About Ash
What are Ash's career highlights?
Despite a late start in golf, Ash’s career highlights began to shine in her second year of collegiate play. Over her final three years, she secured 5 collegiate wins, setting multiple school records along the way. These records include par or better rounds, number of birdies, and the lowest 18-hole, 36-hole, and 54-hole totals. Ash’s exceptional performance earned her the titles of two-time All-American and Conference Player of the Year. She capped off her collegiate career by graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.99 GPA.
How did Ash get started in golf?
Ash began her golfing journey in January 2017 by trying out for her high school golf team, inspired by her father’s passion for the sport. Within a month, she fell in love with the game, spending entire days at the local golf course. Ash chose to leave behind a promising softball career to pursue golf at the collegiate level. After contacting every college with a women’s golf team, she decided on the University of South Carolina – Beaufort. This decision significantly advanced her skills and fueled her aspiration for a professional golf career.
What inspires Ash to pursue a professional golf career?
Ash is inspired by a passion for the game, a drive to push personal boundaries, and a desire to leave a positive impact on the golf community. Competing at the highest level fuels her ambition to grow as an athlete and role model. Above all, she is motivated by the goal of making her family proud, honoring their unwavering support through her hard work and achievements.
Ash’s Journey
What will Ash's journey look like?
After graduating from college in May 2024, Ash plans to dedicate the rest of the year to refining her skills in preparation for a full tour schedule on the Annika Women’s All Pro Tour in 2025 and 2026. In August 2025, she will attend LPGA Q-School with the aim of securing status on either the Epson Tour or the LPGA Tour. Ash intends to leverage the expertise gained from her professional journey to launch a teaching career in the future.
What are Ash's proposed milestones?
Ash’s proposed milestones include becoming a touring professional, earning a spot on the LPGA Tour, transitioning into a teaching professional role and/or building a successful business, and serving as a community advocate to inspire and support others.
What are the steps Ash is taking to make it to the LPGA?
Ash is competing in professional tournaments to gain experience and improve her ranking. She follows a structured training regimen focused on refining her skills, fitness, and mental game. Additionally, Ash is building a strong support network of coaches, mentors, and boosters to guide her journey to the LPGA.
Support Ash
What are some of the ways to support Ash on her journey?
The journey to professional golf is demanding, with significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. There are several ways to support Ash along this path. Beyond the essential motivation and encouragement from her circle and community, Ash’s booster club offers a way for supporters to contribute financially while staying informed about her progress. Businesses interested in sponsoring Ash can explore a variety of sponsorship options. For more details on how to support Ash, explore the “Booster Club” or “Sponsors” page on this site.
How does Ash's booster club work?
The Booster Club supports Ash by funding training, equipment, and competition costs, as well as providing valuable moral support. Your contributions help ensure Ash has the resources and encouragement needed for success. You can join the Booster club by contacting Ash via the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Why should sponsors collaborate with Ash?
Ash is a dedicated and inspiring athlete who brings visibility and value to sponsor brands. Her growing fan base and community involvement ensure meaningful connections and impactful partnerships.
Insights
What does Ash's training regimen look like?
A professional golf career demands a dedicated training regimen, and Ash rises to the challenge with the support of three specialized coaches: one for swing, one for fitness, and one for mental strength. Thanks to this expert guidance, Ash maintains a rigorous individual training schedule, averaging 8 hours of practice, 6 days a week. To meet the physical demands of the game, she also trains in the gym nearly every day of the week.
What is a typical day like for Ash?
A typical day for Ash includes playing 9-18 holes to sharpen her on-course performance, as well as dedicated range and short game practice sessions. She also spends time on fitness to maintain peak physical condition and mental exercises to enhance focus and resilience. To relax or recharge, Ash loves to read, cook, or work on house projects.
What does a tournament round look like for Ash?
Ash arrives at the course about an hour before her tee time, giving herself plenty of time to get settled. She starts with a short warm-up, hitting only 10-20 balls on the range to keep it brief and avoid turning it into a practice session. Most of her warm-up time is spent on the putting green, focusing on getting the speed right. To calm her nerves, Ash listens to piano music. During the round, she stays focused and snacks on fruits and nuts, and after the round, she spends about 30 minutes fine-tuning her swing and working on any areas where she struggled.
What equipment does Ash use?
Ash plays nearly all Titleist clubs, including her driver, 3-wood, 5-wood, 4-hybrid, and 5-iron through 50-degree wedge. Her favorite club in the bag is her Callaway 58-degree wedge, and she uses an Edel putter that was custom-fitted for her. Ash wears either Titleist or FootJoy gloves and plays the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball.