Dean Rounds Out Recruiting Class

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –University of Arkansas women’s golf coach Shauna Estes-Taylor announced the signing of Julia Dean rounding out the 2016-17 class.

Dean attends Brighton High School in Brighton, Michigan and had several scholarship offers from schools in the Power 5 Conferences.

Dean’s accomplishments include 11 top-10 finishes in American Junior Golf Association tournaments and participation in the 2014 USGA Girls Junior Amateur. She earned medalist honors in the 2016 USGA Junior Girls Amateur qualifier, advancing to match play. Dean played one season of high school golf winning the 2015 Division I State title and the title of Miss Golf while setting the state scoring average record. Golfweek ranks Dean at No. 82 and No. 25 in her class. Her current POLO Golf Ranking is No. 89.

In addition, Dean posted a 66 in the 4-Ball qualifier at Richland Country Club in Nashville, and shot 3-under at the championship at Streamsong Resort to move into match play.

Dean is the daughter of Craig and Lisa Dean and she has a sister, Angela.

From Shauna Estes-Taylor
“I couldn’t be more excited to add Julia Dean to our team. She’s a great fit for our us and we feel very lucky to have signed her after a short but vigorous recruiting process. Julia has a complete game that encompasses length, an ability to scramble when she needs too, and a very good understanding of her skills. These are all ingredients needed to be a successful collegiate player. She has competed at high level and will transition to college golf flawlessly. Julia will impact our program on and off the golf course right away.

Arkansas women’s golf got better this week with the additions of Julia, Maria, and Brooke to our family. Mike (Adams, Assistant Coach) and I have worked hard to find young women who embody honor, integrity, and excellence in school and golf. We hit the lottery with these three and we look forward to their arrival in August.”