2020 Meredith College Women's Golf

Competing with Integrity, Discipline, Respect, and Responsibility

COACHING STAFF

JIMMY HAMILTON Head Golf Coach

B. S. Business Administration | University of Maryland

Jimmy Hamilton joined the Meredith College athletics staff in August 2017 to direct the new club golf program, which became the college’s ninth varsity sport this fall. Hamilton utilized his nearly 40 years of professional golf leadership and teaching experience to move the program to varsity status in just two years.

A golf instructor at Wildwood Green Golf Club since 2012, Hamilton now directs The Golf Academy, while still conducting private lessons and junior programming aimed at long term player development.

Hamilton’s professional golf career began at North Ridge Country Club as the assistant golf professional, and he spent one year as the head golf pro at Raleigh Country Club. Before joining Wildwood Green, Hamilton also owned and operated two Raleigh-area golf practice centers, managing all aspects of each business while continuing to teach.

THE JIMMY HAMILTON FILE COACHING EXPERIENCE: • Director of Instruction/Instructor, Golf Academy, Wildwood Green Golf Club, 2012-present • PGA of America, Class A Professional, 1982-present • St. Mary’s School, head coach, 2002-16 • St. Timothy’s, head coach, 2013-16 • Capitol Tee Golf Practice Center, teaching professional, 1999-2004 • Raleigh Country Club, head golf professional, 1986-87 • North Ridge Country Club, assistant golf professional, 1978-82

Throughout his career, Hamilton has received recognition for his teaching expertise, including a recent nod from Golf Digest as a TOP 10 top-10 North Carolina teacher, as well as 2003-2006. He has received Jimmy Hamilton was named one of the top 10 golf multiple nominations from his PGA peers for Carolinas PGA Junior Golf instructors in North Carolina by Golf Digest.

Leader, Teacher of the Year, Junior Player Development Award, Player Development Award, and Club Professional of the Year. Several of his golfers have gone on to compete for NCAA Division I programs, including 2017 U.S. Amateur Champion and the 2016-17 Clemson University ACC Freshman of the Year, Doc Redman.

Hamilton made the cut in 1991 at the Greater Greensboro Open and finished tied for eighth in the 2009 National Senior Club Professional Championship. He played the following year in the 2010 Senior PGA Championship at Colorado Golf Club in Denver.

PLAYERS

EMMA BROOKS FR Raleigh, N.C. / Broughton

JENNIFER MACKAMAN SR Shelby, N.C. / Shelby (Appalachian State)

VICTORIA BUETI SR Cary, N.C. / Danbury

ALLYSON NOWELL JR Wake Forest, N.C. / Rolesville

LEAH CAMPBELL SO Goldsboro, N.C. / Charles B. Aycock

FAITH RYAN SO Raleigh, N.C. / St. Mary’s (Wake Tech CC)

LILLIEN GASKINS FR Clayton, N.C. / Clayton

SARAH WALLACE FR Raleigh, N.C. / Broughton

ABOUT MEREDITH COLLEGE WILDWOOD GREEN GOLF CLUB The home of Meredith’s varsity golf program and Annual Golf Classic. Originally established in 1986, Wildwood Green’s beautiful terrain of rolling green and woods is a peaceful sight to the eye and underwent a major redesign in 1996.

Wildwood Green was created with all players in mind. The course consists of four sets of tees for all skill levels.

LOWERY FITNESS CENTER Meredith’s athletics teams benefit from a new, 6,800 square feet, state-of-the-art fitness center that allows for a high quality strength and conditioning program. The Lowery Fitness Center holds 39 pieces of equipment, including 11 treadmills, eight bikes, eight elliptical cross trainers, four ascent trainers, two rowers, and six power lifting racks. Student-athletes also have access to free weights, kettlebells, resistance machines, physio balls, bands, and accessory equipment.

Meredith College Athletics Program THE DIVISION III EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL SERVICES

Meredith athletics teams participate in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Division III athletics offers student-athletes the opportunity to become wellrounded individuals who successfully integrate athletics and academics while experiencing all aspects of college life. Student-athletes who compete at this level can receive academic and need-based financial assistance. The athletic department is staffed and funded like any other department of the College.

The athletic training staff provides excellent care for studentathletes. The athletic training support staff consists of Head Athletic Trainer Rebecca Edwards and Assistant Athletic Trainer Elizabeth Knight. Dr. Doug Martini of Cary Orthopedic serves as the program’s team physician. In addition, Meredith College serves as a clinical site for undergraduate athletic training programs. Services and equipment provided include a whirlpool, hydrocollator, ultrasound, injury ice, and electrical stimulation.

ACADEMICS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Meredith College’s commitment to academics is exemplified by its athletics teams. Each year, the USA South Athletic Conference recognizes its student-athletes’ hard work in the classroom by naming an Academic All-Conference team.

In 2019, 52 Meredith students were named to the team. The Meredith athletics program further recognizes student-athletes who earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA as members of the Athletics Director’s Club and those who earn a perfect 4.0 GPA with the Vice-President’s Scholar-Athlete Award.

Members from each team are elected to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee that organizes support for each sport and also coordinates community service. Past volunteer work includes Special Olympics of Wake County, Habitat for Humanity, Service Raleigh, and the USA South Athletic Conference’s Cans Across the Conference and Pennies for a Purpose.

What Makes Us Strong Chartered in 1891, Meredith College is one of the largest independent private women’s colleges in the U.S. Meredith also offers coeducational graduate programs in business, education, nutrition, and psychology, as well as postbaccalaureate certificates in pre-health, digital communication, and business, a dietetic internship program, and a paralegal program.

Meredith College Quick Facts Location .............................Raleigh, N.C. Founded ................................................... 1891 Enrollment ............................................... 2,000 Nickname............................... Avenging Angels Colors...................... Maroon, Black, and White Affiliation................................NCAA Division III Conference .....USA South Athletic Conference President.............................................. Jo Allen Athletic Director..........................Jackie Myers

STRONG LOCATION Student-athletes benefit from Meredith’s location near downtown Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park.

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