Jimmy Kolovos Sofios
Availability status: Committed
College: Southeast Arkansas College
Country: Greece
Date of birth: 27/02/2006
Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Weight: 160 lbs
Sex: Male
School: European High School of Heraklion
Graduation Year: 2024
Enrollment Year: 2024
Qualifications:
High School Grades: Art: A, PE: A, Geography: A, ICT: A, English: A, History: B, Philosophy: B, Economics: B, Biology: B, Math: B;
SAT: Not taken yet
TOEFL: Not taken yet
Scoring Average: 78.9
Tournament Low Score: 71
Current Handicap: 4
National Ranking (Greece): 3
Team Selections: Greek National Junior Team
Top tournament results:
1st place Cup of Theodoros Vasilakis (83,78,71)
6th place 2024 Nicos Severis Cyprus Junior Open (79,82,78)
5th place 2024 Super cup (78,79)
1st place Hellenic golf federation February Ranking event (77,83)
1st place Super Cup (76,78)
1st place Rating Competition (76,77,80)
1st place Hellenic U18 Championship (77,80,79)
7th place Cup of Theodoro’s Vasilakis (76,80,78)
2nd place Hellenic U18 Championship (80,77,79)
1st place Hellenic U18 Championship (79,76,82)
2nd place Hellenic U18 Championship (80,76,81)
5th place Egyptian Junior Open (81,78,80)
2nd place Spring Cup (80,78)
1st place Hellenic U18 Championship (80,78)
1st place Super Cup (78,80)
1st place Hellenic U18 Championship (81,78)
5th place Nicos Severis Cyprus Youth Open Championship (82,78)
Give us 5 words that best describe you as an athlete:
Motivated, passionate, athletic, committed, patient.
Tell us about your best memory of your athletic career:
My best memory in golf was the R&A Junior Open Championship. Meeting so many people from all over the world and visiting the 150th Open Championship was phenomenal.
Goals:
As a student-athlete, my goal will be to achieve excellence in both athletics and academics. I believe that joining a college team will give me the opportunity to further develop my skills, grow as an individual and contribute to the success of the team.
My ultimate goal as a golfer would be to represent my country at the Olympic Games.
Anything else we should know?
Firstly, what sets me apart from other recruits is my unwavering determination and work ethic. I understand that success on the field is not simply a matter of natural talent, but requires consistent hard work and dedication. I have always been willing to put in the extra effort, whether that means extra practice hours or pushing myself to improve my technique. This drive to continuously improve is what sets me apart from others and makes me an asset to any team.
Furthermore, I take pride in my academic accomplishments and understand that balancing athletics and academics is crucial for success both on and off the field. As a student, I consistently maintain a strong GPA and prioritize my studies to ensure that I excel in both areas. I believe that this level of dedication to academics is essential for being a well-rounded student-athlete and contributing positively to the team’s culture.