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2015-16 Women's Golf Roster
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Lindsey Oliva
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- High School:
- Kellenberg
- Hometown:
- Seaford, N.Y.
As a redshirt sophomore in 2015-16: Participated in all nine tournaments during the season and recorded a stroke average of 93.26 ... named a WGCA All-American Scholar ... fall season highlighted by three consecutive rounds of 85 at the Lady Bison Fall Classic ... placed 30th at the BIG EAST Championship.
As a redshirt freshman in 2014-15: Competed in two events during the spring for a final stroke average of 97.60…shot career-low rounds of 93 in the second rounds of both the LIU Lonnie Barton Invitational (March 10) and Lady Hoya Invitational (March 29).
As a freshman in 2013-14: A redshirt season.
Before St. John’s: Led Kellenberg Memorial High School to the CHSAA League Championship title…captain of the Kellenberg Golf team … named a two-time All-League recipient (2012, 2013) … earned the commitment award in 2010 and 2011 … member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Lindsey Marie Oliva … born in Mineola, N.Y. … daughter of MaryJayne and Joseph Oliva … has one sister, Alexandria, and a brother, John … hoping to become an elementary school teacher … has served as a member of Catholics Scholars, Catholic Student Community (CSC), Saint Vincent DePaul Society (SVDP) and Kappa Delta Pi (School of Ed Honor Society) … majoring in Elementary Education with a concentration in Psychology.
St. John’s Career Low: 85 (three times – last, Rd. 3 at Lady Bison Fall Classic – 9/20/15)
Oliva Up Close...
Age when started playing golf: 12 years old
Most thrilling moment in athletic career: “Breaking a tie on the 18th hole during states to advance to the Federation.
Favorite Golfer: Rory McIlroy
Favorite Golf Course: Cherry Valley Club
Most reliable golf club? “My pitching wedge because I love being 100-yards out. I feel like I can control my pitching wedge the most.”
Best piece of golf advice ever received? “Relax and forget about the last hole. Just stay in the present.”
As a redshirt freshman in 2014-15: Competed in two events during the spring for a final stroke average of 97.60…shot career-low rounds of 93 in the second rounds of both the LIU Lonnie Barton Invitational (March 10) and Lady Hoya Invitational (March 29).
As a freshman in 2013-14: A redshirt season.
Before St. John’s: Led Kellenberg Memorial High School to the CHSAA League Championship title…captain of the Kellenberg Golf team … named a two-time All-League recipient (2012, 2013) … earned the commitment award in 2010 and 2011 … member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Lindsey Marie Oliva … born in Mineola, N.Y. … daughter of MaryJayne and Joseph Oliva … has one sister, Alexandria, and a brother, John … hoping to become an elementary school teacher … has served as a member of Catholics Scholars, Catholic Student Community (CSC), Saint Vincent DePaul Society (SVDP) and Kappa Delta Pi (School of Ed Honor Society) … majoring in Elementary Education with a concentration in Psychology.
St. John’s Career Low: 85 (three times – last, Rd. 3 at Lady Bison Fall Classic – 9/20/15)
Oliva Up Close...
Age when started playing golf: 12 years old
Most thrilling moment in athletic career: “Breaking a tie on the 18th hole during states to advance to the Federation.
Favorite Golfer: Rory McIlroy
Favorite Golf Course: Cherry Valley Club
Most reliable golf club? “My pitching wedge because I love being 100-yards out. I feel like I can control my pitching wedge the most.”
Best piece of golf advice ever received? “Relax and forget about the last hole. Just stay in the present.”