In this article we tell you more about student-athlete Freek Ruzius. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Freek tells more about himself.

Sport: Men’s Golf
Entry semester: Fall 2026

This is Freek Ruzius, an 18-year-old Golfer from the Netherlands, living in a small town called Doesburg. Freek has been passionate about sports from a young age. He played soccer for more than eight years, but at the age of 13 he discovered golf, inspired by his father and brother. He immediately fell for the sport and chose without hesitation to leave his soccer career behind. Meanwhile, more than five years later, he has made significant progress in his golf career and was recently selected for GolftTON, a national development program for young, talented golfers.

What makes Freek special as a person is that he is sociable, positive and easy-going. He loves meeting new people and gets energy from being part of a team. His perseverance and determination help him stand out both in sports and at school.

What really sets Freek apart as an athlete is that he has a strong mindset, consistency and drive to continuously improve himself. He combines his technical skills with a positive attitude, making him a valuable team player. He contributes not only with his performance, but also with energy, motivation and a constructive team mentality.

In the future, Freek hopes to further develop his skills in America, both as a golfer and as a person. He wants to compete with high-level college golfers and do his part for the team both on and off the course. His life goal is simple: to be happy and do what gives him satisfaction. College golf offers him the perfect environment to further develop his talents, have fun, and make a positive impact on his team.

“I want to play against high level college golfers and contribute to the team.”

Freek Ruzius

Would you like to see more from Freek? Watch the video below where he introduces himself.