2006-07: Posted his best round of the season, a two-under par 68, in his first appearance with the Red Storm at the McLaughlin ... second low-round of the season came in St. John's victory at the Treasure Coast Classic with a two-under par 69 ... finished in the top 10 in three events, including a second place finish at The Tillinghast ... tied for 17th during his first appearance at the BIG EAST Golf Championships ... is averaging a 73.76 on the links.
At Trinity Catholic: Member of the varsity hockey and golf teams ... captained the men's golf team during his junior and senior seasons ... also served as captain on the hockey team his senior year ... was named to the All-Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) and all-state golf teams in 2005 and 2006 ... earned the 2005 Connecticut High School Golf Championship title and in 2006, followed up by taking the 2006 Connecticut Junior Amateur Championship.
Personal: Born on August 25, 1988 in Stamford, Conn. ... son of Mike and Page Ballo ... father Mike was a pro-golfer in the 1960's and 70's, competing in three U.S. Opens and three PGA Championships ... mother Page was an All-America golf standout while at the University of North Carolina ... has a younger brother, Peter (15) ... has not yet decided on a major.
Ballo Jr. Up Close:
Most memorable golf outing: 2006 U.S. Junior Amateur.
Favorite Movie: Caddyshack.
Favorite golf club: Driver.
If you could spend one day as someone else, who would it be: Tiger Woods, because he is the best.
