STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern women's golf coach Emily Kuhfeld announced today that Madison Heideman (Largo, Fla./Osceola Fundamental/Florida Atlantic) has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Eagles, beginning in the 2019-20 season.

Heideman transferred from Florida Atlantic, where she played in five events as a freshman, including the Conference USA Championship. Her best finish was a tie for 18th in the FAU Winter Warmup, where she shot a season low 74 in the second round. She also tied for 25th at The Strutter, Georgia Southern's home tournament.

"I am excited that Madi will be joining our program," said Kuhfeld. "I have enjoyed getting to know Madi and her parents, and feel she is a great fit golf-wise, socially and academically for our program. Her collegiate experience, work ethic and drive to succeed will really help the competitiveness of our program."

Heideman earned first team all-conference honors in consecutive seasons during her junior and senior year at Osceola Fundamental High School, and she was the only female athlete at the school to advance to the state championships all four years.

The Eagles return seven letterwinners, including 2019 Sun Belt Individual champion Ella Ofstedahl, to the 2019-20 roster. Heideman joins Alberte Thuesen (Copenhagen, Denmark) as the two newcomers to the team.

Getting to know Madison
Favorite food?
-    My favorite food is chicken tenders.

Favorite TV show?
-    My favorite tv show is either Riverdale or anything on HGTV. 

Favorite vacation?
-    My favorite vacation was when my family and I went on a Disney cruise when I was little.

If you could have one superpower what would it be?
-    If I could have one superpower I would want the power of shapeshifting. I think it would be cool to be able to shift into a cool animal.  

Favorite golf course?
-    My favorite golf course is King and Bear Golf Course in St. Augistine, Florida. 

Favorite thing to practice?
-    My favorite thing to practice is putting.  

One golf course you wish you could play?
-    One course I wish I could play is the Manele Golf Course in Lanai City, Hawaii. 

What is one thing you want to experience when your come to Georgia Southern?
-    One thing I want to experience when I come to Georgia Southern is just being able to enjoy a very quiet and quaint town. Growing up, I've always been in a heavily populated area and I think it would be great to experience something new.  

One thing about coming to college that you are excited about?
-    One thing about college that I am excited about is being able to meet and become friends with new people. 

THIS OR THAT
Choose one of the following:
Chinese Food             /             American Food
Netflix                 /             Going to the movie theatre
Romance Movies           /              Horror Movies
Flying Somewhere           /            Driving Somewhere 
Hot Weather              /             Cold Weather
Hitting a Driver           /            Making a Putt