Theo Desroches from Saint-Sauveur, Québec, Canada was the first-place finisher of the College Prep Series at Vanderbilt back in late-February. In fact, that was his second year in a row winning that event. Desroches has finished top-10 in each of his first three HJGT events in 2024 and will be competing in this weekend’s upcoming College Prep Series at Louisville.
Right now, Theo is very much in the HJGT 16-18 Boys Player of the Year race. His scoring average of 76.86 is good for 4th-best among qualifying players in his division. You could make the argument that Desroches is among the most consistent golfers in his division right now, as he ranks second in Par percentage (55.56%) and fourth in birdie percentage (12.70%).
Théo Desroches won the College Prep Series at Vanderbilt with scores of 73 and 72, giving him a combined total of 145 strokes.
We had the chance to catch up with Théo after his win at Vanderbilt.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THE HURRICANE JUNIOR GOLF TOUR?
– “For me, the HJGT circuit allows me to complete my season of high school tournaments on high-quality courses and gain experience in tournaments.”
HOW DID IT FEEL TO GET YOUR MOST RECENT WIN ON THE TOUR?
– “ It was a great pride for me to win the College Prep series in Vanderbilt for a second consecutive year.”
WHAT IS THE COMPETITION LIKE WHEN YOU PLAY ON THE TOUR?
– “This competitive conditions makes it possible to progress in an environment that advocates accessibility and diversity.”
WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS?
– “I want to join the high levels of golf while continuing to prioritize my education in the field of medicine.”
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM COLLEGE AND WHY?
– “In autumn 2024, I joined Coach Steve Lebrun at Lynn University in Boca Raton to continue my golf development while prioritizing my studies.”
FAVORITE ATHLETE (ANY SPORT) AND WHY?
– “One of my favorite athletes is Laurent Duvernay Tardif, the first football player to have won a super bowl and completed a medical program.”
WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
– “Originally from Saint-Sauveur, Canada, I have had the opportunity to play hockey and golf from a young age. In 2020, I chose to get involved in my golf development in a competitive way in order to reach high levels. In my junior years, I left my family residence to join the Varsity Team of Baylor School in Tennessee.”
Théo has been a incredible addition to the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, and we’re thrilled with his victory! We’re excited to see what else is in store for him.
