Spring/Summer 2023
A lot has happened in 2023! In the spring of 2023, I made it to the UIL 6A State Tournament as a medalist shooting a 75/73. I then began my spring and summer tournament schedule. I played in the US Open Qualifier that was a great experience playing at 6,408 yards and shooting a 78/76. The next week I played with mostly college and professionals at the Texas Women's Open at 6,511 yards in extreme heat, making the cut and shooting a 75/76/76. I didn't think it could get any hotter in June in Texas, but it did, and I shot my career, 2-day best, with a 68/67 at the NTPGA's All American Tour's Series #2 Tourney at The Bridge's Golf Club. The front 9 in Rd 2 was so much fun because I had 2 eagles, 3 birdies and carded a 29 and was -7 at the turn. It was crazy fun. I dropped 2 bogies on the back and turned in scorecard of a 67 and won the tournament. My win earned an exemption into the Ascendant LPGA VOA Championship, the 97th Texas Junior Amateur and the Girls Junior PGA Championship.
Even though I had been working hard and I had confidence in my game, I just didn't have what I needed on the day of the USGA Girl's qualifier. I was heartbroken because after playing at Olde Stone last year in Kentucky, one of my goals was to get to the USAF at Colorado Springs this year. Yesterday wasn't my day. As I write this, it's hard having it all come down to 18 holes. I realize there are going to be a lot of big rounds in front of me and college is going to be even more demanding of my golf game. After that long ride home, I am determined to do the work to make sure I'm up for those challenges!
In July, I have the High School National Championships at the new PGA HQ in Frisco, the VOA Championships and the 97th Texas Junior Amateur. Then in August, I have the 2023 PGA Junior Championships. I am looking forward to finishing strong in these quality championships with some great competition!
December 3, 2022
When I started thinking about colleges a few years ago, I made a list of things that were important to me. I wanted an authentic coach with great experience, a team with chemistry you could feel from their photos, a program with success and high standards where I could commit four years and prepare me for the future. The good Lord knew my list was long and specific, but wouldn’t you know He would send me the perfect fit! Coach Danny Bowen, thank you for answering that call! I committed to be Aggie and can’t wait to become part of the women’s golf team and family in ‘24!
Thank you Daddy and Mama for all you’ve done. I wouldn’t be where I am without you!
Coach Rick Woodson, thank you for your time and expertise in helping my golf swing and success.
Hard work pays off and so do prayers!
Fall 2022
I am a junior at McKinney Boyd High School with a 3.97 GPA and on the High School Varsity Golf team. Our started September 14 where I shot a 69 and won the tournament with four birdies and an eagle. On September 18, I shot my personal best of a 65, with six birdies and an eagle at the TJGT Elite Lonestar Girls Invitational on a 6100/yd course. I also set a course record and tied the low round of all TJGT tournaments. On September 24-25 I shot a 69/75 to win the Veterans Golf Association Invitational with a 4 stroke advantage.
Summer 2022
I had great success this summer. In May I qualified to play in the Texas Women's Open on June 1-2 and shot a 75/75 (+6) on the 6300/yd course. On June 16, I birdied Hole 18 in Round 2 of the Notah Begay III Junior Golf Southern Texas Regional Qualifier to win the Tournament shooting 72/73 (+1). On June 21st, I shot par at the Sunset Golf Club to qualify for the 2022 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship at The Club at Olde Stone, Bowling Green, Kentucky held on July 18-23, 2022
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2023 Ben Hogan Cup
2022-2022 Texas State 6A UIL Golf Tourney
Medalist Qualifier - Round 2
Aired on The Golf Channel on December 8, 2022
Six Birdies and one eagle at TJGT Elite Lonestar Invitational. Career Low, Course Record and Tied All-Time 18-Hole Record for all TJGT Rounds.
December 2022 - Junior Year
State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week
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April 2022 - Sophomore Year
National Honor Society
May 2021 - Freshman Year
Texas 6A State Tournament Medalist Qualifier
Texas UIL District 5-6A All District Team
Texas UIL District 5-6A Districts - Third Place
McKinney Boyd High School Academic All District
McKinney Boyd High School Letterman's Award
McKinney Boyd High School Rookie of the Year
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My Dad and Mom took me to the driving range for the first time in July 2014. I didn't know how to hold the club but when I made contact with the ball, I loved that feeling!
In the fall of 2015, I took my first lesson with Tony Allen at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Course in Katy, Texas. I was so shy at the beginning but Coach Allen had a way of building my confidence and making golf really fun. After each lesson and the more I practiced, I kept seeing improvement. I worked with Coach Allen for two years before moving to N. Texas.
I am a hard worker, am very coachable and focused on my future. My parents have always been supportive and have insisted on good sportsmanship, attitude and ethics in sports and in life. I am competitive like my older sister, Paige, who graduated in May 2022 as a student-athlete on a soccer scholarship at The University of Oklahoma.
I'm looking forward to becoming an Aggie in the Fall of 2024 at New Mexico State University and I look forward to being part the Women's Golf Team. My goal is to play on the LPGA Tour after my collegiate career. Thank you for taking the time to learn about me.
“I still believe today that Emma is on the road to the LPGA. With her outstanding work ethic and her parents’ support, Emma will continue to improve and dominate like her sister in soccer! So proud to be a small part in her life and golf.” ---
Tony Allen www.tonyallengolf.com (281-979-6522)
"I wanted to take a moment on our staff development day to send a quick shout-out to the parents of my most outstanding students. Emma has been doing great in my class this year. She's approached each assignment with enthusiasm, originality, and an outstanding work ethic. She has demonstrated proficiency with several materials and processes, and has produced some excellent work along the way. Emma's commitment to quality and self improvement helps to set the standard for artistic exploration in our classroom. In addition to her exceptional attitude and work ethic, Emma consistently treats others with respect and kindness. You might be surprised to know how rare this is for high school students. Teaching has plenty of challenges, but seeing students like Emma thrive and grow makes all the challenges worthwhile." --
Samuel Thomas, Art Teacher, McKinney Boyd High School
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I can be reached at 832-334-2183. You may also reach out to my coach, PGA Professional Coach, Rick Woodson at 214-673-7867 or www.rickwoodsongolf.com
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