JOSHUA HONG

6th Event

Military City Collegiate — San Antonio, Texas

Temperature declined prior to competition, and Round 1 was delayed approximately one hour due to frost. Wind gusts approached 40 km/h throughout the event. The course at TPC San Antonio — The Canyons Course (Par 72, 7,106 yards) was set at PGA-level yardage, green speed, and pin positioning.

Round 1 concluded at 69 (−3), establishing the lead. The field scoring average was 76.16. Round 2 concluded at Even Par, moving to −3 cumulative and second position entering the final round. Round 3 was played under continued wind and firm conditions, with the field scoring average rising to 79.03. The tournament concluded at −1.

Joshua finished as Individual Champion and contributed to the Team Championship as the only player under par.

National ranking adjusted from No. 406 to No. 354 (▲52).

Driver and long-iron dispersion remained stable relative to wind exposure. Minor proximity variance was observed under crosswind conditions. Greenside execution remained functional. Putting adaptation variance was noted under tournament-speed greens.

Post-event review of Clippd and WAGR metrics indicated a narrower ranking differential relative to observed field scoring dispersion. Preparation transitions to Golden Nugget Invitational, with midweek allocated to academic completion and technical calibration.

Technical calibration remains focused on tournament continuity.

SPRING OPENER

Spring Season Opener — Cancun, Mexico

Travel began before 4:00 a.m., including ground transportation from San Antonio to Austin, followed by connecting flights through Dallas to Cancun. Upon arrival, preparation focused on course and putting green familiarization ahead of competition.

Round 1 was played in high-wind conditions. Driver accuracy varied, while scoring was maintained through short-game execution. The round concluded at 70 (-2).

In Round 2, driver dispersion affected play, including an early double bogey. Birdies on the front nine were followed by dropped strokes on the back nine. Scrambling limited further score impact. The round concluded at 75 (+3).

Round 3 showed improved driver alignment under continued wind conditions. The round concluded at 71 (-1).

Joshua finished the tournament at Even Par, placing T3, with only two players ahead.

As a result, his national ranking moved from No. 523 to No. 403.

Preparation continues with ongoing driver accuracy calibration.

CURRENT FOCUS

Winter Preparation & Competitive Assessment

January training was structured around refining long-iron dispersion and reinforcing short-game execution, with the objective of stabilizing scoring opportunities from mid-to-long range.

Performance during the Jan 22–23 qualifying rounds (R1–R2) reflected improved ball-striking consistency under competitive conditions. During Round 3, a separate data point was recorded as Joshua tested aggressive driving lines on the Oaks Course in a high-margin scenario. This round provided useful feedback on driver control and decision-making under full-power execution.

A corrective training session followed on Jan 29 at TPC San Antonio, focusing on driver alignment and short-game touch to recalibrate feel and reestablish R1–R2 performance benchmarks.

Preparation continues with the goal of entering the Spring season fully calibrated and ready to contribute consistently across all competitive rounds.

Performance Archive

Fall Review & Strategic Focus

The Patriot All-America Invitational served as a competitive reference point against a national amateur field, including several of the top collegiate players. Following the event, a technical review identified long-iron performance as an area for improvement ahead of Spring qualifying.

In coordination with the UTSA coaching staff, a short-term adjustment was approved for Joshua to remain on campus and continue individual training during January rather than participate in the scheduled team trip.

This period was used to address identified technical areas prior to Spring qualifying rounds and subsequent team events. Joshua continues preparation within the UTSA program for the Spring season.