Prayaag Oruganti
Prayaag Oruganti
Height: 6-0
Weight: 150
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Austin, TX
High School: Vandegrift

Freshman (2021-22):

Competed in six rounds over the course of three tournaments throughout the 2021-22 season… Averaged 77.8 strokes per round good for the 13th best mark on the team… Shot a 161 (77-84) at the Chick-fil-A Invitational which landed him in a tie for 67th… Also competed at the weather shortened Shorter Hawk Invitational (77) and the Discover Dekalb Emory Invitational (229).

High School:
Four-year member of the golf program at Vandegrift High School ... Was coached by Ben Lee and Matt Wernecke ... As a senior he averaged 75.07 strokes in helping his team to a regional title and a third-place finish at the state championship ... All-District pick in 2019 ... 2021 First Team Academic All-State ... Captured first place at the 2020 Elites Cup Invitational, shooting a 65 for a final-day comeback victory ... Qualified for the 2021 Texas Amateur ... 2020 AJGA Academic All-American ... Tied for seventh at the 2020 AJGA sung Hyun Park Jr. Championship.

Personal:
Son of Bharath and Chaya Oruganti ... Born Nov. 1

Quote:
"I chose Emory because Atlanta is a vibrant city filled with opportunities, the top-notch golf team led by Coach Sjoberg, and the stellar academics Emory provides."

Career Stats:

Year Rounds Strokes Average Low Round
2021-22 6 467 77.8 73
TOTALS 6 467 77.8 73