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Ismael Encinas

  • class Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown Huixquilucan, Mexico State, Mexico
  • High school Centro Escolar Euler
  • class Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown Huixquilucan, Mexico State, Mexico
  • High school Centro Escolar Euler

Ismael Encinas Bio

AWARDS/HONORS

 

2024-25 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)

  • 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

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