Nov. 16, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico women’s golf head coach Jill Trujillo announced today that Sarah Salvo and Rebecca Hellbom have signed National Letters of Intent at New Mexico. Salvo joins the UNM program from Glendale, Calif., and is currently the 53rd ranked junior player in the nation. Hellbom is from Vasteras, Sweden and listed by several publications as one of the top juniors in Sweden.
“Sarah and Rebecca are going to be great additions to our team,” said UNM head coach Jill Trujillo. “They are very consistent players and both know how to take it deep. They are both very even tempered and are good students at the top of their classes. I couldn’t be happier with our 2008 class. They will contribute right away and continue the tradition of excellence the UNM women’s golf teams have established.”
Salvo, who played at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High School, recently concluded her high school career and was named an AJGA Rolex Junior All-American Honorable Mention earlier this month.
Hellbom joins UNM as a left-handed ball striker with a long drive and a solid short game. She is currently enrolled at the Swedish National High School of Golf. To find out more about UNM women’s golf visit www.GoLobos.com.