Naree Song joins Rollins coaching staff
Naree Song during the second round of the 2005 Lexus Cup.
Naree Song has joined the Rollins women’s coaching staff, the school announced Feb. 1.
Song, a former University of Florida and LPGA member, was low amateur at the 2000 U.S. Women’s Open as a 14-year-old. Later that year, she won the Kosaido Thailand Ladies Open as an amateur.
“Naree has a unique skill set that will really help elevate our program,” head coach Julie Garner said. “Not all great players are great teachers, but she is a natural at mentoring players at all levels. She explains the fundamentals of the game simply and completely, and has a great rapport with our team.”
The Tars begin their spring season Feb. 6-7 at the Kiawah Island Invitational. Rollins won three of four tournaments in the fall and was runner-up at the Nova Southeastern Shark Invitational.
Song, who has a twin sister Aree, also an LPGA pro, won the Florida High School State Championship as a sixth-grader and three AJGA ...
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