Nov. 17, 2005
University of New Mexico head women’s golf coach Jackie Booth has announced the signing of two high school players to national letters of intent. Both will be freshmen in 2006-07.
Britney Choy is currently a senior at Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. Jodi Ewart is a senior at The Wensleydale School in Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England.
Britney Choy…..5-7…..Wahiawa, Hawaii (Leilehua HS)
A 16-year-old senior at Leilehua HS in Wahiawa, Hawaii on the island of Oahu…two-time state high school champ, shooting a 3-over 147 (73-74) as a sophomore at Wailua GC on the island of Kauai…won three straight (2001-03) Callaway state junior championships…can consistently drive in the 260- to 270-yard range…has a 3.5 GPA…2005…finished tied for 22nd at the Junior World Championship and advanced to the second round in the championship flight of the Women’s Trans National Amateur Championship, a tournament comprised mostly of college players…2004…captured the Oahu Interscholastic Association title by 11 shots, firing a 144 (76-68) and earning OAI player of the year honors…PERSONAL…born Nov. 30, 1988…full name is Britney Ann Choy…age is 16.
Jodi Ewart…5-5…Middleham, North Yorkshire, England
A member of the England Elite U18 World Class Potential Squad for the past four years…handicap is +1…also a member of England U18 International, winning three of four matches last year, and the Yorkshire County Elite Training Squad…Yorkshire Girls U18 Team member since 1999…2005…Yorkshire girl’s champion at 4-under-par…Daily Telegraph junior champion, winning by two shots with a 3-over-par at Dubai Creek…won five of six matches, helping lead England to the European championship over Sweden…placed 15th (3-over) at the Scottish Ladies Open played at Royal Troon…finished at 1-over to place 9th at the Welsh Ladies Open…2004…finished 8th at the British Ladies Amateur Strokeplay Championship…PERSONAL…born Jan. 7, 1988…age is 16…played soccer as well at Wensleydale…enjoys tennis, field hockey and track and field…father is a jockey.
“We are very excited to add Britney and Jodi to our lineup,” said Booth. “They both have a lot of national experience and will help make our team very strong next year. Britney can hit her drives 270 yards and has a great short game as well. Jodi is a very steady player. She hits the fairways and greens and when her putter gets hot she can shoot some low scores. They both fell in love with our golf course and practice facility and are very excited to be Lobos.”