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James Newton

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Ottawa, Ontario

2024-2025 (Junior):

Competed in four tournaments for the Flashes
Recorded a season best tied eighth place finish at the Canadian Collegiate, posting a 66 and 68 in rounds two and three, respectively
Tied for 51st competing as an individual at the Buckeye Invitational

2023-2024 (Sophomore):

Appeared in four tournaments throughout the season
Recorded a season-low round of 68 in the second round of the Quail Valley Intercollegiate
Fired a second-round 69 at the Dorado Beach Classic en route to a season-best even-par tournament finish

Prior to Kent State:

A two-year member of Canada’s NextGen Team and a transfer from Rutgers
Played in eight of ten events for the Scarlet Knights, shooting a two under at the Quail Valley Invitational at Vero Beach, Florida in 2022
Was on the Dean’s list at Rutgers and won the 2023 Quebec Men’s Amateur Championship

Prior to University:

He was the third ranked golfer in Canada by Junior Golf Scoreboard for the class of 2022;
Captured the 99th Ontario Junior Boys' Championship in 2021, winning in record fashion;
Won the Junior Honda Classic at PGA National, Florida;
Placed in the top 15 in several AJGA events; and
Ottawa Sports Award Golfer of the Year (2021, 2022).

Coach Mills:

"Very excited to add James to the Kent State family. I have been very impressed with his ability to compete over the years. He knows how to compete and win tournaments which was evident with his record setting win at the 99th Ontario Junior Championship, shooting rounds of 68-67-70-67 and winning by 13 shots…Welcome to the Kent State Family!"