OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss women’s golf is set to enhance its competitive edge for the upcoming season with the addition of transfer student Mary Miller, announced head coach Kory Henkes on Monday. The announcement comes after the team’s third consecutive participation in the NCAA Championships.
Miller relocates to Oxford after spending her freshman year at Georgia Southern, where she made a significant impact. “We are excited to welcome Mary to the Ole Miss family,” Henkes stated. “She is a true competitor who knows how to win. She will bring a fierce competitive nature to our team and we look forward to the impact she will make on our program,” he added.
Performance Highlights
During her inaugural collegiate season, Miller showcased her skills by competing in all 13 tournaments for the Eagles. She maintained an impressive stroke average of 74.57 and recorded the best 54-hole total score for Georgia Southern at the NCAA Championships, finishing at 6-over (222). Notably, she achieved scores of 2-under 70 in both the first and third rounds at Omni La Costa’s North Course.
Additionally, Miller performed commendably at the NCAA Lexington Regional, achieving an individual finish of seventh at 3-under par. Over the course of the season, she secured six top-10 placements, including claiming first place at the More Than Golf Invitational in the spring. Her collegiate best round came with a score of 5-under during the second round of the Aiken event, further highlighting her prowess on the golf course.
Ranking and Accolades
As of now, Miller holds the No. 176 ranking in the Clippd Scoreboard individual rankings and ranks No. 275 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). She has earned accolades throughout her junior career, being a two-time Georgia PGA Junior Champion. Her success continued with medalist honors at both the 2023 Beth Daniel Junior Azalea and the 2023 Sea Pines Junior Heritage tournaments held in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
High School Achievements
Miller completed her high school education at Savannah Christian Preparatory School, where she garnered the title of 2023 3A Female Golfer of the Year and was recognized as a three-time first-team all-state selection. Notably, she secured back-to-back Georgia 3A individual titles and contributed to her team’s success, leading them to three consecutive championships.
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