CGN Player Highlight and Interview: Carson Baez’s Competitive Rise at Richmond Richmond sophomore Carson Baez has built a profile of steady results and mature course management. Raised in South Florida, he fell in love with golf after seeing it on TV as a kid and chased rapid improvement through constant practice and junior events. At Richmond he values a tight team culture, strong facilities, and a plan first approach that adapts to conditions and statistics. Career and Amateur Highlights Runner up at the 2025 National Golf Invitational Runner up at the 2025 Southeastern Amateur Runner up at the 2025 Hoosier Amateur T10 at the 2025 Metropolis Intercollegiate with rounds of 71 71 76 plus eight Played the par fives at Metropolis in two under tied for best in the field All Atlantic 10 selection as a freshman in 2024 25 Five time Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week in 2024 25 Program freshman record of 204 minus 12 at the National Golf Invitational Press Thornton Future Masters champion in 2023 Orlando Sentinel High School Player of the Year in 2023

Interview Highlights with CGN Path into golf Multi sport childhood in Miami. A TV broadcast sparked an immediate interest. Early lessons led to quick gains and US Kids events. Family and media His father is a professional photographer who documented the journey on social media, giving Carson comfort in front of a camera and a record of his development. Mindset and growth Overcame anger on the course by accepting that mistakes happen. Uses positive self talk out loud and keeps confidence steady after bogeys or fast starts. Worked with sports psychologist Will Drumight. Course management Adopted a plan first approach through decade style strategy. Aims for smart targets, prioritizes where not to miss, and weighs risk by asking if a shot is eight out of ten to execute. Plays to par and takes green light opportunities when the odds are right. Recruiting and fit at Richmond Rose from limited early interest to offers after a sustained jump in performance. Chose Richmond for its small campus feel, academics, welcoming team, and facilities that include indoor bays, a PuttView bay, large short game areas, a championship course that hosted the US Mid Am, and a par three course. Summer momentum and outlook Carried a chip from a one shot conference loss into a strong summer with three runner up finishes. Identified putting as the main separator and added focused work. Opened the fall with a top ten at Metropolis. Looks ahead to West Virginia at Nemacolin with confidence in his form and in a driven Richmond team. Player Profile Class sophomore. Hometown Davenport Florida. High school Windermere High School. Major interest marketing.