Bryden Ditty
Central Oregon Junior Golfer
“Success in this game depends less on strength of body than strength of mind and character.”
-Arnold Palmer
Bryden Ditty is a junior golfer who has a strong passion and dedication for the game of golf. Growing up in Bend, Oregon, he is a rising high school junior known for his talent and dedication to the game. Bryden’s love for golf enables him to spend countless hours practicing and honing his skills daily.
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Guided by an unyielding determination to evolve and excel, Bryden's mission centers around the transformative journey toward becoming a top junior golfer. Equally vital is his heartfelt commitment to the pursuit of college golf, a goal that fuels his passion and ambition. With each swing, each practice, and every setback, Bryden is devoted to sculpting his skills, honing his character, and embracing growth as the catalyst for realizing his dual aspirations. By melding unparalleled dedication with an unquenchable thirst for progress, he aims to set a path to collegiate success leaving an indelible mark on the sport he loves.
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"I have only been playing golf since I was 11 years old – but once I started I could not stop. My goal is to improve every day – both in the physical and mental aspects of this great game. In my first couple of competitive years, I have won many tournaments, qualified for the U.S. Kids Teen Series and IMG World Championships, graduated from age group competitions to Open divisions, and learned more about myself and my competitive drive than I could have ever imagined – and my fire is only getting started. I have many significant short-term and long-term goals – from being No. 1 in high school in Oregon to collegiate golf to someday playing on the PGA…. always dreaming and working for the future!"
Personal Info
Bryden Ditty
Birthday: August 5, 2008
High School Class: 2027
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 185 lbs
Hometown: Bend, Oregon
High School: Summit High School
High School Coach: Andy Heinly, PGA
Golf Club: Broken Top Golf Club
Swing Coach: Josh Hanson, PGA
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In The Bag
Taylor Made & L.A.B.
Driver, 3W: Qi10
2i: P790
4i-6i: P7CB
7i-PW: P7MB
50o, 56°, 60° wedges: MG4
Putter: L.A.B. Link 1.0
Ball: TP5x
Tournaments Results
Summer 2025 Highlights (Rising Junior – Class of 2027):
— August 20th – August 21st, 2025: Klamath Basin Junior Championship (OGA Major): Klamath Falls, OR (Running Y Golf Resort: 7,138 yds, 73.3 Rating) – #4/41 (Score 72 (E), 72 (E)).
— August 18th – August 19th, 2025: Southern Oregon Junior Championship (OGA Major): Medford, OR (Rogue Valley CC, Chandler Egan Course: 6,712 yds, 72.9 Rating) – #T5/32 (Score 75 (+3), 78 (+6)).
— August 11th – August 15tht, 2025: PNGA Junior Boys Amateur: Nampa, ID (Redhawk Golf Course: 6,730 yds, 73.5 Rating) – #T32/98 (Score 73 (+3), 69 (-1)).
— July 28th – July 29th, 2025: Junior Tour of Northern California – Tour Championship: Monterey, CA (Poppy Hills: 6,623 yds, 73.2 Rating) – #T40/76 (Score 81 (+9), 79 (+7)). *Worst tournament performance of the year.
— July 14th – July 15th, 2025: Central Oregon Junior Championship (OGA Major): Prineville, OR (Meadow Lakes Golf Course: 6,712 yds, 72.9 Rating) – #T8/37 (Score 79 (+6), 69 (-4)).
— July 8th – July 10th, 2025: Uswing Mojing Junior World Championships: San Diego, CA (Torrey Pines Golf Course: 7,262 yds, 76.1 Rating) – #T92/212, Large International Field (Score 77 (+5), 77 (+5), 78 (+6)).
— June 30th – July 3rd, 2025: AJGA Visit Pullman Junior Championship: Pullman, WA (Palouse Ridge Golf Club: 7,302 yds, 75.5 Rating) – Qualifier #T3/56 (Score 69 (-3); Championship (Score 68 (-4), 78 (+6), 79 (+7)).
— June 23rd – 27th, 2025: 95th Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur Match Play, Championship Flight Open 14-18: Redmond, OR (Juniper Golf Club: 7,186 yds, 73.9 Rating) – #T5/79 (Final 8 in Match Play), (Stroke Play Qualifying Score 76 (+4), 77 (+5)).
Spring 2025 Highlights (Sophomore Year – Class of 2027):
— May 31st – June 1st, 2025: PNW Junior PGA Championship: Woodburn, OR (OGA Golf Course: 6,565 yds, 72.0 Rating) – #T17/78, (Score 68 (-4), 77 (+5)).
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—May 25th – 26th, 2025: OGA Major: Peter Jacobsen Junior Challenge: Creswell, OR (Emerald Valley Golf Club: 6,751 yds, 73.1 Rating) – #T2/59, Runner-up, #1 ranked 2027 class participant (Score 70 (-2), 73 (+1)). *Qualified for Uswing Mojing Junior World Championships at Torrey Pines.
