“When I outlined my goals at the beginning of the year, I listed two: to be the Rolex Junior Player of the Year and to be on the United States’ Junior Ryder Cup team,” Goodwin said. “I am proud to have accomplished both of these goals.”

Goodwin was the runner-up at the U.S. Junior Amateur while also picking up his fourth AJGA title at Bishops Gate Golf Academy Junior. The U.S. Junior Amateur wasn't the only USGA event Goodwin had success in as he made it to the Round of 64 at August's U.S. Amateur.

At the AJGA's Ping Invitational the 2018 SMU commit set a new single round scoring record by firing a second round 9-under 63. The round included 10 birdies and just one bogey. Goodwin ended up finishing second, one of three top-five finishes in 2016 AJGA invitational events.

Goodwin and USA Junior Ryder Cup team were victorious over Europe 15.5-8.5.