Mohit Balaji
Mohit Balaji
Bio

Honors and Awards

  • Sunshine State Conference Golfer of the Week (9/29/2025).

As a Junior

  • Transferred to the University of Tampa for the 2024-25 season.
  • Competed in 20 rounds across 7 events during the 2024–25 season.
  • Recorded a season scoring average of 73.90, finishing +2 relative to par.
  • Delivered back-to-back strong showings with 215 (-1) at both the Matlock Collegiate Classic (Feb. 10–11) and the Saint Leo Invitational (Feb. 17–18).
  • Placed 12th of 80 at the Matlock after rounds of 71-72-72, compiling a 68–11 head-to-head record.
  • Finished tied for 15th of 99 at the Saint Leo Invitational with rounds of 75-69-71, posting an 84–14 record.
  • Earned a top-10 finish at the Citrus Intercollegiate (Oct. 28–29), where he shot 73-76-72 for a 221 (+5) and tied for 10th of 84 (74–9).
  • Carded a 221 (+8) at the Griffin Invitational (Sept. 16–17) to tie for 23rd in a 68-player field (45–22).
  • Finished tied for 44th of 75 at The National Preview (Sept. 23–24) after rounds of 73-76 for a 149 (+7) total (31–43).
  • Closed with a final-round 72 to cap a 228 (+12) at the Southeastern Collegiate (Mar. 10–11), finishing tied for 76th of 88 (12–75).
  • Shot 229 (+13) at the SSC Championship (Apr. 13–15) to tie for 36th out of 50 players (14–35).
  • Finished the season with a 328–209 head-to-head record (.611).

As a Sophomore (FAU)

  • Returned to Florida Atlantic University for 2023-24 season.
  • Did not compete in any events.

As a Freshman

  • Enrolled at Florida Atlantic University for 2022-23 season.
  • Competed in one event in each of the fall and spring season.
  • His best finish was a tie for 68th place at the Streamsong Invitational.

High School

  • Graduated from The First Academy.
  • Was coached by Robin Rosado.
  • State championship individual.
  • Medallion Scholar.
  • Team captain in 2020.

Personal

  • Volunteer for PGA tournaments.
  • Finance major.
  • Son of Rama Balaji and Balaji Sampath.
  • Has one sibling: Arvind Balaji.
  • Birthdate: 11/19/2003.
News mentions
Final Day of Copperhead Championships See Tampa Rise in Standings
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Spartans Seventh at Jay Jennison Cup
Mohit Balaji
Mohit Balaji