Men’s Golf Adds Denton Brooks in Fall Signing Period

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky men’s golf team officially signed high school senior Denton Brooks on Thursday as a part of the NCAA’s fall signing period.

Brooks, who hails from Birmingham, Alabama, will join the Wildcats next fall.

“We’re excited to add Denton to our program,” said head coach Gator Todd. “He’s a highly competitive, multi-sport athlete that has a drive to be great. Physically, he has elite speed and great mechanics. We’re looking forward to seeing him develop in Lexington.”

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Name: Denton Brooks
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
High School: Mountain Brook High School
Resume: 

• 2 ranked player in the Class of 2027 in the state of Alabama (Rolex AJGA Rankings)
• 64 ranked player in the Class of 2027 (Rolex AJGA Rankings)
• 139 ranked player in the Class of 2027 (Junior Golf Scoreboard)
• Runner-up at the 2026 Alabama High School State Championship
• Shares all-time Alabama State Championship single round scoring record with a 63 (-9) in May of 2026
• T2 at the AJGA Discover Puerto Rico Junior Championship
• T5 at the AJGA Callaway Junior at Canebrake Club
• Three AJGA Top Five Finishes

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