Who should be the Midlands high school girls Golfer of the Year? Vote now
It’s time to vote for The State’s high school girls golf Player of the Year from Midlands-area teams. Voting ends Monday, Nov. 6 at noon. The winner will be announced along with the all-area golf team on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Congrats to all the nominees. The voting takes place below the bios. Please note that the poll is not scientific and is meant to be just for fun.
Congrats to all the nominees. Cast your vote below the bios:
Mia Andrade, Jr., Chapin: Junior had a 76 scoring average, was all-tournament five times this year and was all-state after fifth-place finish in 5A championship.
Merritt Barbrey, So., AC Flora: Sophomore had a 77.1 scoring average, was medalist in seven matches and all-state for second straight year.
Lilly Reed Black, Jr., Chapin: Junior had a 78.2 scoring average, all-state selection after finishing third in the Class 5A championship.
Sarah Campbell Brown, Sr., AC Flora: Medalist in three matches, had a 79 stroke average and was selected to compete in North-South All-Star event.
Liz Eckenroth, So., Camden: Sophomore was region champion and seventh in 3A Lower State championship.
Caitlyn Gaines, Jr., River Bluff: Junior had 78 scoring average, was top 10 in seven matches and was tied for sixth in Class 5A state tournament.
Caroline Hawkins, So., Blythewood: Sophomore had a 68 scoring average, was medalist in five matches and won her second straight Class 5A individual championship with 11-under, which tied the state record for under-par in championship.
Benedicta Pollard, Jr., Swansea: Junior was region medalist and qualified as individual for the 3A state tournament where she finished sixth overall to earn all-state honors.
Taryn Smoak, So., Lexington: Sophomore had a 77 scoring average, eight top-10 finishes, was Class 5A all-state selection as she tied for ninth in state tournament.
This story was originally published October 31, 2023 at 11:27 AM.
