Meet the Commercial Appeal 2017 all-metro girls golf team
By John Varlas
Meet the members of the Commercial Appeal 2017 all-metro girls golf team.
The golfer of the year will be announced at the Sports Awards, which takes place June 5 at the Orpheum.
First team
(Nominees for Girls Golfer of the Year)
Jayna Choi
Houston, Jr.
Why chosen: The Vanderbilt commitment had a terrific postseason, shooting 62s to win the district and region tournaments. She finished fourth at the state Large Class tournament (2-over 146) while teaming with Baili Park to give the Mustangs their second team title in three years.
Victoria England
St. George's, Jr.
Why chosen: England was terrific at the Division II-A state tournament, coming through with rounds of 70 and 68 to finish at 6-under and win by 11 shots. It's the second title of her career, matching the one she won as an eighth-grader.
Rachel Heck
St. Agnes, So.
Why chosen: Make it back-to-back Division II-AA state championships for Heck, who has committed to Stanford. After shooting even-par in the first round she roared back with a 6-under 66 to win by 11 strokes. Her performance also led the Stars to their fourth straight team championship.
Second team
Susan Morris, Hutchison, Sr.
Baili Park, Houston, Sr.
Megan Tang, St. Mary's, Jr.
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