Lady Pirate Golf Signs Three In Early Period
November 16, 2006 | Women's Golf
Nov. 16, 2006
GREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina Head Women's Golf Coach Kim Lewellen has announced that Amber Littman, Colleen Estes and Jennifer O'Connor have each signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf for the Lady Pirates for the 2007-08 season.
"I am excited about our 2008 signing class," said Lewellen. "These three outstanding North Carolina golfers have competed and won at the highest level in the state and I look forward to them adding their talent to our existing championship team. All of these student-athletes are not only good golfers and students, but have an outstanding character. I am proud they signed and look forward to coaching them here at ECU."
Colleen Estes • Green Hope HS (Cary, N.C.)
Seven-time letter winner (golf-4, soccer-3) for the Falcons ... Guided Green Hope to 2006 Tri-Eight Conference Championship and Eastern Regional Championship as the team captain ... Four-time team MVP and all-conference selection ... Named Tri-Eight Conference Player-of-the-Year in 2006 ... Claimed 2006 Eastern Regional individual title ... Placed second in the 4A N.C. High School State Championships in 2006 ... Medalist winner at the Roy Jones/ Clarence Rose Classic ... Academic Honors: Runner-up at the Dogwood State Championships ... Currently ranked seventh in the state according to CGA Rankings ... Three-time Beta Club Member ... Four-time Honor Roll Student that has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school ... Has volunteered at Glacier National Park and with the American Cancer Society.
Reason I Chose ECU: "East Carolina offers the best of all worlds for me. It is an excellent learning environment with majors that interest me (exercise/ sports medicine/ sports nutrition), and the opportunity to play golf for a great coach and build a championship dynasty."
Coach Lewellen Comments: "Colleen is a golfer with a lot of athleticism and talent. She is a championship player with a lot of fight. This is apparent by her outstanding finishes this fall: Eastern Regional Champion and Runner-up in the State Championship. I can't wait to see her flourish into a top college player."
Amber Littman • Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.)
Lettered four times under the direction of Tim Eller, Mike Parker and Alan Spainhour ... Three-year member of the Carolina's Mid-Atlantic Team Challenge .. Claimed the 2006 NCWGA Junior Championship, 2005 Junior Girls' Championship of North Carolina and the 48th Annual Carolina Junior Girls' Championship in 2004 ... Participant in the Rex Hospital Nationwide Tour's First Annual Pro/ Junior Invitational (2006) ... Member of the 2004 All-Carolina's Junior Team ... Academic Honors: Member of the Senior Beta Club, Diakonos Leadership, Merriwood Leadership and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Reason I Chose ECU: "Coach Lewellen's experience and knowledge of women's golf was a big influence in my decision to commit to East Carolina. By attending ECU, it will prepare me for my first career choice as an LPGA Professional along with the opportunities to achieve a first class education. As a member I look forward to capturing many Conference USA and national titles."
Coach Lewellen Comments: "Amber was a highly recruited player with much experience and top rankings at a national level. Her swing mechanics are exceptional leading to tremendous distance off the team and accuracy to the greens. For this reason, I feel Amber will make an immediate impact on the team next fall."
Jennifer O'Connor • Leesville Road HS (Raleigh, N.C.)
Three-time letter winner ... Helped Leesville Road capture back-to-back State 4A Championships (2004-05) ... Claimed 2004 individual State 4A Championship ... Two-time runner-up as a individual in the State 4A Championships (2005-06) ... Named team MVP in 2004 and 2005 ... Academic Awards: Four-time Honor Roll Student.
Reason I Chose ECU: "East Carolina has an excellent golf program and academics."
Coach Lewellen Comments: "Jennifer is a player with a lot of experience who knows how to get the ball in the hole. She displays outstanding course management skills, which has given her many state titles including the most recent a runner-up finish in the N.C. State 4A Championship. I look forward to the opportunities that ECU can provide her to take her game to the next level."
