cathan yap golf
Trust • Grind • Pursue
cathan yap golf
Trust • Grind • Pursue
Defining cathan yap
Trust in Faith
- As a dedicated junior golfer with a deep commitment to his Catholic faith, Cathan Yap embodies the core values of integrity, discipline, and leadership.
- As a first generation American, rooted by family and culture, Cathan understands the importance of perseverance, diligence, and resilience. Adversity and the drive to succeed has taught Cathan to prepare and develop himself for success.
- Guided by the motto Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God) and Vince Te Ipsum (Conquer Yourself), Cathan approaches golf, academics, business, and personal growth with a mindset of servitude, and humility. On the golf course, Cathan not only strives for success, but also seeks to inspire and lead others by example while remaining humble, reflecting these values in his performance and mentality.
Defining cathan yap
The Athletic Grind
- Coming from an immigrant background, Cathan has always valued his access to resources and the ability to enjoy golf. At an early age, Cathan had started with plastic clubs at age 3. Young Cathan would love to spend hours on his home course in Tucson, Arizona. Cathan would just love making as many swings as possible and seeing the ball gain height.
- Moving to Aurora, Colorado, at 10, he played his first competitive event at 11, shooting in the low 100s. Realizing the challenge, he shifted his mindset—understanding that winning demands relentless effort and offers only uncertainty and an eternal pursuit of success. At 12, he broke 90, then that same year, 80. The pandemic allowed him to train intensely, and by 13, he was shooting in the mid-to-high 70s by result of 10-hour summer practice days. By 14, he ranked among Colorado’s top 20 junior golfers.
- By the end of 2023, Cathan had moved to Waxhaw, North Carolina. The change in environment and competitive atmosphere was difficult to adapt to at first. Cathan soon discovered the adaptive nature of his mindset that would carry on today. Coming in and out of injury with the upper scapula, Cathan works diligently to ensure a full recovery and optimal performance. Now Cathan embarks on the dream to play for a top performing academic and athletic university.
Defining cathan yap
Pursuit of Studies
- Following Cathan's sophomore year, he officially held a 4.00 unweighted and a 4.44 weighted GPA.
- Starting from 6th grade, Cathan has maintained a 4.00 unweighted GPA each year and has passed all 3 AP classes with 2 AP classes scoring a 5.
- Cathan 's Junior year is rigorous as he is taking 2 accelerated courses, 2 honors classes, and 5 APs.
- Outside of the classroom, Cathan is heavily involved with his school's clubs. Cathan holds officer positions in Key Club (Founder), FBLA (Chapter President), and Investment Club (Outreach Director). Cathan is also a member in DECA, YCI (Youth Group), FCA (Youth Group for Athletes), and AP Peer Tutoring (Tutors AP World History and AP Government and Politics).
- Cathan has always been driven to improve himself, with a particular passion for investment and entrepreneurship. This led to the founding of his company, BizZee LLC, at age 12. As an emerging startup in digital solutions and business management, Cathan aims to grow BizZee into a company centered on care, charity, and non-profit work. Through this journey, he has gained valuable experience in real-world situations, charity work, leadership, and business insight, all of which have shaped his character.
vice te ipsum per ad maiorem de gloriam
Latin for "Conquer Yourself For The Greater Glory of God"
Performance
2024 Athletic Highlights
- 2024 Highschool Regional Champion and State Qualifier
- Tarheel Junior Golf Tour’s “The Open” Champion
- CGA/AJGA Harold Varner Championship Qualifier
- High School All-Conference Player
Score Highlights (2023-2024)
- April 29-30, 2023
FCG World Championship Qualifier (T8) - 71 (-1), 76 (+4) - May 6-7, 2023
COPGA Jr Cup Series: South Suburban (T21) - 71 (-1), 79 (+7) - July 28, 2023
AJGA Junior Open at The Bridges Qualifier - 78 (+6) - August 9, 2023
TJGT Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Major "The Open" (Champion) - 74 (+2), 74 (+2) - October 14-15, 2023
HJGT Mid-Atlantic Regional Invitational (T3) - 75 (+3), 72 (E) - March 16, 2024
AJGA/CGA HV3 Invitational Qualifier (T13) - 74 (+2) - March 21, 2024
AJGA Will Lowry Junior Championship Qualifier - 77 (+5) - April 13-14, 2024
TYGA Sapona Junior (T14) - 79 (+7), 77 (+5) - April 22, 2024
Wyndham Invitational presented by Odyssey Qualifier - 76 (+4) - May 6, 2024
2024 NCHSAA Men's Golf 4A Regional Championship (Champion) - 69 (-3) - May 18-19, 2024
TYGA Cedar Rock (T20) - 74 (+2), 80 (+8) - June 9, 2024
AJGA Wyndham Invitational presented by Odyssey Qualifier - 76 (+4) - July 17-18, 2024
TYGA High Point Junior (T25) - 72 (E), 77 (+5) - July 22, 2024
CGA Hope Valley Junior Qualifier - 72 (+1) - July 24-25, 2024
TYGA Metro Junior Open (T42) - 76 (+4), 78 (+6) - July 30-31, 2024
TYGA Greensboro Junior (T25) - 76 (+4), 73 (+1) - August 5-6, 2024
TYGA Stonebridge Junior (T46) - 79 (+7), 75 (+3) - August 13, 2024
AJGA HV3 Foundation Junior Open Qualifier - 75 (+3) - September 7, 2024
CGA Creed Invitational Qualifier - 77 (+7) - September 28-29, 2024
Coharie Junior Classic TYGA (T11) - 79 (+7), 72 (E)
general information
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Strength statistics
One-Rep Max Squat: 285 lb
One-Rep Max Bench: 135 lb
Max Push Up: 35
Max Sit Up: 32
Physical Statisitcs
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 155 Lb
Dominant Hand: Right (same for swing)
Arm Span: 70 in
Leg Length: 35 in
References
- Donny Lee, Swing Coach:
- 954.501.3369
- Anthony Evans, Physical Therapist:
- 704.975.0222
- Wesley Helms, High School Coach:
- 704.941.5633
Athletic resume
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Objectives and key results
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