Women's Golf | 1/13/2016 10:07:00 AM

Meet Ella Ofstedahl - Bedfordshire, England/Harlington Upper School

Name: Ella Ofstedahl
Parents Names: Viv Ofstedahl and Darryl Ofstedahl
Siblings names & ages: Sam (23) and Max (21)
Intended Major: Psychology 
Hobbies Outside of Golf: Variety of sport, Reading, Socializing
What I am looking forward to playing college golf? I am looking forward to a new level of competition and being part of a college team. I can't wait to meet new people and develop my golf further.

Amateur golf highlights:
•    2011 HCLGA Girls County Champion and Ladies County Champion (youngest ever)
•    2013 HCLGA Girls County Champion
•    HCLGA County 1st team member- 2014 Regional Champions and Second in National Championships
•    2013 PING Canadian Junior Girls Match Play Champion (Canada) 
•    T20th 2013 Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls U19 Championships (Canada)
•    3rd 2013 England Schools U18 National Championships
•    2013 Represented England Schools and part of winning team in England vs. Scotland home international match (Scotland)
•    2014 Bedfordshire Schools U18 Champion
•    2013 Bedfordshire Schools U16 & U18 Champion
•    2012 Bedfordshire Schools U16 & U18 Champion
•    2015 Reached the match play stages of the British Girls Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Scotland)

Favorite tv show? Suits
Favorite food? Pasta
Favorite music? House music, Sam Smith
Favorite golf course you have ever played? Woburn- The Marquess
Best golf memory? Holing a 60 foot putt on the 18th green at Wentworth during a televised exhibition with Sam Torrence at age 9
Favorite book? Too many to decide!
Best advice I have ever received? Only you can make the difference
Dream golf foursome? Jordan Speith, Anika Sorenstam and Adam Scott
Why I chose Georgia Southern: Right from the start, Coach Kuhfeld and I got on so well and before I even visited, I knew I was going to love Georgia Southern. The university lived up to and beyond my expectations. The practice facilities are amazing and the campus itself is impressive. After meeting all the girls, I can't wait to be a part of the team and have the opportunity to represent Georgia Southern.
After graduation I would like to: Turn professional and try to compete on tour and perhaps become a college golf coach later on.
Coach Kuhfeld on Ofstedahl: "I saw Ella play in Ireland at the British Girl's Championship two summers ago, and her game and demeanor stood out to me right away. Ella brings many things to our young program, and in particular, a first class attitude, experience, and knowledge of her game. She has a wonderful and supportive family who are excited about Ella playing college golf in the U.S., and their enthusiasm is contagious! Ella has continued to grow and improve since her verbal commitment, and I can't wait to have her join us next fall!"