University of Missouri Athletics

HONORS & AWARDS
• 2023-24 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll

2024-25 • JUNIOR
Finished second on the team with a 72.72 stroke average as a junior – an improvement of 0.93 strokes from the previous season • Led the team in scoring in five of the 12 tournaments he competed at • Won his first career title at the Golfweek “Put Me In Coach” Invitational, winning a playoff after carding a one-under 209 (71-68-70) • Also finished in the top 10 at the Colleton River Collegiate, placing eighth overall • Recorded a season-best 18-hole score 67 at The Clerico and  National Invitational Tournament • Also finished with a -3 at the NIT • Carded 10 rounds under par.

2023-24 • SOPHOMORE
Participated in 11 tournaments and 31 rounds during his sophomore campaign, posting a 73.65 stroke average • Led the Tigers at the Mirabel Maui Jim Intercollegiate with a five-under 208 • Placed second on the team and fifth overall at the Chicago Highlands Invitational with a career-best -9 (68-67-72), helping Mizzou earn the team title • Also carded in the red at the National Invitational Tournament, finishing under par in all three rounds for a seven-under 209 (70-70-69).

NEW MEXICO
Appeared in eight tournaments during his rookie season at New Mexico with a final stroke average of 73.21 • Carded five rounds at par or under with a season-low of 214 at the Maui Jim Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduate of Colegio Jefferson in Caracas • Ranked as high as No. 137 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings and top-ranked junior in Venezuela • Won the 2022 Venezuela Open • Won five junior titles in Venezuela with a top-10 finish at the 2022 South America Juniors • Won the 2019 South American Pre Junior Championship.

PERSONAL
Born August 30, 2004 • Son of Virgilio Paz and Maria Valdes • Two sisters – Camila and Clementina • Majoring in business.