Texas Tech University Athletics
Womens Golf Adds Newest Addition
November 18, 2003 | Women's Golf
Nov. 18, 2003
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech women's golf announced today the signing of Valerie Tan to the 2004-2005 squad. Tan will graduate from Bradenton Academy in Bradenton, Fla., in May after a prestigious career in the junior ranks.
Malaysian native Tan has played all over the world including a silver place finish at the Hong Kong MacGregor Junior Championship. She represented Malaysia in both 2000 and 2002, at the World Amateur Team Championship. Tan turned in a top 15 finish at the Junior World Championship in San Diego in 2001 and played in the 2003 AJGA Chateau Elan Adidas finishing in 15th place. She has three career wins including the 2001 Malaysian Ladies Open, 2001 Malaysian Ladies Close, 2002 Malaysian Game.
Head coach Stacey Totman is excited the experience that Tan will bring to the team.
"Val is an exceptional player and has a great deal of success not only in the US, but in other countries. She will definitely make a huge and immediate impact in the program. Val is a great ball striker and has great length off of the tee," said Totman. "The best thing about Val is that she has the whole package, not only is she a great player, but she is a terrific young lady with a awesome personality. I am thrilled with her addition to the Texas Tech family."
