J.D. Kiesewetter

Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Katy, Texas
High School:
Cinco Ranch

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2014-15: Played 17 rounds in six events...was the Falcons' top finisher at the Jackrabbit Invitational, recording a career-best 214 (-2) to tie for 19th...also notched a personal-best round of 70 at that tournament (first round)...earned the team's second-best finish at the Loyola Golf Invitational, tying for 49th with a three-round score of 226 (+10)...posted a 76.6 scoring average...named to the Mountain West academic all-conference team. BEFORE AIR FORCE: Lettered four years in golf at Cinco Ranch High School...coached by Rick Nordstrom...member of the National Honor Society...two-time selection to the HP American Junior Golf Association Scholastic Honor Roll (2012, 2013)...claimed a pair of top-six finishes at the AJGA Championships (2012: fourth with 71, 74, 68; 2013: sixth with 72, 72, 74)...also finished fourth at the PGA Junior Series in 2013 (69, 72, 74). PERSONAL: Full first name is James...goes by JD...son of Kent and Lynn Kiesewetter...is an only child...currently undeclared on a major...currently serving as A2 Element NCO and Coach ("supervisor")...named to the Dean's List and Athletic Director's List...hobbies include hunting, fishing and playing ping pong...traveled to Europe over the summer...also jumped out of planes as a part of Airmanship 490...greatest moment in sports was shooting a 68 in the final round of the AJGA...credits his father and pro Lisa Edgmon at the Houston Country Club for having the biggest influence on his sports career...started playing golf at age 5...favorite golfer is Rory McIlroy...member of Cadet Squadron 16.