St. John's University Athletics
2018-19 Women's Golf Roster
Alejandra Sanchez
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Instituto Cesar
- Hometown:
- Cancun, Mexico
As a senior in 2018-19: Competed in six of the Red Storm’s tournaments … Finished the season with a 79.39 stroke-average across 18 rounds … Recorded the fourth-best stroke-average on the team and 21st in the BIG EAST … Recorded five top-30 finishes and two top-15 finishes.
As a junior in 2017-2018: Played in all nine of the team's tournaments ... Sanchez recorded four top-10 finishes ... Her low round effort came during the the first round of the Brown Bear Invitational where she turned in a 70 following 18 holes of play to finish in a tie for fourth ... Her best showing of the 2017-18 campaign cam at the Butler Benbow Invitational, Sanchez turned in a pair of 75s to finish in a tie for second.
Before St. John’s: Played for Bethune Cookman University for a year and a half.
Personal: Full name is Alejandra Sanchez Mejorada Mendoza (Alejandra Sanchez) … Born in Cancun Mexico … Daughter of Enrique Sanchez Mejorada Cortes and Marina Mendoza Castellanos ... Has three siblings: Andrea, who also plays for St. John’s women’s golf team, Martha and Nino.
Sanchez Up Close…
Age you started playing golf: “6 years old”
Who is your favorite golfer? “Jordan Spieth”
What is your favorite golf course to play on? “El Jaguar Country Club”
Most thrilling moment of your athletic career: “My first hole in one”
Best piece of golf advice you ever received? “Be smart and positive on each shot”