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2026-27 Women's Golf Roster

Sara Pate

  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Burlington, Wash.
  • Previous School Mount Vernon
  • Custom1 Jr./Jr.

Biography

2025-26 
Competed in 12 rounds with an adjusted scoring average of 97.31. 
Shot a collegiate-best round of 86 at the NWC Championship. 
Best finish (12th) came at the Wildcat Invite. 

MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL 
Lettered in golf all four years. 
Lettered in volleyball one year. 
Went to state tournament three years for golf. 
Placed third twice in district tournaments. 
Won district tournament senior year. 
Awarded first team all-conference freshman year 
Awarded second team all-conference three years. 
Member of National Honor Society. 

PERSONAL INFORMATION 
Majoring in Elementary Education. 
Daughter of Lisa and Rob Pate 

WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
I chose to attend Linfield because when I visited, I really liked the environment and how small the classes are. 

WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
Being a student athlete at Linfield means trying my best, maintaining a solid GPA, while representing my school in the sport I love to play. 

HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
Participating and competing in sports has taught me so many life lessons but some of my favorites being communication, compassion, composure, growth mindset, and what it feels like when hard work pays off. 

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
In 10 years, I hope to be settled in my dream career with a family of my own. 

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? 
Any of the religions classes with Jenifer Eblin, her classes are so interesting and covers material that really pushes critical thinking. 

WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE SO FAR? 
The friends I have made. 

WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 
My mom because of her big heart.