University of Memphis Athletics
Nov 13, 2014 | Women's Golf
MEMPHIS - -
The University of Memphis women’s golf team has received a National Letter of Intent from Shelby County High School’s Madison Thomas (Shelbyville, Ky./Shelby County HS) for the 2015-16 season it was announced Thursday. Thomas becomes the Lady Tigers’ first signee for next season.
“Madison is an extremely accomplished golfer and we are excited about her future as a Lady Tiger,” Head Coach Beth Harrelson said. “She has a vast amount of experience and I envision her coming in and contributing right away.”
Thomas recently captured the Kentucky State individual medalist honors at the state championship tournament, firing a two-day total of -5 (71-68—139) in the championship tournament. The state tournament appearance was a seventh straight championship appearance for Thomas, who has played in every state tournament since she was a sixth-grader (2008-2014).
Also a 2012 Junior PGA qualifier and a Kentucky Junior Amateur champ, Thomas was an all-state honoree and was named the Kentucky Girls player of the Year earlier this month after her state individual medalist win by the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association. She is also a KGCA Region Five all-region team honoree. She also qualified for the 2014 U.S. National Publinks and for the USGA Girls Amateur.
The daughter of Tony and Tammy Thomas, Madison plays out of the Weissinger Hills Golf Club.
