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2017-18 Women's Golf Roster

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Ashlynn Joyner

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Lakeland, Fla.
  • High School Lakeland Christian School

Biography

Honors and Awards
2017-18 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll

Freshman (2017-18): Played in the lineup in five events and compiled an 83.85 scoring average in the fall • Shot a 77 as an individual in the MSU Citrus Classic, her lowest round of the year.

Prep highlights: Two-time FHSAA District Champ • Two-time Central Florida Junior Tour Player of the year • Four-time All-County selection • 2016 Junior Citrus Champion.

Golf stuff:
- What is your lowest 18 hole score? 72
- Describe the best shot of your life. I was in a sudden death playoff in a priemer event and I hit a 60 degree wedge to a foot and made birdie to win the playoff. 
- What is the strongest part of your game? Ball-striking; mid to long irons 
- When did you start playing your golf? What was your inspiration? I played in my first tournament when I was 10. My whole family plays golf and my dad played in college.
- What would be your dream golf course to play? Augusta National 
- What would be your ideal foursome? Jordan Spieth, Ricky Fowler, Jason Day 

Random thoughts:
- Best advice you ever received. My Dad always told me that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. My family always encouraged me to work hard for anything that I wanted to accomplish. 
- If you had to live off one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Chickfila 
- What celebrity do you get mistaken for? No celebrities, but my best friend and I look like twins
- What would you name the autobiography of your life? “In the middle of my little mess, I forget how big I’m blessed” 

Think fast:
- Favorite vacation place. Pinehurst, NC
- Favorite food. Sweet Potato Fries 
- Favorite book. To Kill a Mockingbird 
- Favorite restaurant. 4 Rivers Barbeque 
- Favorite holiday. Christmas 
- Favorite type of music. Pop

Personal: Born Ashlynn Elizabeth Joyner March 1, 1999, in Lakeland, Fla. • The daughter of David and Carrie Joyner • Has a younger sister, Kate • David played golf at Samford.

Major: Plans to major in criminal justice and criminology.  
 
Career Snapshot
Year Starts Rds Strk Avg. Low Rd. Low 54 Top Finish Top-5 Top-10 Top-20
2017-18 6 15 1251 83.40 77 (MSU) 242 (+26) T44-Terrier 0 0 0

Career Scorecard
2017-18
Tournament Scores Par Finish
Marilynn Smith Invite 95-85-80=260 +44 51
Lady Paladin Intercollegiate 81-84-79=244 +28 84
Jacksonville Classic 79-83-80=242 +26 T64
Terrier Intercollegiate 82-85=167 +23 T44
Idle Hour Collegiate 88-88-85=261 +45 66