2025-26
Competed in 20 rounds with an adjusted scoring average of 90.43.
Earned a top-ten finish at the Wildcat Invite with rounds of 93, 95.
Fired a collegiate-best round of 82 in the second round of the NWC Championship.
Earned Dean’s List honors in both Fall and Spring semesters.
Named to NWC Scholar Athlete Team.
Named to NWC All-Sportsmanship Team.
JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered in golf and diving, also competed in gymnastics.
Totaled 10 top-five SCPGA Golf tournament finishes.
Totaled 15 top 10 SCPGA Golf tournament finishes.
Gymnastics state champion in vault, runner up in bars.
First member of JSerra Catholic girl’s golf to compete in college in five years.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in Finance.
Daughter of Dianne and Bobby Garcia.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I'm seeking a tight-knit community with small classes where I can pursue my academic goals and elevate my golf performance.
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
It is important to me to maintain open communication with my teachers and coaches regarding tardiness or absences from practice or lectures. Additionally, I need to stay current with assignments while competing in tournaments and arrange makeup sessions with professors as needed.
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Being involved in sports has sharpened my time management abilities, teaching me to balance studying and homework with practice commitments effectively. It's also instilled in me the value of teamwork, where mutual support and motivation are key.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
Looking ahead to the next decade, I envision myself deeply involved in the financial sector, potentially collaborating with my dad at LPL Financial or contributing to another leading firm.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY?
The best Linfield Class I've taken has to be The Management of Sport with Max Klein. Dr. Klein made the class super engaging and enjoyable, while still creating an environment where I was able to learn a lot.
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE SO FAR?
My favorite memory has to be the traveling tournaments with the team.
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
The greatest inspiration in my life is my dad. He always supports my sisters and me and is always there for us no matter what happens. He has had a huge impact on who I am today because he has taught me to always give 100% in everything I do and never to give up, even when things get difficult.
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
As a student-athlete, my goals are to improve my scoring average, be a supportive teammate and leader, and create a positive team culture while balancing school and golf.
