Ismael Encinas
- class Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown Huixquilucan, Mexico State, Mexico
- High school Centro Escolar Euler
- class Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown Huixquilucan, Mexico State, Mexico
- High school Centro Escolar Euler
Ismael Encinas Bio
AWARDS/HONORS
- SEC Academic Honor Roll (2025)
2024-25 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
- Competed in nine tournaments with six appearances as an individual ; had one top-20 finish with a scoring average of 73.44, shooting par or better 10 times
- Worked his way into the lineup for the NCAA Bremerton Regional (May 12-14) and helped the team punch its ticket back to the NCAA Championship for the first time since 2019 ; T-33rd at Gold Mountain Golf Club with a 54-hole score of 220 (+4) ; shot 69 (-2) in round two
- T-33rd at the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate (Feb. 1-2) ; shot 224 (+8), matching his career-low score of 67 (-5) in the second round
- Had his best showing as a Gamecock competing as an individual at the season-opening Visit Knoxville Collegiate (Sept. 6-8) ; T-12th with a 54-hole total of 208 (-2) ; shot 67-71-70 ; his opening round 67 (-3) was a new career-low, 18-hole score
- Over the summer, won the 6th Stage Gira Elite Valle de Mexico (June 28-30) by three shots with a 54-hole total of 213
2023-24 (FRESHMAN)
- Mid-year enrollee who did not see any action in first spring on campus
- Won the LXXV Interclubes del Valle de México (May 17-19) by five shots with a 54-hole total of 204, posting scores of 67-66-71
- Competed in the Azalea Invitational (March 21-24) and finished 59th with a 72-hole total of 297
PRIOR TO SOUTH CAROLINA
- In 23 counting WAGR events before enrolling in school, had 14 top-10 finishes and a trio of victories playing mostly tournaments in Mexico
- Won the Torneo de Aniversario in November of 2023 by three shots with a 54-hole total of 213, posting scores of 72-70-71 en route to victory
- Took 36th at the Rolex Tournament of Champions in November of 2022
- Had back-to-back wins at the XII Copa Zona Centro and III Copa Norte in the fall of 2022
PERSONAL
- Born April 5, 2004
- Son of Ismael and Jessica – has a sister Isabella
- Dad played American football in Mexico
- Red Ferrari is dream car
- List Max Homa as favorite pro player to watch/learn from
- Burger and fries is his favorite meal
CAREER STATISTICS
| Year | Events | Rounds | Low 54 | Low 18 | Par/Better | Top 5 | Top 10 | Top 20 | Strokes | Average |
| 2023-24* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 25 | 208 | 67 | 10 | — | — | 1 | 1,836 | 73.44 |
| Total | 9 | 25 | 208 | 67 | 10 | — | — | 1 | 1,836 | 73.44 |
*redshirted
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