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Men's Golf Signs Two
11/13/2019 7:05 PM | Men's Golf
SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah men's golf head coach Garrett Clegg announced the signing of Braxton Watts (Farmington, Utah/Farmington HS) and Brandon Robison (Centerville, Utah/Viewmont HS) to NLIs today, giving the Utes two new additions to the 2020-21 roster.
"We are excited about the addition of these two future Utes," Clegg said. "Their personalities will fit in perfectly with our group and embody what we try to recruit here – great kids that are high quality people on and off the course."
Between the two signees, the Utes are bringing in six all-state and all-region selections. The duo finished first and second in the 5A boys golf state tournament this past season with Watts shooting 7-under while Robison finished the tournament shooting 5-under.
Robison and Watts, the top two recruits in the state of Utah, have also been successful outside of their high school accomplishments, playing regularly through the Utah Junior Golf Association. Watts is a two-time UJGA Player of the Year while Robison won the Utah Junior Am stroke play and the Northern Utah Open.
"It is always our goal to sign the top players in our state," Clegg said. "To sign the top two in the 2020 class is a huge boost to our program."
Brandon Robison // Centerville, Utah // Viewmont High School
Top 100 recruit in the 2020 class … three-time all-state and all-region selection for Viewmont High School … finished second in the 5A state tournament in 2019, shooting 5-under while recording eight birdies … was second in the state tournament as an individual in 2018, shooting a two-round total of 140 (70 each day) … led his team to a second place finish at regionals after finishing second as an individual in 2019, ranking second in average strokes (69.1) … also placed first at the IMG Junior World qualifying … placed second at the Junior America's Cup in Edmonton, Alberta … was first place at the Optimist qualifying, Utah Junior Am stroke play, Lynn Summerhays Junior tournament and the Northern Utah Open … son of John and Mikell … has three siblings, Alexis, Zach and Sophia.
Fun Fact about Brandon: Also lettered in basketball at Viewmont, scoring 37 points in a game once. His grandfather was a high school basketball coach and his father played collegiate basketball.
Head Coach Garrett Clegg's Thoughts on Brandon: "I have been impressed with Brandon's development as a player in the last several years. His work ethic and dedication to the sport has turned him into the highest ranked player in the state."
Braxton Watts // Farmington, Utah // Farmington HS
Three-time all-state and all-region selection for Farmington High School … was a state champion as an individual in 2019, shooting 7-under for the tournament while finishing with eight birdies and just one bogey … also won the region championship as an individual … led his team to three top two finishes at the 5A state tournament … Farmington HS was a four-time region champion during his career … two-time player of the year for the Utah Junior Golf Association … two-time qualifier for Junior Worlds and Junior Americas Cup … son of Kevin and Sasha Watts … has two siblings, Boston and Brooklyn.
Fun Fact about Braxton: Braxton was a three-time Junior Jazz Champion.
Head Coach Garrett Clegg's Thoughts on Braxton: "Braxton has really come into his own and has developed physically and mentally as a golfer. He is someone we always had an eye on, but has continued to improve throughout his career, making him a great fit for our program."
"We are excited about the addition of these two future Utes," Clegg said. "Their personalities will fit in perfectly with our group and embody what we try to recruit here – great kids that are high quality people on and off the course."
Between the two signees, the Utes are bringing in six all-state and all-region selections. The duo finished first and second in the 5A boys golf state tournament this past season with Watts shooting 7-under while Robison finished the tournament shooting 5-under.
Robison and Watts, the top two recruits in the state of Utah, have also been successful outside of their high school accomplishments, playing regularly through the Utah Junior Golf Association. Watts is a two-time UJGA Player of the Year while Robison won the Utah Junior Am stroke play and the Northern Utah Open.
"It is always our goal to sign the top players in our state," Clegg said. "To sign the top two in the 2020 class is a huge boost to our program."
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Welcome to the Utah family Brandon! #GoUtes
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— Utah Mens Golf (@UtesGolf) November 14, 2019
Brandon Robison // Centerville, Utah // Viewmont High School
Top 100 recruit in the 2020 class … three-time all-state and all-region selection for Viewmont High School … finished second in the 5A state tournament in 2019, shooting 5-under while recording eight birdies … was second in the state tournament as an individual in 2018, shooting a two-round total of 140 (70 each day) … led his team to a second place finish at regionals after finishing second as an individual in 2019, ranking second in average strokes (69.1) … also placed first at the IMG Junior World qualifying … placed second at the Junior America's Cup in Edmonton, Alberta … was first place at the Optimist qualifying, Utah Junior Am stroke play, Lynn Summerhays Junior tournament and the Northern Utah Open … son of John and Mikell … has three siblings, Alexis, Zach and Sophia.
Fun Fact about Brandon: Also lettered in basketball at Viewmont, scoring 37 points in a game once. His grandfather was a high school basketball coach and his father played collegiate basketball.
Head Coach Garrett Clegg's Thoughts on Brandon: "I have been impressed with Brandon's development as a player in the last several years. His work ethic and dedication to the sport has turned him into the highest ranked player in the state."
SIGNED! ??????????????
Welcome to the Utah family Braxton! #GoUtes
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— Utah Mens Golf (@UtesGolf) November 13, 2019
Braxton Watts // Farmington, Utah // Farmington HS
Three-time all-state and all-region selection for Farmington High School … was a state champion as an individual in 2019, shooting 7-under for the tournament while finishing with eight birdies and just one bogey … also won the region championship as an individual … led his team to three top two finishes at the 5A state tournament … Farmington HS was a four-time region champion during his career … two-time player of the year for the Utah Junior Golf Association … two-time qualifier for Junior Worlds and Junior Americas Cup … son of Kevin and Sasha Watts … has two siblings, Boston and Brooklyn.
Fun Fact about Braxton: Braxton was a three-time Junior Jazz Champion.
Head Coach Garrett Clegg's Thoughts on Braxton: "Braxton has really come into his own and has developed physically and mentally as a golfer. He is someone we always had an eye on, but has continued to improve throughout his career, making him a great fit for our program."
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