University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

UIS:
Joined the Prairie Stars men’s golf team as a junior in Fall 2025.

Prior to UIS (Illinois Central College):
Competed two seasons at ICC. As a freshman, earned First Team All-Region 24 honors. Collected four medalist titles, one runner-up, three top-five, and four top-ten finishes.

High School:
Springfield Men’s City Champion (tied for youngest ever winner). Named Channel 1450 Boys Golfer of the Year and State Journal-Register Large School Boys Golfer of the Year as a senior. IHSA State Finals individual fifth-place finisher and part of the fourth-place team. Multiple tournament wins including Optimist International Illinois Qualifier, UHY St. Louis AJGA Qualifier, Edwardsville Invitational, IHSA Regional, Central Illinois Amateur, and County Tournament. Four-time Central State Eight All-Conference selection and three-time Academic All-Conference honoree.

Personal:
From Springfield, Ill. … son of Misty and Eric Woods … a business administration major.