The University of Akron Athletics
Men's Golf Adds Harry Whittle to 2011-12 Class
May 11 | Men's Golf
AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron men's golf coach Nick Goetze announced on Wednesday that Harry Whittle, a native of Milton Keynes, England, has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Zips starting in the 2011-12 season. "Harry is a fantastic player and, most importantly, has great character and will be a great addition to the program," Goetze said. "We are excited that we have been able to recruit such a successful player that will fit in great at The University of Akron."
Whittle brings vast international experience to the Zips, having appeared in numerous events across Europe, as an individual, a team representative of England and with his club team. Included on his golf resume are appearances for the U21, U18, U16 and U14 national teams, serving as team captain for the U16 and U14 teams.
In 2010, Whittle made three appearances in the Jamega Pro Tour, a developmental tour in the United Kingdom, as an amateur. In three events, he posted three top-20 finishes, including a tenth-place finish at the Mentmore event. He also made one amateur appearance in the European Tour, playing in the 2009 Portuguese Open.
On the international scene, Whittle has been a constant contributor on several national teams, representing England at the Dutch Junior Masters (2008), the R & A Junior Open (2008) and against Spain (2008).
Whittle, the son Ian and Marian Whittle, attended the Bedford School in Bedfordshire, England, where he carried a 3.0 GPA and graduated in 2009. He speaks four languages, including English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.
