Caden Kite
Class of 2029 | Waterloo High School | 6'0", 150lbs
Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking
- JGS Illinois Class of 2029: 11
- JGS National Class of 2029: 481
My name is Caden Kite and my goal is to play golf at the collegiate level. After returning to competitive golf in 2025 following four years focused on baseball and basketball, I am dedicated to improving my golf game each day. My strengths are distance, short game and never giving up during a round.
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Recruiting Snapshot
Graduation Year 2029
High School Waterloo High School
2026 Scoring Avg 76.00
2026 Swing Speed 113 mph
2026 Ball Speed 165 mph
Highlights
2026 Highlights
- Won UHY Prep Series - St. Louis - shooting (+3) 75/72
- Won Gateway Jr PGA @Spencer T Olin - shooting (+1) 74/71
- 3rd Place - METGA Jr Championship - shooting (E) 71/73
- 75 or better in 14 of 23 rounds
2025 Highlights
- 70 (-1) at Junior PGA Qualifier from 6,902 yards
- 69 (-3) at Middle School State Tournament — Tied for 1st
- Top 5 finish at St. Clair CC - 152
- Three tournament wins during 2025 season
High School Highlights
- #1 player as a freshman
- Mississippi Valley Conference Champion — 73
- Cardinal Creek Classic Champion — 67
- 1st Team All-Area Selection
2026 Swing Videos
Key Stats & Results
2026 Scoring Avg.
76.00 - as of 4/25/26
Average Tournament Score (2025)
78
13 rounds 75 or under in 2026
Lowest Championship Yardage Round
67
| Event | Date | Course | Yardage | Score / Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway PGA | 6/3/26 | Spencer T. Olin | 6,670 | 71 - 1st |
| METGA Jr Championship | 6/29/26 | St. Clair CC | 6,000 | 71 |
| METGA Jr Championship | 6/30/26 | St. Clair CC | 6,000 | 73 - 3rd |
| Future Masters | 6/25/26 | Dothan Country Club | 6,500 | 73 |
| Future Masters | 6/26/26 | Dothan Country Club | 6,500 | 74 |
| NB3 - Regional | 7/9/26 | Legends of Indiana | 7,133 | 74 - 5 birdies/7000+ yds - Top 10 |
| GWJT UK - Wildcat | 3/28/26 | UK - Wildcat | 6,800 | 72 |
| UHY Prep Series | 4/28/26 | Spencer T. Olin | 6,450 | 72 - 1st |
| Gateway PGA | 6/2/26 | Spencer T. Olin | 6,670 | 74 |
| UHY Prep Series | 4/28/26 | Spencer T. Olin | 6,450 | 75 |
| AJGA | 4/24/26 | The Den at Fox Creek | 6,739 | 75 - Top 10 |
| GWJT Cherry Blossom | 3/22/26 | Cherry Blossom | 6,800 | 75 - Top 5 |
| Prep Tour | 5/2/26 | University of Illinois - Orange Course | 6,625 | 77/78 - Top 10 |
| St. Louis Junior Invitational | 6/18/26 | Norwood Hills CC | 6,722 | 75 |
| SIJHSAA State | 5/12/25 | Kokopelli | 5,500 | 69 — 1st |
| Jr PGA Qualifier | 6/11/25 | Gateway National | 6,902 | 70 — 4th |
| GJPGA | 7/28–29/25 | St Clair CC | 6,501 | 75–77 — Top 5 |
| Conference Championship | 9/24/25 | Belk | — | 73 — 1st |
| Cardinal Creek Classic | 9/27/25 | Cardinal Creek | — | 67 — 1st |
| High School Event | 9/29/25 | Cardinal Creek | — | 72 — 1st |
Upcoming Tournament Schedule
| Date | Tournament | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/26 - 7/8/26 | Notah Begay Indiana Regional | Legends Golf Club, Franklin, IN |
| 7/12/26 | AJGA Qualifier - McCraken Sports Jr Champ | Paducah CC, Paducah, KY |
| 7/30/26 - 8/1/26 | 36th Metropolitan Amateur - METGA | St. Albans CC, St. Albans, MO |
Strengths
Proven scoring ability under tournament pressure
Success from multiple yardages including 6,900+ yards
Distance off tee and short game
Competitive multi-sport athletic background
Strong work ethic and coachability
Contact
For recruiting inquiries, tournament schedules, swing video requests, or additional information, please contact me here --> Contact Me.