Army West Point Athletics
2014-15 Men's Golf Roster
Roster
Willis Huynh
- Class:
- Freshman
- Weight:
- null
- Hometown:
- Syosset, N.Y.
- High School:
- Syosset
FALL 2014: Clinched match-winning point in Army's 10-1 win over rival Navy … defeated Keene of Navy 2-and-1 in singles day of competition … sank putt on 17th hole to win … was paired with fellow plebe Dean Sakata for Army-Navy four-ball … the duo defeated Jonas and Won one up.
MISC: Born in Long Island, N.Y. .... 2014 graduate of Syosset High School ... son of Quan Huynh and Jayce Shi ... first member of his family to embark on a military career ... helped lead high school team to Nassau County Championships ... All-State NYSSPHSA as a sophomore and senior ... sectional qualifier for U.S. Open in 2013 ... 2012 Scholastic All-American Honor Roll AJGA ... can move his ears ... did not enjoy golf when younger ... outside of golf Willis enjoys exercising, reading and spending time with loved ones ... major is undecided.
Getting to know Willis Huynh
Why West Point: There is no institution that can prepare you for your future more comprehensively.
Favorite spot at West Point: Trophy point
Favorite mess hall meal: Is this a joke?
Most memorable training experience: Throwing grenades during Basic Training was the most memorable part
Class: 2018
Favorite Golf Tournament (to play in or watch): The U.S. Open
Dream golfing foursome: Will Smith, JFK, and Matt Kuchar
Which golfer would you caddy for: Matt Kuchar
Golf would be better if... the hole was bigger and if there were to be self-raking bunkers.
Military aspirations: I'd like to be the best leader I could be in the span of time I see fit.
I spent the summer... at West Point completing CBT
The best advice you've been given about golf and who it was from: my father, just hit the damn ball
Why is the golf team the best athletic team: What other teams get to travel across the country to play golf and enjoy nature like we do?
Favorite part about training: It's a release and a form of relaxation
