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Mitch Abbott

  • Ht./Wt. 6-2 /
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Las Vegas, Nev.
  • High School Bishop Gorman HS

Biography

NEVADA
SENIOR (2021-22) - Season Stats --
Competed in two tournaments for a total of four rounds... Averaged 77.0 and shot a low round of 72 at the Wolf Pack Classic.

JUNIOR (2020-21) -- Played in one event during his junior season … Competed as an individual at the PING Cougar Classic where he finished in 103rd place … Shot a 22-over par score at the PING Cougar Classic with a low round of 78 … Totaled four birdies and 26 pars at the event.

SOPHOMORE (2019-20 - Season shortened due to COVID-19) -- Played in three of the Wolf Pack’s seven events and compiled a scoring average of 76.62 … Made his collegiate debut at the Wolf Pack Shootout where he tied for 15th place … Totaled 12 birdies, an eagle and 62 pars on the year … Played his three events at 40-over par … Shot a season-low round of 71 at the Alister Mackenzie Invitational … Letter winner.

FRESHMAN (2018-19) -- Did not see time in his first season with the Wolf Pack.

HIGH SCHOOL -- Graduate of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas … Also attended high school in New Mexico and was a five-time letterwinner in golf between the two … Brings with him a slew of accolades including first team all-state (two), first team All-Southern Nevada (two), first team All-Sunset Region (two), first team All-FCWT, twice named the Bishop Gorman Player of the Year, was the 2018 Sunset Regional Champion, and was a seven-time league match champion … Captured back-to-back state championships in New Mexico … Holds the low round scoring record at Bishop Gorman with a round of 66 … Outside of the high school ranks, he has a runner-up and top three finish at the Nevada State Junior Championship and two top three finishes on the Future Champions Golf Tour.

PERSONAL -- Son of Tricia and Dean Abbott … Has an older brother, Dylan, and a younger sister, Vivian … His brother, Dylan, played college basketball at Adams State and his uncle, Don Abbott, played college golf at Wyoming … Majoring in business and would like to become an entrepreneur or professional golfer after college … Also recruited by Boise State, Southern Illinois Edwardsville, Grand Canyon and Cal Poly … Lists Dustin Johnson as his sports hero … The most memorable moment of his career before college was winning a state championship with his best friend … Enjoys golfing, working out, hanging out with friends, fishing and going to the lake in his free time … Quote on why he chose Nevada, “I chose Nevada because I loved the campus, golf courses, and town spirit of Reno. The Mountain West Conference has great competition and it will be a fun environment to compete at in college. Nevada also has a high standard for academics and is the perfect place to perfect my game and mind.”

Statistics/Records
Career Low Round: 71, Alister MacKenzie Invitational (2019)
Career Low Tournament Score (to par): +10, Wolf Pack Shootout (2019)
Career Best Tournament Finish: T15th, Wolf Pack Shootout (2019)

Historical Player Information

  • 2018-19Freshman

    6'2"
  • 2019-20Sophomore

    6'2"
  • 2020-21Junior

    6'2"
  • 2021-22Senior

    6'2"