STANFORD, Calif. — Knowles Family Director of Men’s Golf Conrad Ray has announced two additions to the Stanford men’s golf program on Wednesday for the upcoming 2027-28 season with the singing of Spencer Harrison and Paolo Perrino.
Paolo Perrino ⏺ Livorno, Italy ⏺ Liceo Scientifico Statale Enriques
Perrino plans to arrive on campus as a stellar recruit from Italy. Currently ranked No. 2 in the national rankings for the U18 age group, Perrino owns three amateur wins while posting top 10 finishes in 18 of 40 events. Perrino earned wins at the Italian U18 National Championship in 2026 and the Italian U16 championship in 2024. He also represented Italy in the European Boys Team Championships alongside fellow Stanford golfer Carlo Roman this past summer.
From Conrad Ray: “Paolo is one of the most exciting young players in Europe, and his summer showed why. Winning Italy’s national under-18 championship, then wearing the Italian jersey at the European Boys’ Team Championship, tells you he’s ready for big moments. He’s 6-foot-3 with real power, he can go low in a hurry, and I don’t think he’s close to his ceiling yet. Our coaches and the resources here at Stanford can help him take the next step. We’re thrilled he chose The Farm.”
Spencer Harrison ⏺ Perth, Western Australia, Australia ⏺ Wesley College
Harrison heads to The Farm as a decorated multi-sport athlete. A member of the Australian Junior Golf National Team from 2024-26, Harrison owns one win and 15 top 10 finishes in 34 counted events including a win at the Queensland Junior Boys Amateur this year. Harrison has also excelled off the course in swimming, badminton and track and field as he was a Western Australia Junior Sportsperson of the Year finalist in 2024 and 2025. He was also named GolfWA Junior of the Year in 2025.
From Conrad Ray: “Spencer has been remarkably consistent. Ten top-10 finishes in 13 world-ranked events on his way to winning Australia’s national Boys’ Order of Merit is the kind of record that gets your attention. He’s kept it going this year with stroke play medalist honors at the WA Amateur and a spot in Golf Australia’s High Performance Program, and he’s already proven he can compete in America, with a top-10 at the Boys Junior PGA Championship. He’s mature, he works hard, and his best golf is ahead of him. We think he can make an impact for us right away.”