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High School
Finished second in the IHSA Class 2A State Tournament in 2008 and followed that with a third-place finish in 2009 ... In 2010, won six in-season tournaments ... Led the Raiders to both the Big 12 Conference and Intercity Championships ... Medalist at the Big 12 meet ... Won the 2008 IJGA Bettinardi Classic ... Four top-15 finishes in AJGA Tournaments ... 2008-09 Male Athlete of The Year for Bloomington High School ... 2008 State Farm Student-Athlete of the Year finalist ... Four-time All Conference ... Two-time IHSA All-State ... Holds records for lowest season stroke average and lowest career stroke average at Bloomington High School.
Personal
Born June 18, 1992 ... Son of Wilson and Susan Burge ... Has one sister, Jennifer ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Illinois State Scholar ... Enjoys bike riding, basketball, and cars.
Getting to Know Alex Burge
Favorite place on campus: Ikenberry Dining Hall ... Favorite course: North Shore Country Club ... Favorite club: Bloomington Country Club ... Favorite athlete: LeBron James ... Favorite sports team: Chicago Bulls ... Favorite TV show: Tosh.O ... Favorite book: Captain Underpants are great books ... Favorite restaurant: Original House of Pancakes ... Favorite band: Drake ... Longest drive: 415 (downhill, downwind) ... My dream foursome: Tiger Woods, Stevie Williams and Adam Scott ... Best part about Demirjian: No matter the weather, you can work on any part of your game ... Actor I would want to play me in a movie about my life: Will Ferrell ... Cartoon character that best describes me: Papa Smurf ... Super power I would most like to have: Ability to fly ... Best thing I cook in the kitchen: Frozen Pizza ... If I was on a reality show it would be: Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory ... Something most people don't know about me: In basketball, I had my first dunk in 8th grade ... One thing I've always dreamt about doing: Putting on that Green Jacket
What's in the Bag?
Driver: Titleist 909 D3 8.5°
Wood: Titleist 906 F2 13'
Irons: TItleist AP2
Putter: Scotty Cameron Circa 62
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
