Tim McKenney
Desert Mountain High School
Impact Statement
McKenney won two Arizona State Championships while at Desert Mountain before playing in college at the University of Florida.
Biography
McKenney won his second Class 5A state individual championship in dominating fashion, carding a 10-under-par 134 – featuring an opening-round 64 – that tied the state tournament record set by PGA Tour professional Ted Purdy in 1991. It was the lowest 36-hole score in any state tournament this year and helped Desert Mountain win the state title. He was named Player of the Year by the Arizona Republic. Ranked 12th in the Junior Golf Scoreboard national rankings, he will attend the University of Florida.
McKenney went on to play all four years at Florida. His senior year McKenney was named NCAA All-Southeast Region honors and was named a second-team All-SEC performer. He also made the SEC Academic Honor Roll twice during his career.
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