SNGA Member Jack Trent Commits to UNLV

Jack Trent, a junior at Palo Verde High School and the defending Nevada State Division I champion, has verbally committed to play for his hometown university. Trent is one of the nation’s most coveted recruits.

Trent has been playing—and winning—in Southern Nevada Golf Association tournaments for a couple years. His maturity beyond his years has been evident.

“Jack has unbelievable talent that we haven’t seen in Southern Nevada for quite some time, but it is his maturity and ability to stay the calm in big moments that will make coach Knight and coach Rowe excited about the future,” said Tanner Bown, SNGA Director of Competition.

Trent confirmed his intentions to play at UNLV during a recent phone call, and during his high school season at Palo Verde. He and his team are the favorites to win the titles this year.

“I am looking forward to being a Rebel, and there are several reasons why I made the decision to stay close to home,” said Trent, who moved to Las Vegas a few years ago from his native Australia. “UNLV is a top 25 program, the courses they have access to in Las Vegas are wonderful, they have quality players and a lot of great recruits on the way, and the weather is usually very good here.”

Trent won the 2015 Clark County Amateur, a Southern Nevada Golf Association (SNGA) major. The top golfers in the area, including former PGA Tour player and UNLV All-American Edward Fryatt, and current Rebels Zane Thomas and AJ McInerney, play in SNGA tournaments, making the Clark County win all the more impressive for the young Trent.

“His golf IQ and overall ability for his age are very impressive and are what set him apart,” said Clif Vanetti, Trent’s swing coach. “It’s hard to describe what makes him so special, but he has an extra gear. He definitely has that ‘It’ factor.”

Trent enjoys working with Vanetti because they share similar philosophies.

“He is a feel-based instructor and I’ve always been a feel player,” said Trent. “I don’t like using a lot of technology. I like to feel the shots and watch how the ball reacts, and he agrees with that approach.”

Per NCAA regulations, Knight is unable to comment about Trent.