Megan Schofill

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Megan Schofill
Personal information
Full nameMegan Elizabeth Schofill
Bornc.2001
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States.svg United States
Career
College Auburn University
StatusAmateur
Best results in LPGA major championships
Chevron Championship CUT: 2024
Women's PGA C'ship DNP
U.S. Women's Open T44: 2024
Women's British Open DNP
Evian Championship DNP

Megan Elizabeth Schofill (born c.2001) is an American amateur golfer and winner of the 2023 U.S. Women's Amateur.

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Early life and education

Schofill grew up in Monticello, Florida and began playing golf at an early age. [1] She initially committed to the University of Kentucky to play golf, but later de-committed to attend Auburn University. [1] [2]

Amateur career

Schofill was the winner of the 2020 Florida Women's Amateur [3] and also won the 2023 U.S. Women's Amateur played at Bel-Air Country Club in California. [4]

Amateur wins

Source: [5]

U.S. national team appearances

Source: [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 Cohen, Matt (October 5, 2023). "Megan Schofill is the U.S. Amateur champ and the best Auburn athlete you aren't watching". AL.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. "Megan Schofill bio". Auburn University Athletics.
  3. Smits, Garry (July 12, 2020). "Megan Schofill rallies to win Florida Women's Amateur; Chloe Schaivone of Jacksonville finishes second". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  4. "Auburn grad student Megan Schofill wins US Women's Amateur at Bel-Air". The San Diego Union-Tribune. August 13, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Megan Schofill". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved April 11, 2024.