourth at the Junior Peach Blossom Classic … Took home second place in the American Junior Golf Association Preview at Chateau Elan … Three-year letterwinner at quarterback, receiver, safety and linebacker for McGill … Starting linebacker as a junior … Also played basketball as a freshman before focusing on golf
"We are excited to add George Burch to our program," Barnes said. "He has been a multi-sport athlete that has shown his potential in golf in the last couple of years. I think his future is bright, and he will bring a great attitude and toughness to our group."
Jarrod Johnson
Played in the Junior Masters on four different occasions … Named to the All Sports Tucson All-First Team following his junior season at Ironwood Ridge High School … Tied for 18th place as a junior at the Arizona State Championship and tied for 14th place as a senior … Ranked 188th overall nationally according to the National Junior Golf Scoreboard and 99th among 2020 graduates … Won the Rocky Mountain Junior Golf Tour Cup at Bear's Best Golf Club in Las Vegas, which featured top players from multiple states … Tied for seventh at the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) State Junior Golf Championship … Won the 2018 JGAA Tucson Spring Classic and the 2018 IHOP Classic … Also picked up a pair of victories on the JGAA tour in 2016
"Jarrod committed to us early in the recruiting process and is someone that really bought into our vision for Troy Golf from the start," Barnes said. "He has a proven junior record while competing all across the country. I am confident that he will make a big impact for us in his time at Troy."
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