Maria Alzueta Garcia

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Vigo, Spain
High School:
Rosias 2
Swing:
Right

Freshman (2015-16)
• Helped provided depth and strong work ethic in practice
• Instrumental behind the scenes with U-M returning to the NCAA postseason for the first time in four years and the NCAA Finals in 14 years
• Played in first collegiate, and only event of the season, as an individual at the East & West Match Play Challenge (Sept. 20-22)
• Posted a career-best 36-hole total with a 153 (79-74) in stroke play qualifier
• One of three Wolverines to record a match play victory, closing with a 1-1 record

Prep Career
• Played at the Institute of Secondary Education Rosias 2
• In 2015 season, finished 10th at the Ladies Valencia Open (74-76-72-79/301), tied for 16th at the Madrid Championship (81-77-73/231) and tied for 18th at the International Stroke Play of Spain (72-78-77/227). She also competed in Spain vs. Sweden Match Play event
• In 2014 season, medalist at Spain's Ladies Galician State Championship (73-70/143), tied for ninth at the North & South Junior Championship (78-71-72/221) at the Pinehurst Country Club and was 13th at the International Stroke Play of Spain (73-73-75/221). She also competed at the British Open Amateur Championship, did not advance to match play
• In 2013 season, advanced to the second round of match play at the British Girls Amateur Championship and finished 10th at the Ladies Madrid Open (75-79-71/225)

Personal
• Given name is Maria Alzueta Garcia
• Born on February 9, 1997 in Vigo, Spain
• Daughter of Maria Garcia and Inigo Alzueta
• Enrolled in School of Engineering
• Undecided major

What's in Maria's Bag?
• Driver: TaylorMade
• Woods: Ping
• Irons: Ping
• Wedges: Cleveland
• Putter: Scotty Cameron
• Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
• Glove: Titleist
• Favorite Club: Putter
• Favorite Course: La Moraleja (Madrid, Spain)
• Best Career Round: 64 (Real Aero Club de Vigo, Vigo, Spain)
• Superstitions: None