TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona Men's Golf program and head coach
Jim Anderson are proud to announce two signees in the 2024 recruiting class. Finn McCall, a talented player from the state of California and William Wistranda, a standout international player from Sweden, have signed to join the Wildcats next year.
"We are very excited to add two great players for our 2025 class," Anderson said. "Each come from different backgrounds with different experiences but both bring talent, energy, and work ethic that will help our program continue taking steps forward. Both Finn and William are players we are counting on to help us. We couldn't be more excited to have each of these players make up successful teams in the future."
Finn McCall
Clovis, California
Clovis North High School
McCall On Becoming a Wildcat:
" I chose the University of Arizona because of the schools strong athletic reputation. Being a Wildcat means becoming apart of a legacy and family of athletes that push each other to excel every day. It is an honor to represent such a prestigious golf program and wear the Wildcat name with pride!"
Golf Achievements
- California Scholarship Federation August 2021- present
- Clovis North Athletic Leadership Council Member 2023-current
- 2x Scholar Athlete
- 3x Golf All TRAC
- 2x Golf All Valley
- 2023 Golf TRAC Player of the Year- Sophomore year
- 2x Clovis North Golf MVP
- 3x Golf Team TRAC Champions
- 2x Golf Team Valley Champions
- AJGA fully exempt status 2023, 2024
- Youngest Champions of NCGA 4 Ball at Spyglass Hill Golf Course
- Runner Up at AJGA Mizuno Classic at Baylands, Ca.
- High Honor Roll (6 Semesters)
Coach Anderson on Finn:
"Finn has a competitiveness that comes from being a multi-sport athlete. He is on an impressive trajectory having committed to competitive golf later than most. He hits the ball very well and has demonstrated an ability to make a lot of birdies in any given round. I admire his fearlessness and competitiveness while maintaining a level of humility. We have had great success with players from his area and we believe him to be another future star in the lineage of great NorCal players becoming Wildcats."
William Wistrand
Filbornaskolan High School
Helsingborg, Sweden
Wistrand On Becoming a Wildcat:
" I chose the University of Arizona because I feel that I can improve in the game of golf to the next level and still get a great education. I feel that how coach Anderson runs his team and the program align with how I want to progress with my game in golf and it will be a pleasure to be part of the Wildcats golf program! "
Golf Achievements
- Win, JSM Slag (Swedish Junior Championship)
- Win, Slaget om Skåne #6
- Win, Abbekås Open (future series event)(71,70 play-off win)
- Win, Edge Golf Championship (75,71,73)
- 2th place JSM Slag(Swedish Junior Championship)
- 3rd place Swedish Golf Team Invitation
- Win, Slaget om Skåne - Elit #6
- Win, Slaget om Skåne - Elit #3
- 2th place PGA Junior Open
- 3rd place JSM Match Boys (Swedish Junior Championship Match Play)
- T2 at GTT Finale-Sweden Invitational
- 2nd place Grand Opening
Coach Anderson on William:
"William is another exceptionally talented European golfer to join our team. He has competed with the Swedish national team and experienced all different types of competition and courses as a top player growing up. His aspiration to play professionally is a mindset we look for and we know he is ready to take steps toward this goal while pursuing an education. He has matured through the recruiting process and his experience gives him perspective that will only accelerate his upward trajectory."
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