KirkwoodGolf: TOP ENGLISH AMATEUR HEADING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2015

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

TOP ENGLISH AMATEUR HEADING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2015

ALICE HEWSON COMMITS TO 

CLEMSON UNI FROM NEXT AUGUST


NEWS RELEASE
Alice Hewson (pictured) has committed to join Clemson University.  The England International and World Ranked  No. 69 female amateur  golfer will join coach J T Horton and the Clemson ‘Tigers’ in August 2015.  Clemson is a  ‘Top 20 Public University’ based in South Carolina.
Rather than pursuing a professional career immediately after A-Levels, Alice chose to remain amateur and continue her education while developing and testing her golf in the US.  
Alice and her family felt that the American University route was the best option for her in terms of education, facilities and the opportunity to earn a high quality degree while playing and competing against many of the world top ranked amateurs on the college circuit. 
Interestingly, last year the entire US Curtis Cup team was enrolled at US universities.  This decision allows Alice to target selection in next year’s Vagliano Trophy and the Curtis Cup squad in 2016.
Having been heavily approached by a large number of high profile universities across the US, Alice was able to utilise the services, contacts and experience of golf placement specialists ProdreamUSA, headed up by former Walker Cup player Lorne Kelly, to narrow down and eventually select the best fit for Alice. 
Alice went on record saying, "I would like to thank Lorne and his team for helping me through the whole recruiting process.  Selecting a university isn’t just about receiving a scholarship, but about finding the best fit for me as an individual.  
"Lorne helped me identify a university with a great coach and great facilities, playing in the right division and conference, but also a university that will offer a top notch degree.
"Having visited and met the coaches and my new team-mates, I know I’m going to love Clemson."

EDITOR: Clemson University did not have a women's golf programme prior to the 2013-2014 season. 

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