EVANSTON, Ill. (November 9, 2023) – Northwestern University head men's golf coach David Inglis announced the singing of Mark Gazi (Tralee, Ireland/CBS The Green Tralee) to a National Letter of Intent on Thursday. Gazi will join the 'Cats at the start of the 2024-25 academic year.
"We are delighted to welcome Mark to Northwestern next fall," Inglis commented. "In recruiting Mark, it was evident that he is driven to work hard, has a strong ambition to be a great player, and be part of a team that wins championships at Northwestern. We can't wait for him to join us next fall."
MARK GAZI
Tralee, Ireland • CBS The Green Tralee
High School/Club: Attended CBS The Green Tralee in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland … Played golf during every year of secondary school … Was the lowest handicapper on his team … Spent two seasons on the Irish U18 squad after stays on the U16, U15, and U14 teams … Represented Ireland at the 2023 European Boys Championships in Switzerland … Member of the Irish team that was victorious at the 2023 Home Internationals … Captured the McGregor Trophy in 2022 at the Sherwood Forest Club, winning in a six-hole playoff … Played for Tralee Golf Club … Named Junior Captain for 2024 … Member of squad that advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 All-Ireland Barton Shield … Won Munster West Barton Shield in 2022 … Two-time Junior Golfer of the Year … Also competed on the swim team during secondary school … Recipient of the Academic Excellence Award … Son of Roman Gazi and Marketa Valisova.
Gazi on Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern University because it will bring out the best of me both academically and in my golfing career. I aspire to be as successful as many of the incredible golfers in Northwestern's rich success in golf."
"We are delighted to welcome Mark to Northwestern next fall," Inglis commented. "In recruiting Mark, it was evident that he is driven to work hard, has a strong ambition to be a great player, and be part of a team that wins championships at Northwestern. We can't wait for him to join us next fall."
MARK GAZI
Tralee, Ireland • CBS The Green Tralee
High School/Club: Attended CBS The Green Tralee in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland … Played golf during every year of secondary school … Was the lowest handicapper on his team … Spent two seasons on the Irish U18 squad after stays on the U16, U15, and U14 teams … Represented Ireland at the 2023 European Boys Championships in Switzerland … Member of the Irish team that was victorious at the 2023 Home Internationals … Captured the McGregor Trophy in 2022 at the Sherwood Forest Club, winning in a six-hole playoff … Played for Tralee Golf Club … Named Junior Captain for 2024 … Member of squad that advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 All-Ireland Barton Shield … Won Munster West Barton Shield in 2022 … Two-time Junior Golfer of the Year … Also competed on the swim team during secondary school … Recipient of the Academic Excellence Award … Son of Roman Gazi and Marketa Valisova.
Gazi on Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern University because it will bring out the best of me both academically and in my golfing career. I aspire to be as successful as many of the incredible golfers in Northwestern's rich success in golf."