University of South Carolina Upstate

2014-15:  Saw action in six tournaments, four in the spring and two in the fall…Turned in his best career finish at the Wendy’s Kiawah Classic (Nov. 2-4) to close out the fall portion of the season…Shot rounds of 74, 79 and 74 to finish in the top-half of the field…The two rounds of 74 stand as his career-best rounds…Shot in the 70’s seven times en route to an 81.0 stroke average for the year.

2013-14:  Did not see tournament action as a freshman.

High School:  Lettered four years in golf, and two each in football and basketball at Carson High School…Played as the No. 1 player on his team...Named the North Piedmont Conference Player of the Year as a senior...Finished third at the Region Championship...Claimed a top 20 finish in the Class 3A State Tournament as an individual qualifier...Won the conference championship after shooting 3-under-par 69 at the Warrior Golf Club...Also an All-Region and All-County selection...Finished tied for fourth with a 72 at the Irish Creek High School Invitational...Turned in a strong outing at the 2012 U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying Tournament with a 72.

Personal:  Born on June 16, 1995...Parents are Jim and Kim Purcell...Has one brother, Graham (17)...His father played basketball at Furman…Is majoring in communications…Hobbies include playing ping pong, basketball and golf, and hanging out with friends…Says his favorite food is steak and potatoes…Lists his favorite movie as “Lone Survivor” and “Friends” his favorite TV show…His favorite actors are Patrick Warburton and Margot Robbie…Enjoys listening to the music of Hootie and the Blowfish…Summer is his favorite season…Claims his favorite book is The Big Miss:  My Years Coaching Tiger Woods by Hank Haney…Says his favorite athlete is Jordan Spieth…Favorite quote is, “Pressure is playing for ten dollars with only five in your pocket”…Dream job is to be a professional golfer.