Jacoby Smith

My first tournament playing as the #1 for my high school team! I shot under 40 on a 9 for the first time, and lost by 22 to a guy in my group. Thanks Mattias for enraging him! article

At 1757 Golf Club, I broke 80 for the first time from the championship tees in a tournament. leaderboard

One of my most memorable high school golf moments was shooting even par for the first time in a match, where I faced off against Aaron Keeton, a rival from my home course, the Gauntlet. I don't think he beat me after this. article

In my first appearance at the Virginia State Golf Association Junior Stroke Championship, I tied for 30th, shooting rounds of 75–77–78 :: 230. Bummed Jake beat me by a stroke! article

As a senior in high school, I grinded out second place at the 5A state golf tournament. This article reflects on my top-six finish in the state championships, earning an All-State recognition. article

Before my HS graduation, our family house was destroyed in a fire. The support we received is a testament to the strength and compassion of our local Stafford community. article.

During the summer after my senior year, I turned in a 68 at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club (despite major storms!). It was always nice to beat Kyle Cardenas, a Taylormade-sponsored junior golfer. leaderboard

During the June 2017 State Amateur Qualifying at Fredericksburg CC, I shot even par, finally beating all my former Riverbend High School rivals. leaderboard

I suffered a rare spinal stroke the summer before my senior year of college. This interview occurred during my first few weeks in in-patient therapy. article

I was honored to be named to the All-Decade Golf Team by Fredericksburg.com for my performance during my senior year at Stafford High School. I placed second at the 5A state tournament and finished third in the region. article

Half a year after my spinal stroke, I had surpassed expectations and was walking again. This update, before returning to Vanderbilt to finish my senior year, highlights my journey of resilience (ft. Green Fitness!). article

I was honored with the Distinguished Community Service Award by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for my advocacy in STEM. This recognition was for teaching an AP computer science class virtually to upperclassmen at Stafford High School in 2021, sharing my knowledge and passion for technology and education. article

I was the runner-up in the 2022 US Disabled Open, with my then-girlfriend (now wife) caddying for me.

The fraternity I acted as president of (briefly) has returned to campus. LEDN article

My work at Dahlgren included development of systems to support the Army’s new Typhon strike weapon, a significant project now heading to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. article