Just the facts Full name: Adam Michael Ball Born: June 1, 1994 Birthplace: Richmond, Va. Parents: Matt and Kim Ball Siblings: Brother, Matt Jr. (21) Major: Criminal Justice
Prior to VCU
Ranked as high as No. 2 nationally in the Golfweek U.S. Junior Rankings in 2011.
Three-time Virginia Golf Association (VSGA) Junior Golfer of the Year.
First four-time VSGA Junior Champion in history, including match and stroke play titles in 2012.
Shot a tournament-record 63 in the final round of the 2012 VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship on the way to a seven-stroke victory.
In 2011, he won seven major tournaments and was runner-up at five others. Posted a 69.7 stroke average that year.
Placed third at the 2011 U.S. Junior Amateur Match Play Championship and eighth in stroke play. Was also 17th in stroke play at the 2010 U.S. Juniors.
Has twice carded 62 in competition.
Getting to know Adam Ball
Chose VCU after receiving interest from NCAA Champion Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, USC, South Carolina, Wake Forest, Virginia, Virginia Tech and others.