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  Lizette Salas
Lizette Salas

Player Profile
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Azusa, Calif.

High School:
Azusa

Height:
5-3

Birthdate:
07/17/1989

THIS SEASON: Freshman Lizette Salas appears to be an immediate contributor for the 2007-2008 Women of Troy. She appeared in all four of the squad's fall events, posting a pair of top 11 finishes, including a tie for fourth at the Edean Ihlanfeldt.

SUMMER OF 2007: Salas made the round of 16 at the 2007 U.S. Women's Amateur and posted seven top 10 finishes in other events.

HIGH SCHOOL: Salas, who prepped at Azusa (Calif.) High, made eight AJGA appearances this year as a 2006 senior, placing seventh or better in each, including three runner-up finishes ... She was ranked 14th on the AJGA Polo Golf Rankings with a 74.33 scoring average and was selected as a Rolex Junior All-American second teamer ... Salas was one of only three girls chosen to represent the United States at the 2006 Honda International Junior Championship in Japan ... She dominated Southern California golf in 2006, placing first in the three SCPGA Toyota Tour Cup events, making her the top candidate for the SCPGA Tour Cup Girls' Player of the Year Award ... She also helped the Southern California team secure its victory at the 2006 Girls' Junior America's Cup Team Matches, finishing fourth individually ... At the Southern Section-CIF Regional Championships, she shot an 8-under 64 to set a course record en route to an individual championship ... Salas also won the 2006 California state championship at Red Hill C.C. in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

PERSONAL: Salas was born on July 17, 1989 ... She is the daughter of Ramon and Martha Salas.

 
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