Women's Golf | 12/16/2015 3:19:00 PM

Meet Rachel Hardy - Houston, Texas/St. Pius

Name: Rachel Hardy
Parents Names: Marilyn Hardy and Jim Hardy
Intended Major: Criminal Justice
Hobbies Outside of Golf: Fly fishing and hiking
What I am looking forward to playing college golf? College golf represents competition at the highest level. Additionally create the opportunity for close friendships and team camaraderie. I am looking forward to both of these.

Amateur golf highlights:
Winner of 13 junior golf tournaments. Among the highlights are: two-time ACE Junior Tour Championship Winner 2012 and 2013
TAPPS 5A District Champion 2014, 2015
TAPPS 5A Regional Champion 2015
Two-time TAPPS All-State 2014, 2015
Winner of two TJGA Tournament 2015
Won five consecutive high school tournaments in 2015 and named Greater Houston Area Athlete of the Week

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite music: Hip-hop and Country
Favorite golf course you have ever played: Dos Rios Golf Club
Best golf memory: When I won the bet I made with my dad that if I won three consecutive golf tournaments I would have a limo for a day. (I was 10 years old)
Favorite book: The Bible
Best advice I have ever received: Treat others how you would like to be treated
Dream golf foursome: Myself, Jordan Spieth, Matt Kuchar and my grandfather
Why I chose Georgia Southern: Georgia Southern's campus and golf facilities were love at first sight. Coach Kuhfeld was the deciding factor. She is so well organized, has a great understanding of golf, and cares so deeply about every team member. So for me the university and the coach are a perfect match.
After graduation I would like to: I would like to become a lawyer or an FBI agent
Coach Kuhfeld on Hardy: "Rachel has taken to golf a bit later than some of her peers, but she is incredibly athletic, hard- working and soaks up information like a sponge! She is continuing to improve all assets of her game with full support of her amazing golfing family. Rachel will be an extremely competitive and loyal teammate, and we look to her as well for being a stellar and dedicated student. We can't wait to get her to campus and have her as part of our team!"