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—May 19th – 20th, 2025: OSAA 5A State Championship: Woodburn, OR (OGA Golf Course: 6,565 yds, 72.0 Rating) – #2/62, 5A State Runner-up, #1 ranked 2027 class participant (Score 73 (+1), 76 (+4)). *MEDIA: Summit boys golf’s state title streak ends at Class 5A championships in Woodburn as Storm fall to Corvallis | The Bulletin
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— May 5th, 2025: Intermountain Conference Championship: Sisters, OR (Aspen Lakes Golf Course: 6,535 yds, 71.9 Rating) – #1/30, Conference Champion (Score 72 (E)), Summit HS 1st Place – Intermountain Conference Champions.
*MEDIA: Summit boys golf reigns supreme at IMC championships | The Bulletin
*MEDIA: Summit golf dominates the IMC championships and aim for fourth straight state title - KTVZ
Summit boys golf reigns supreme at IMC championships | The Bulletin
MEDIA: Summit golf dominates the IMC championships and aim for fourth straight state title - KTVZ
— May 3rd – 4th, 2025: JTNC Spring Series VII: San Jose, CA (Coyote Creek GC: 6,714 yds, 74.0 Rating) – #T24/81, #9 ranked 2027 class participant (Score 76 (+4), 73 (+1)).
— April 26th – 27th, 2025: FCG West Coast Championship, College Prep Div 13-18: North Plains, OR (Pumpkin Ridge: 6,834 yds, 74.5 Rating) – #8/30, #2 ranked 2027 class participant (Score 76 (+5), 79 (+8)). Winning score was +2.
— April 21st, 2025: Bend IMC League Invitational: Bend, OR (Bend Country Club: 6,529 yds, 71.2 Rating) – #1/55, Champion (Score 72 (E)), Summit HS 1st Place.
— April 15th, 2025: Mountain View HS Pronghorn Invitational: Bend, OR (Pronghorn Golf Club: 6,533 yds, 70.8 Rating) – #4/51, #1 ranked 2027 participant (Score 78 (+6)), Summit HS 1st Place.
— April 11th, 2025: Summit HS Invitational at Broken Top: Bend, OR (Broken Top Golf Club: 6,559 yds, 71.0 Rating) – #4/38, #1 ranked 2027 participant (Score 73 (+1)), Summit HS 1st Place.
— April 3rd, 2025: Panther HS Invitational at Eagle Crest: Redmond, OR (Eagle Crest Resort – Ridge Course: 6,549 yds, 71.8 Rating) – #T1/50, Co-Champion, #1 ranked 2027 class participant (Score 75 (+3)), Summit HS 1st Place.
*MEDIA: Summit boys golf team on hunt for fourth-straight state championship | The Bulletin
Summit boys golf team on hunt for fourth-straight state championship | The Bulletin
— March 22nd – 23rd, 2025: FCG National Tour Palm Spring Open, College Prep Div 13-18: Cathedral City, CA (Cimarron Resort: 6,747 yds, 71.6 Rating) – #T6/47, #2 ranked 2027 class participant (Score 73 (+2), 72 (+1)). Winning score was -2.
— March 19th, 2025: Crook County HS Men’s Invitational at Meadow Lakes: Prineville, OR (Meadow Lakes Golf Course: 6,783 yds, 71.9 Rating) – #1/79, Champion (Score 77 (+5)), Summit HS 1st Place. Cold, wet and windy conditions.
— March 8th – 9th, 2025: FCG Washington Championship, College Prep Div 13-18: University Place, WA (Chambers Bay: 6,585 yds, 71.9 Rating) – #T11/59, #1 ranked 2027 class participant (Score 82 (+10), 76 (+4)). Winning score was +6 in 35+ mph winds.
2024 Highlights (Freshman Year – Class of 2027)
— July 25th – 27th, 2024: U.S. Kids World Teen Championship, Open Div 14-18: Pinehurst, NC (Pinehurst #9: 7,106 yds, 74.8 Rating) – #T8/140 international Championship Field (Score 71 (-1)) after Day 1, **Injured wrist Day 2 on Hole #5, finished days 2 & 3 but played poorly due to injury (Final #117/140) - had to take next month off of golf to heal wrist.
