Prior to the Pros

Caroline Hedwall, a sophomore at Oklahoma State University and this year’s NCAA individual champion, has been chosen as the nation’s top female golfer. The honor was based on the results of national balloting among 1,000 NCAA member schools as part of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards program, now in its 34th year.

The Honda Sports Award is given annually to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports, along with automatic eligibility to become a “Top Three” finalist for the Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Yueer Cindy Feng of Orlando, Fla., became the first player to successfully defend her title at the Thunderbird International Junior by defeating Laetitia Beck of Caesarea, Israel, in a four-hole sudden-death playoff Monday afternoon. Anthony Paolucci of Del Mar, Calif., posted a 12-under-par total and claimed a three-shot victory for his first AJGA title.

Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the 11th annual Thunderbird International Junior was a 54-hole stroke play event played at Grayhawk Golf Club's Raptor Course. The 78-player field featured 48 boys and 30 girls, ages 12-18, from 18 states and 15 countries. The Boys Division played the par-72 layout at 7,112 yards while the Girls Division played at 6,275 yards.

The 64th Western Intercollegiate Golf Tournament is set for Sat. April 17 and Sun. April 18 at the nationally-recognized Pasatiempo Golf Club. Hosted by San Jose State University Spartans Men's Golf, 12 respected collegiate teams are set to compete in a 54-hole event, on the famed MacKenzie-designed course in Santa Cruz, Calif. (located between San Jose, Calif. and the Monterey Peninsula).

On Fri. April 16, collegiate players will enjoy a practice round with other amateur golfers in the annual "WI" College-Am. Business and community leaders, alumni and other loyal supporters of college golf are looking forward to experiencing the historic Pasatiempo tract alongside standout collegiate players from foremost colleges and universities.

Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy has announced plans to launch a brand new college counseling service. Hank Haney IJGA College Prep Program is designed to help junior golfers get noticed by collegiate golf coaches to ultimately attend the college of their dreams. Junior golfers and their parents work directly with Hank Haney IJGA College Placement Department to develop a strategic plan to get noticed by college coaches.

Hank Haney IJGA College Prep Program will create a customized approach to each student so they effectively develop a swing video, tournament schedule, resume, and cover letter to send to college coaches. More importantly, Hank Haney IJGA's College Placement Department will assist junior golfers in determining their "best fit" academically and athletically at the next level.