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Lizette Salas |
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THIS SEASON:
Sophomore Lizette Salas, a returning All-American, is one of the top young players in the country who looks to follow her fine freshman season with an even better sophomore campaign in 2008-2009. She had a stellar fall season, posting four top 10 finishes in as many events, including a win at the Stanford Intercollegiate and another third-place finish.
SUMMER OF 2008:
Competed for U.S. at the Fuji Xerox USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championship at Tokyo Golf Club. She was among only four NCAA women's golfers selected to the team ... She was medalist at the U.S. Women's Open Local qualifier, was medalist at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship and competed at the U.S. Women's Amateur.
2007-2008:
One of the top freshman in the country in 2008, Salas earned 2008 National Golf Coaches Association All-American second-team, All-NCAA West Region and All-Pac-10 second team honors. She was also the 2008 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year ... Salas, fourth on the team in stroke average (73.56), posted four top 10 finishes, seven in the top 15 and finished no lower than 27th in 11 events. During a consistently strong season, she didn't break 71, but was only above 75 seven times in 34 rounds ... She had a season-best tie for fourth at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational with a 220 (76-73-72), took sixth at the 2008 Pac-10 Championships with a 218 (71-74-73) and tied for eighth at the Arizona Wildcat Invitational with a 221 (72-75-74) ... She was an integral part of USC's efforts at the NCAA Championships, tying for 15th with a 295 (73-77-73-72).
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 ... She is majoring in sociology.
PERSONAL NOTES
* Most thrilling moment in sports: Shooting a course record 62 and only winning by three strokes.
* Favorite pastime: Basketball.
* Biggest sports hero: Lorena Ochoa.
* Favorite band: The Cure.
* Favorite food: Mexican.
* Dream foursome: Me, Lorena Ochoa, Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott.
* My favorite thing about USC: Our team is so diverse, every player is either from a different country or state.
* Post-college ambition: Golf course management, LPGA.
* Biggest lesson golf has taught me: It has taught me what the words "work", "determination", "sacrifice", and "self-discipline" really mean.
CAREER NOTES
Lowest 54-Hole Score: 206
Lowest Round: 66
Top 10 Finishes: 8
Highest Finish: 1st
Rounds in 60s: 3
