THE ROSTER
Lana Calibuso-Kwee – Junior – Wailuku, Hawai’i
- Boasted a 72.93 stroke average in 15 rounds of action in 2022-23, which was the third-best stroke average on the team.
- Placed 12th in her first collegiate action at the 2022 Carmel Cup, shooting 3-over 219.
- Served as the alternate for the Aggies at the NCAA San Antonio Regional and the NCAA Championships.
“Lana is our best cheerleader, far and away. But she’s always ready to go. We put her in a very tough spot last year in the regional and she played a great round for us. She’s working on some swing stuff that I think is going to bear fruit. We’re getting her to understand there’s a process to it and I think it’s hard to go through until you see it in the results. But everybody loves Lana on this team and you need someone like her in order to succeed.” – Gerrod Chadwell
Adela Cernousek – Junior – Antibes, France
- Lead the team this season with a 70.22 stroke average.
- Placed second at the prestigious Stephens Cup, firing a career-best 11-under 205.
- Vaulted Texas A&M to the semifinals of the 2022 NCAA Championships after defeating All-American Beatrice Wallin of Florida State in a 19-hole match.
“Adela has been one of the best players in college golf the last year and a half. When the chips are down, she is so good. I don’t know if she’s lost a match in any of our matches. She has continued to develop and mature, and she is going to be a big leader on this team.”
Blanca Fernández García-Poggio – Graduate – Madrid, Spain
- Claimed accolades as a 2022 All-SEC First Team selection and 2022 WCGA All-American Honorable Mention.
- Is the longest tenured Aggie on the roster, having spent all five years at Texas A&M.
- Boasts an 8-4 record in match play the past three years, the most wins of anyone on the team.
“We’re finally starting to see some of the tough conversations that we’ve had bear fruit. I think we’re starting to see some things that we just stayed consistent on in our message to her. We’re really starting to see her play with a lot of freedom.”
Cayetana Fernández García-Poggio – Freshman – Madrid, Spain
- Currently rated as the No. 2 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
- Placed second at the World Amateur Team Championship where she was representing her home country of Spain.
- Finished fourth at the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur last year and earned another invitation to the prestigious tournament in 2024.
“The best player in the world, period. Last semester was her the toughest semester she’ll ever have in college golf. A lot of things came at her fast, distractions that are fine and healthy, but it’s an adjustment period. The way she came out of it and the way I’ve seen her so far this semester, we’re going to get a very good version of her this spring.”
Lauren Nguyen – Junior – Katy, Texas
- Earned billing as the 2019 Texas Legends Junior Tour Player of the Year.
- Led Seven Lakes to two-straight Region III-6A championships in 2018-19.
- Finished in 71st place at the “Mo”Morial Tournament last season.
“Lauren has weathered the storm and she’s very close to getting in the lineup. I love her persistence. She is willing to just answer the bell every time and get back off the mat when she gets knocked down. She is going to play some golf for us in the future.”
Mia Nixon – Sophomore – Martins Mill, Texas
- Saw action in three tournaments this season.
- Won her match versus USC at the Diego Dual, 2&1.
- Ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the state of Texas and the No. 32 golfer in the 2022 class.
“I love Mia because I think she’s a version of me. A basketball player and a golfer. She has really changed some things over the offseason and really improved. Her game was great in San Diego and she’s in the lineup right now. She is going to be a big part of the future going forward.”
Jennie Park – Graduate – Carrollton, Texas
- Collection of honors includes two-time All-America recognition as well as All-SEC Second Team status last season.
- Notched a top-10 finish at the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur and will be competing at the prestigious tournament again in 2024.
- Led the team last year with a 72.03 stroke average.
“Jennie is a pro. She’s a pro and a quiet leader who leads by example and does everything right. She’s a hard worker that is constantly honing her craft. It was a really busy fall for her, and she’s got that stuff behind her, so she’s ready to have a great semester.”
Zoe Slaughter – Senior – Houston, Texas
- Clinched the 2023 SEC Championship by winning her 21-hole match versus Mississippi State.
- Recognized as the 2021 American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year while playing at Houston.
- Represents Texas A&M as the first African American student-athlete in program history.
“Zoe is the OG. She’s the one that decided to come to A&M and get things started here. She was nicknamed The Silent Assassin in our first trip to nationals, and she continues to live up to that. Off the course, she’s a great listener and a great teammate. Everyone seems to go to her for whatever help they may need and she’s always there.”
Sky Sudberry – Freshman – The Woodlands, Texas
- Earned billing as No. 3 recruit in the state of Texas and the No. 18 golfer in America in the 2023 class based on the American Junior Golf Association rankings.
- Tied for seventh at the Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational (Jan. 15, 2023), shooting a 3-under 213.
- Turned in eight top-20 performances, including three top-10 outings during the 2022 season.
“Sky is a big part of our future. The thing I love about her is she is so poised. She’s in her first year, but it seems like she’s a fifth-year senior. If you put her in a room full of strangers, she’ll work the room. Don’t let her size fool you. She’s super-competitive and has a ton of experience since a very young age. I think that helped her get through her tough fall and she’s in the lineup right.”
