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McMyler Excited About Fulfilling Dream of Playing for a NCAA Title
5/14/2024 3:00:00 PM | Women's Golf
By Lindy Brown, Duke Senior Associate Communications Director
DURHAM – As the Duke women's golf program gets set to head west to the NCAA Championship for the 34th time in school history, Blue Devil graduate student Emma McMyler will be playing for a NCAA title for the first time in her collegiate career.
McMyler, a native of San Antonio, Texas, was a decorated golfer at Xavier her first three years in college where she earned BIG EAST Golfer of the Year three times, ALL-BIG EAST honors on three occasions, BIG EAST Freshman of the Year, Scholar All-American three times and was the 2022 BIG EAST Individual Champion. She also guided Xavier to three consecutive BIG EAST Championships.
But there was one thing missing – competing for an NCAA Team Championship.
That will change this week as McMyler and the Duke women's golf team travels to Carlsbad, Calif., for the NCAA Championship at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.
McMyler had great success at Xaiver and will be known as one of the most accomplished golfers in Musketeer women's golf history. Along with excelling on the golf course, she shined in the classroom, graduating in three years with a degree in actuarial science in May of 2023.
"I wanted to join a program that has great history playing in NCAA Championships and winning," said McMyler. "After my visit, I knew Duke would be the right fit for me both academically and athletically."
Shortly after signing with Duke in May of 2023, McMyler went on to win the Southern Amateur Championship in her home state of Texas. She also turned in a quarterfinal appearance at the North & South Women's Amateur in Pinehurst, before arriving in Durham.
McMyler attended the Duke Fuqua School of Business Master of Management Studies Program for the 2023-24 academic year, graduating this past Friday with her second college degree.
"Since I arrived in Durham, I have really enjoyed it," McMyler said. "At Duke you are surrounded by so many outstanding athletes, coaches and staff and it brings out the best in you. My main goal in coming to Duke was to compete for an NCAA Championship and I am excited to have that opportunity with this team."
McMyler carried her momentum from the summer into this season with the Blue Devils. She owns a team-best 71.67 stroke average with a team-best three top-10 finishes and five top-20 placements. Her 17 rounds of even or under par are tied for a team best, while her six rounds in the 60s also are tied for a team high. McMyler is also the highest Duke golfer ranked in the Scoreboard National Rankings at No. 38 and earned All-ACC accolades by a vote of the league head coaches.
In the spring, McMyler earned the prestigious invitation to compete in the Augusta National Women's Amateur as one of the top-72 amateur golfers in the world. With her father, Brian McMyler, on the bag, the duo was able to fulfill the dream of playing the famed Augusta National Golf Club.
McMyler most recently helped lead the Blue Devils to a second-place ledger at the NCAA Cle Elum Regional in Washington. She carded a sixth-place finish with scores of 74, 69 and 72 in very challenging conditions. It marked her fourth-consecutive top-10 finish at an NCAA Regional.
Only one Duke golfer in program history had turned in four straight top-10 finishes at a NCAA Regional – Leona Maguire. Not bad company for McMyler.
As the Blue Devils take the course Friday in the first round in California, McMyler will be playing in her final collegiate event.
What a way to conclude a decorated career by vying for a National Championship.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's golf, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWGOLF".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
DURHAM – As the Duke women's golf program gets set to head west to the NCAA Championship for the 34th time in school history, Blue Devil graduate student Emma McMyler will be playing for a NCAA title for the first time in her collegiate career.
McMyler, a native of San Antonio, Texas, was a decorated golfer at Xavier her first three years in college where she earned BIG EAST Golfer of the Year three times, ALL-BIG EAST honors on three occasions, BIG EAST Freshman of the Year, Scholar All-American three times and was the 2022 BIG EAST Individual Champion. She also guided Xavier to three consecutive BIG EAST Championships.
But there was one thing missing – competing for an NCAA Team Championship.
That will change this week as McMyler and the Duke women's golf team travels to Carlsbad, Calif., for the NCAA Championship at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.
McMyler had great success at Xaiver and will be known as one of the most accomplished golfers in Musketeer women's golf history. Along with excelling on the golf course, she shined in the classroom, graduating in three years with a degree in actuarial science in May of 2023.
"I wanted to join a program that has great history playing in NCAA Championships and winning," said McMyler. "After my visit, I knew Duke would be the right fit for me both academically and athletically."
"My main goal in coming to Duke was to compete for a NCAA Championship" -@emma_mcmyler ????
— Duke Women's Golf (@DukeWGOLF) May 14, 2024
T-minus 4 days till we take the stage in Carlsbad, CA! #GoDuke pic.twitter.com/RTt0ue6c20
Shortly after signing with Duke in May of 2023, McMyler went on to win the Southern Amateur Championship in her home state of Texas. She also turned in a quarterfinal appearance at the North & South Women's Amateur in Pinehurst, before arriving in Durham.
McMyler attended the Duke Fuqua School of Business Master of Management Studies Program for the 2023-24 academic year, graduating this past Friday with her second college degree.
"Since I arrived in Durham, I have really enjoyed it," McMyler said. "At Duke you are surrounded by so many outstanding athletes, coaches and staff and it brings out the best in you. My main goal in coming to Duke was to compete for an NCAA Championship and I am excited to have that opportunity with this team."
McMyler carried her momentum from the summer into this season with the Blue Devils. She owns a team-best 71.67 stroke average with a team-best three top-10 finishes and five top-20 placements. Her 17 rounds of even or under par are tied for a team best, while her six rounds in the 60s also are tied for a team high. McMyler is also the highest Duke golfer ranked in the Scoreboard National Rankings at No. 38 and earned All-ACC accolades by a vote of the league head coaches.
In the spring, McMyler earned the prestigious invitation to compete in the Augusta National Women's Amateur as one of the top-72 amateur golfers in the world. With her father, Brian McMyler, on the bag, the duo was able to fulfill the dream of playing the famed Augusta National Golf Club.
McMyler most recently helped lead the Blue Devils to a second-place ledger at the NCAA Cle Elum Regional in Washington. She carded a sixth-place finish with scores of 74, 69 and 72 in very challenging conditions. It marked her fourth-consecutive top-10 finish at an NCAA Regional.
Only one Duke golfer in program history had turned in four straight top-10 finishes at a NCAA Regional – Leona Maguire. Not bad company for McMyler.
As the Blue Devils take the course Friday in the first round in California, McMyler will be playing in her final collegiate event.
What a way to conclude a decorated career by vying for a National Championship.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's golf, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWGOLF".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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