Women’s Golf Inks Two During Early Signing Period

GREENVILLE, N.C. – ECU Head Women's Golf Coach Kevin Williams has announced that Symone Henriques and Caroline Hermes have each signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf for the Pirates during the 2019-20 season.

"We are very pleased with the additions of Caroline and Symone to our program," Williams said. "These two remind me so much of former Pirate greats Frida Gustafsson Spang and Nicoline Engstroem Skaug, who signed in the same class (2012). Positive people who will be excellent teammates and they bring opposite strengths of their games to the team. It will be exciting to watch their impact on our program for years to come."

Symone Henriques, Johannesburg, South Africa (Reddam House College)
Member of the South African National Team … Stands third in the 2018 South African national rankings … Low amateur at the 2017 Glendower Ladies Classic Professional Tournament … Second low amateur at the 2017 South African Women's Open … Semi-finalist at the 2016 South African Amateur and a two-time South African representative in the Junior World Cup (2017-18).

Coach Williams' Comments: "We are excited to have Symone join our program! She is very explosive with her game. Her length and ability to shoot low scores are the strengths we are anxious to see in action. Symone will be an excellent teammate and we are excited about the impact she will have on our program. "

Caroline Hermes, Welzheim, Germany (Limes-Gymnasium Welzheim)
Member of the German National Team … Finished second at the 2016 German U14 Championship … Tied for second (stroke play) at the 2017 British Girls Championships … Claimed a fourth place finish at the 2017 German U16 Championships … Finished tied for 11th at the 2018 International Amateur Championships.

Coach Williams' Comments: "Caro is a wonderful addition to our program. She is a very consistent golfer, who is an excellent driver of the golf ball and a really good putter. Her positive attitude and sense of humor will make her an excellent teammate. We are excited about the impact Caro will have on our program."

The Pirates (25-26) will return to action on Sunday, Feb. 3 when they travel to Orlando, Fla. to participate in the UCF Challenge, which will be played at the Eagle Creek Golf Club.

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