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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
LSU baseball hosts one of the transfer portal's top prospects on a visit
LSU baseball could add another transfer to its summer haul. According to reports on Wednesday, right-handed pitcher Cooper Moore is on an official visit in Baton Rouge. The rising junior spent two seasons at Kansas. In 14 starts as a sophomore, Moore pitched 88.2 innings and ended with a 3.96 ERA along with 85 strikeouts. He earned a spot on the All-Big 12 second team. Moore made 29 appearances out of the bullpen as a true freshman. His versatility as a reliever and a weekend starter makes him an attractive prospect for head coach Jay Johnson's pitching staff. LSU gained commitments from multiple lefties following the national championship win but it's always great to add an experienced arm. The Tigers are losing their best two starters in Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson so they'll need reinforcements to compete in the offseason. Moore joined the Jayhawks as Oklahoma's No. 10 prospect, per Prep Baseball Report. He picked them over a host of Power Four offers, including Oklahoma and Missouri.
Otago Daily Times
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Canterbury golfer to tee off in US Junior Amateur
Cooper Moore is set to walk in the footsteps of some of the sport's biggest names when he tees off at the US Junior Amateur in Dallas next month. The 16-year-old Clearwater club man qualified for the tournament by ranking among the top 40 under-19 players in the world. He will be hoping to join big names such as world No 1 Scottie Scheffler (2013), who won the Memorial Tournament at the weekend, three-time major winner Jordan Spieth (2009, 2011) and five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods (1991-93) in winning the amateur. His father Jayden Moore was confident he could make an impression. The field of 244 players will be reduced to 64 after two rounds, followed by up to six knockout matchplay rounds. 'It's golf so anything can happen,' he said. 'Obviously the first goal is to try and make that top 64 and see how he goes from there.' Before heading to the US, Moore will represent New Zealand in the Junior Golf World Cup at Chukyo, Japan, from June 24-27. Moore will be joined on the under-19 boys team by Robby Turnbull (Remuera) and Ricky Kang (Millbrook). The girls' team features Emma Zheng (Royal Auckland and Grange), Chloe So (Pakuranga), and Teresa Wang (Pupuke). Moore said his son was excited for what was to come. 'It's been a pretty good few months. He's just in a really good space at the moment,' he said. 'But at the same time, never lose sight of where he is in his development cycle – whatever happens, happens. Win we'll learn, lose we'll learn as well.' Moore is heading into the international tournaments on the back of a big win – he claimed the Asia-Pacific Junior Championship title in Hong Kong last week. He overcame torrential rain and a five-shot deficit with nine holes to play, finishing two shots ahead. The tournaments in Japan and the US will be his first after turning 17 on June 14. The following day also marks the first time US colleges can officially offer him scholarships. Moore said while they have had informal conversations with 'quite a number' of schools, no decision has been made yet about his next step. The tournament in Dallas will serve as a chance to continue those discussions, while having the option to pursue the 'elite amateur' route. 'The problem is, we've always wanted options and now we've got them,' Moore said. 'We've got to start thinking about which way he would like his career to go. He loves playing golf, so we've just got to work with what is best for him.'
RNZ News
30-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Golf: Cooper Moore wins Asia-Pacific junior champs
Christchurch golfer Cooper Moore competing at the New Zealand Open earlier this year. Photo: Photosport Christchurch golfer Cooper Moore's burgeoning career has reached another height as he claimed the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Junior Championship Boys title in Hong Kong. In a remarkable come-from-behind victory, Moore battled the elements and a strong field to emerge the champion by two strokes two ahead of Vietnam's Nguyen Tuan Anh and three in front of Thai Parin Sarasmut, after birdies on the 53rd and 54th holes of the tournament. Half an hour of a rain delay on the final day was enough for puddles to form on the greens and fairways, with Moore showing fortitude to remain focused in the testing conditions. The 16-year-old, who had relinquished the tournament lead on the 18th green on day two with a double-bogey six after an errant drive went out of bounds, displayed mental as well as physical strength in round three after pushing two early birdie putts wide and scoring a triple-bogey on the fourth hole. Making the turn five shots off the lead, Moore said he reminded himself that anything can happen in golf. "I felt I still had a chance and needed to be patient," he said. His back nine run was faultless, remaining bogey-free with four birdies, including birdies on 17 and 18 that would secure him the title in emphatic fashion as the rain descended on the Hong Kong Golf Club's Old Course. Speaking after his round, Moore said he tried to recall his previous back nine form at the tournament and avoid making high numbers. "I made bogey on 9 and was five back, there was quite a bit there [to make up] but I've played some of my best golf all week on the back nine, found myself in contention on the 18th tee and just went with it. "Didn't really change too much with my game plan just middle of the green most of the time, just trying to avoid trouble hoping that the weather may come in and the other guys may struggle a bit." He said a slight internal battle was required after a shaky start to the final round. "I didn't get off to the best start, missed a few short putts on one and two then made triple on four and I was a bit like 'Ah need to sort of wake up a bit' but then found myself… guess it came down to that back nine." On the final hole of the tournament, Moore had about 130m to the flag with his second shot. He took his pitching wedge, threw a dart to four feet and rolled in the birdie putt to finish at 9-under for the tournament and win by two strokes. "It was dead at the pin; I was a bit blocked out by the trees on the left. I hit a little drawing pitching wedge and yeah, it looked perfect the whole way." Congratulations not only Cooper Moore on his title-winning effort, but fellow Golf New Zealand Academy member Emma Zheng on her commendable performance in placing 16th at the APGC Junior Championships in a highly competitive field and difficult conditions. The experience of teeing it up at an internationally acclaimed course against some of the best junior golfers in the region is invaluable, it will stand her in great stead as she continues her rise as a talented athlete and Zheng can be proud of her efforts representing New Zealand in Hong Kong to help the team take 9th place in the Mixed Teams division. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
NZ Herald
29-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Teenager Cooper Moore rallies late to win Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Junior Championship
Cooper Moore's burgeoning career has reached another height as he claimed the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship Boys title at Hong Kong Golf Club. In a remarkable come-from-behind victory, Moore battled the elements and a strong field to emerge the champion by two strokes ahead of Vietnam's Nguyen Tuan
