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Choi Named Assistant Coach at San Diego State
9/8/2021 5:18:00 PM | Women's Golf
DURHAM – Former Duke women's golf standout Sandy Choi was named assistant coach at San Diego State on Wednesday as announced by Aztecs head coach Lauren Dobashi.
Choi was a four-year starter for the Blue Devils from 2013-17 and competed on the Symetra Tour since 2018 following graduation.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Sandy to the Aztec family," Dobashi said. "She was an accomplished student-athlete at Duke and had some great success in her professional career. Her playing experience matched with her calm demeanor will make her a great coach and I can't wait for her to get started!"
Choi played in over 50 tournaments on the Symetra Tour and finished in the top-10 twice and top-25 five times. Her two top-10 finishes came in back-to-back weeks in 2018, tying for sixth at the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout and then tying for ninth at the Guardian Championship.
"I am so excited to start my coaching career in my hometown," Choi said. "I am very fortunate to be working with Lauren and be part of a team with great players. It will be a very special season!"
While at Duke, Choi helped the Blue Devils win the 2014 NCAA Championship and claim two ACC titles (2014 & 2017). Individually, she was a WGCA Honorable Mention All-American in 2016, a three-time All-ACC selection (2015-17), a team captain (2016-17) and earned seven top-10 finishes, including a title at the 2014 Powerade Cougar Classic.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Choi moved to San Diego when she was 12. At Torrey Pines High School, she was named the 2011 San Diego Section Player of the Year after winning CIF Sectional and Regional titles as an individual. She helped Torrey Pines HS win three CIF state championships (2010-12) before going to Duke ranked as the 20th best junior golfer in the country.
An honor roll student and four-time All-ACC Academic Team honoree, Choi graduated from Duke with a degree in psychology in 2017. She resides in North County San Diego.
Choi becomes the latest branch on the Duke head coach Dan Brooks' coaching tree, that also features Emily Bastel (Florida Head Coach), Jan Dowling (Michigan Head Coach), Kalen Anderson (South Carolina Head Coach) and Allen Terrell (Coastal Carolina Director of Golf).
"This will be an excellent transition for Sandy," said Brooks. "She has played golf at a high level - experience that will serve her well as a coach. Working with Lauren will give Sandy an excellent start on the business. If she grows to love it I think she'll do very well at it. I'm happy for Sandy!"
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Choi was a four-year starter for the Blue Devils from 2013-17 and competed on the Symetra Tour since 2018 following graduation.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Sandy to the Aztec family," Dobashi said. "She was an accomplished student-athlete at Duke and had some great success in her professional career. Her playing experience matched with her calm demeanor will make her a great coach and I can't wait for her to get started!"
Choi played in over 50 tournaments on the Symetra Tour and finished in the top-10 twice and top-25 five times. Her two top-10 finishes came in back-to-back weeks in 2018, tying for sixth at the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout and then tying for ninth at the Guardian Championship.
"I am so excited to start my coaching career in my hometown," Choi said. "I am very fortunate to be working with Lauren and be part of a team with great players. It will be a very special season!"
While at Duke, Choi helped the Blue Devils win the 2014 NCAA Championship and claim two ACC titles (2014 & 2017). Individually, she was a WGCA Honorable Mention All-American in 2016, a three-time All-ACC selection (2015-17), a team captain (2016-17) and earned seven top-10 finishes, including a title at the 2014 Powerade Cougar Classic.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Choi moved to San Diego when she was 12. At Torrey Pines High School, she was named the 2011 San Diego Section Player of the Year after winning CIF Sectional and Regional titles as an individual. She helped Torrey Pines HS win three CIF state championships (2010-12) before going to Duke ranked as the 20th best junior golfer in the country.
An honor roll student and four-time All-ACC Academic Team honoree, Choi graduated from Duke with a degree in psychology in 2017. She resides in North County San Diego.
Choi becomes the latest branch on the Duke head coach Dan Brooks' coaching tree, that also features Emily Bastel (Florida Head Coach), Jan Dowling (Michigan Head Coach), Kalen Anderson (South Carolina Head Coach) and Allen Terrell (Coastal Carolina Director of Golf).
"This will be an excellent transition for Sandy," said Brooks. "She has played golf at a high level - experience that will serve her well as a coach. Working with Lauren will give Sandy an excellent start on the business. If she grows to love it I think she'll do very well at it. I'm happy for Sandy!"
#GoDuke
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