— July 10th – 13th, 2024: 94th Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur Match Play, Open Div 14-18: Portland, OR (Portland Golf Club: 7,001 yds, 74.7 Rating) – #Top 16/95
— July 1st – 3rd, 2024: PGA High School Invitational National Championship: Frisco, TX (WestRidge Golf Course: 7,043 yds, 73.6 Rating, Fields Ranch West: 7,319 yds, 76.2 Rating and Fields Ranch East: 7,863 yds, 78.9 Rating) – #T76/303, #6 Ranked Freshman (Score 74 (+2), 71 (-1) & 78 (+6)), Summit HS 12th Place/50 Teams
— May 18th & 19th 2024: OGA Eastern Oregon Major, Open Div 14-18: Union, OR (Buffalo Peaks Golf Course: 6,467 yds, 72.1 Rating) – #2/23, 2nd Place (Score 71 (-1) & 73 (+1))
— May 13th & 14th, 2024: Oregon State 5A High School Championship: Banks, OR (Quail Valley Golf Course: 6,561 yds, 71.8 Rating) – #T9/63, 9th Place, #2 Ranked Freshman (Score 76 (+4) & 81 (+9)), Summit HS 1st Place – 5A State High School Champions
— April 29th & 30th, 2024: Intermountain Conference Championship: Redmond, OR (Eagle Crest Resort Course: 6,459 yds, 70.6 Rating) – #2/30, 2nd Place, #1 Ranked Freshman (Score 76 (+4) & 81 (+9)), Summit HS 1st Place – Intermountain Conference Champions
— April 17th, 2024: 5A/6A Oregon State Preview: Banks, OR (Quail Valley Golf Course: 6,561 yds, 71.8 Rating) – #2/90, 2nd Place (Score 73 (+1)), Summit HS 1st Place
— April 15th, 2024: Bend Lava Bear Open: Bend, OR (Bend Golf Club: 6,529 yds, 71.2 Rating) – #4/59, 4th Place (Score 77 (+5)), Summit HS 1st Place
— April 12th, 2024: Summit Invitational at Broken Top: Bend, OR (Broken Top Golf Club: 6,559 yds, 71.0 Rating) – #T3/52, 3rd Place (Score 76 (+4)), Summit HS 1st Place
— April 8th, 2024: CC Invite at Meadow Lakes: Prineville, OR (Meadow Lakes: 6,453 yds, 70.7 Rating) – #T4/87, 4th Place (Score 76 (+4)), Summit HS 1st Place
— March 21st, 2024: Redmond Invitational at Eagle Crest: Redmond, OR (Eagle Crest Resort – Ridge Course: 6,549 yds, 71.8 Rating) – #2/50, 2nd Place (Score 73 (+1)), Summit HS 1st Place
2023 COMPLETED TOURNAMENTS
(8th Grade / Pre-Freshman Summer)
— U.S. Kids Teen Series – Boys 15-18: Klamath Falls, OR (Running Y Golf Club: 7,138 yds, 73.3 Rating) – #2/16, 2nd Place (Scores of 78 (+6) and 73 (+1))
— U.S. Kids Teen Series – Boys 15-18: Walla Walla, WA (Wine Valley Country Club: 6,870 yds, ~72.6 Rating)) – #2/32, 2nd Place (Scores of 70 (-2) and 74 (+2)), Qualified for U.S. Kids World Championships at Pinehurst, July 2024
— OGA Major Klamath Falls Basin – Boys 14-18 OPEN Division: Klamath Falls, OR (Running Y Golf Club: 7,138 yds, 73.3 Rating) - #11/34 (Scores of 73 (+1) and 76 (+4))
— U.S. Kids World Teen Championships – Boys 14: Pinehurst, NC (Pinehurst #8: ~6,450 yds, ~72.0 Rating) – #85/147 International Championship Field (Scores of 83 (+11), 79 (+7), 76 (+4)) *Started poorly and improved substantially in Day 2 & Day 3
— IMG World Championships – Boys 13-14: San Diego, CA (Arrowood Golf Club: 6,420 yds, 71.3 Rating) – #122/170 International Championship Field (Scores of 83 (+12), 72 (+1), 74 (+3)) *Started poorly and improved substantially in Day 2 & Day 3
— OGA Southern Oregon Major – Boys 14-18 OPEN Division: Medford, OR (Rogue Valley Country Club: 6,664 yds, 72.4 Rating) –#7/26 (Scores of 82 (+10) and 73 (+1))
— OGA Major Oregon Junior Stroke Play – Boys 12-18 OPEN Division: Newberg, OR (Chehalem Glenn Golf Course: 6,744 yds, 73.4 Rating) – #7/51 (Scores of 74 (+2), 74 (+2) and 72 (E))
— OGA Peter Jacobsen Major – Boys 14-15: Corvallis, OR (Trysting Tree Golf Club: 6,293 yds, 69.3 Rating) – #1/20, Champion (Scores of 70 (-1) and 73 (+2)), Qualified for IMG World Championships in San Diego, July 2023
— U.S. Kids Southern Oregon Spring Tour – Boys 13-14: #1/13, Champion (won 6/6 tournaments including scores of 74 (+2), 72 (E) and 69 (-3)), Qualified for U.S. Kids World Championships at Pinehurst, July 2023
~ OGA Eastern Oregon Major – Boys 14-15: Union, OR (Buffalo Peaks GC: 6,467 yds, 72.1 Rating) – #2/7, 2nd place (Scores of 74 (+2) and 74 (+2))
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“I have to believe in myself. I know what I can do, what I can achieve.”
- Sergio Garcia
“Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation” -Jack Nicklaus
Drive
Swing
Dedication
My goal is to improve everyday both in the physical and mental aspects of this great game.
Determination
I have learned more about myself and my competitive drive than I could have ever imagined
Training
In this my first competitive year, I won several tournaments, qualified for U.S. Kids and IMG World Championships and graduated from age group competitions to Open divisions.
Goals
I have many significant short term and long term goals – from being No 1 in high school to someday playing on the PGA….always dreaming for the future!
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