2024-25 (Junior): Participated in four tournaments and seven rounds…averaged 82.1 strokes per round with a low round of 76…tied for second while playing as an individual at the Evann Parker Memorial with single-round score of 79…tied for ninth at the YSU Kickoff with a single-round 81…recorded a two-round total of 163 (76-87) at the Roseann Schwartz Invitational…carded a three-round score of 252 (86-82-84) at the Lady Blue Hen Invitational.
2023-24 (Sophomore): Participated in 10 tournaments and 23 rounds…named a 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholar…averaged 81.0 strokes per round with a low round of 74…placed fifth at the YSU Kickoff with a single-round score of 74…tied for 17th at the Purple Eagles Invitational with a three-round total of 250 (81-85-84)…tied for 11th at the Chippewa Invitational with a two-round 154 (77-77)…tied for 35th at the Howard Lady Bison Invitational with a three-round score of 239 (78-83-78)…tied for 12th at the YSU Spring Invitational with a two-round total of 159 (77-82)…tied for 23rd at the Horizon League Championships with a three-round 249 (83-80-86)…earned her second letter.
2022-23 (Freshman): Participated in seven tournaments and 10 rounds…averaged 81.9 strokes per round with a low round of 74…tied for eighth in her collegiate debut at the YSU Kickoff with a single-round score of 79…tied for 11th at the Roseann Schwartz Invitational with a two-round score of 153 (74-79)…tied for fourth at the YSU Spring Invitational with a single-round 78…carded a two-round 162 (81-81) at NKU’s The Julie…recorded a two-round total of 173 (88-85) at the Navy Spring Invitational...earned her first letter.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letter winner at Uniontown Area High School…three-year captain on the boys’ varsity golf team and four-time First-Team All-County Golf Team selection…two-time Fayette County Coaches Association Tournament medalist…posted a nine-hole scoring average of 37 during the 2021 season…two-time PIAA state qualifier…earned a sixth-place finish with a round of 77 in 2021…three-time WPIAL Championship finalist…claimed the WPIAL Section 2 title with a round of 74 in 2021…recorded a low nine-hole round of 33, a low 18-hole round of 70 and a low 36-hole score of 147 (75-72)…three-time Hurricane Junior Golf Tour medalist.
PERSONAL: Parents are Don and Angela…has a brother (Donte) and a sister (Danae)…Danae was also a member of the YSU women’s golf team from 2020-24...major is education...recipient of the 2024-25 Northeast Ohio Presidents' Cup Scholarship.
More About Adena:
Why I Chose YSU:Â My dream was to play Division I golf and committing to YSU allows me the opportunity and I also have the fortune of playing with my sister, Danae, for two years.
The best thing about Coach Miklos is: Coach Miklos was very dedicated and took every opportunity to recruit me, even during the COVID-19 pndemic, when he was allowed. He believes in his players and emphasizes staying positive even when things aren’t going well.
The best thing about being a Penguin golfer:Â I will be playing Division IÂ golf while making lifetime friends with other team members.
The best thing about going to school at YSU is:Â They offer an education degree that will allow me to work in a profession that touches the lives of others and can potentially guide them for a lifetime of happiness and success.
At 150 yards, I pull out my:Â 7 iron
My favorite club in my bag is my:Â 52 degree
My favorite golf course: Port Royal Barony Golf Course (Hilton Head, S.C.)
My favorite golfer:Â Tiger Woods
My golf superstitions/rituals are:Â Have to use white tees with blue stripes.
Person I would love to play a round of golf with:Â Will Zalatoris
My greatest sports moment:Â Having the opportunity to play at Oakmont Country Club.
Best career competitive round:Â 70 (-2)
Hobbies:Â Eating/trying new foods, antiquing, being outdoors, hanging around family and dancing.
Post-college plans/ambitions:Â Begin my teaching career and start classes to obtain my master's degree and eventually my PhD so I can teach at the college level.
