Introduction
Since 2005, the Green River women's varsity golf team has been one of the most competitive women's programs in the NW Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC). Playing on two of the finest golf courses in the South Sound Region, Green River has been attracting many local golfers to the campus. Partnering with Meridian Valley Country Club and Washington National Golf Club as their home courses has proved to be a great relationship for the Gator golf program. Green River has finished second in 2005 and 2009 at the NWAACC Championships and secured individual medalist honors in 2009 (Jenna Witmer) and 2007 (Paige Gifford). Gifford later went on to win the Washington State Amateur tournament as well.
For additional information about our golf program, contact head coach, Brandon Lorain.
Meet the Team
2011-2012 Roster
| # | Name | YR | HT |
Hometown / High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeleine Ottosson | FR | 5'7 | Gothenburg, Sweden / Goteborgs HS | |
| Britney Thurber | FR | 5'6 | Milton, WA / Fife HS | |
| Danielle Benson | SO | 5'3 | Bellingham, WA / Mt Baker HS | |
| Amanda Stickle | FR | 5'6 | Auburn, WA / Mountainview HS | |
| Alexandra Hawkins | FR | 5'6 | Auburn, WA / Auburn HS | |
Meet the Coaches
Mike Smith, Head Coach
Mike Smith joined the Green River athletic department in February of 2012 to become the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach. Mike is well connected in Seattle Golf community, having served in the past as an Assistant Golf Professional at Sumner Meadows teaching private lessons and clinics to golfers of all ages and skill levels. Mike attended the San Diego Golf Academy of Arizona where he received his Business Degree. He also received his certification in Advanced Teaching from Mr. Tim Wilkins, a "Top 50 Golf Instructor of America" for three years running. Mike is currently the Assistant Golf Professional at Washington National Golf Club, also having worked at A.S.U. Karsten while attending college, this is the second Pac 12 golf course he's worked for. He currently resides in Renton, WA. where he enjoys playing golf and writing music in his spare time.
Schedule
2011-2012 Season
| Date | Event | Location | Record | Top Individual Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 25-26 | NWAACC #1 |
Ocean Shores GC Aberdeen, WA |
6-2, 3rd | M. Ottosson - 82 (T4) B. Thurber - 88 (T8) |
| Oct 9-10 | Trailblazer Classic | Riverside GC | 2nd | M. Ottosson - 176 (4th) D. Benson - 181 (6th) |
| April 15-16 | NWAACC #2 |
Wine Valley GC Walla Walla, WA |
6-1, 2nd | B. Thurber - 165 (1st) M. Ottosson - 175 (7th) |
| April 22-23 | NWAACC #3 |
Apple Tree GC Yakima, WA |
6-1, 2nd | M. Ottosson - 163 (1st) B. Thurber - 168 (4th) |
| April 29-30 | NWAACC #4 Bellevue, WA |
Glendale CC Bellevue, WA |
6-1, 2nd | M. Ottosson- 165 (2nd) B. Thurber - 175 (4th) |
| May 13-14 | SW Oregon Invite | Bandon Dunes Coos Bay, OR |
4th | M. Ottosson - 167 (3) B. Thurber - 174 (9th) |
| May 20-21 | NWAACC Championships |
McCormick Woods/ Gold Mountain Bremerton, WA |
4th Place | M. Ottosson - 170 (5th) B. Thurber - 177 (8th) D. Benson - 187 A. Stickle - 203 |