Monday, 6/9/97 Eunice Choi Women’s golf
Eunice Choi could be labeled the Tiger Woods of UCLA. With her
long drives and steady putting, she has positioned herself among
the few collegiate players who have a shot at joining the Ladies
Professional Golfing Association (LPGA) tour in December. "It’s
been my quest (to turn pro) since I was a little kid," Choi said.
"Since I was 12, I wanted to make something of myself. I’ve built
myself this far and I want to go on further." Head Coach Jackie
Steinmann believes Choi has the stuff to turn pro. "Choi brings a
lot to the golf course. Her teammates call her ‘Unibomber’ for her
long blasts. She commonly drives the ball 20 to 30 feet further
than her competitors." Choi came to UCLA as one of the top recruits
in the nation. The 1989 Junior World Champion’s many high school
accolades include qualifying for the Boys CIF Championships her
senior year and winning the 1990 SCPGA Tournament of Champions,
among many others. Choi didn’t disappoint after she ventured to
Westwood. After signing the letter of intent to become a Bruin, she
has never left the lineup. This is not an easy feat, as the UCLA
women’s golf team is consistently ranked in the top 10. Choi
continues to have a successful senior year, notching her second
Pac-10 honorable mention. She finished this year with a flourish:
third place in the Pac-10 Championships and 16th place in the
national championships. This season ended an unforgettable
four-year career that Choi will never exchange for anything else.
"Being on the UCLA team has been a very fun experience and I’m
going to miss it," Choi said. "When I look back on my college
years, I’ve learned a lot about myself. I’m very glad to be
graduating because now I can focus solely on golf." By Chris
Umpierre, Daily Bruin Contributor. Eunice Choi