Top Oklahoma Junior Golfer ShaeBug Scarberry Signs with Tulsa Women

TULSA, Okla. –– ShaeBug Scarberry, a top girls' junior golfer in the state of Oklahoma, signed a national letter-of-intent to play collegiate golf at The University of Tulsa, it was announced today by Golden Hurricane head coach Emilee Klein.

From Purcell, Oklahoma, Scarberry won the Oklahoma Class 3A state championship as a freshman and sophomore. She has a 73.2 scoring average in amateur golf this year and is ranked No. 151 in the nation and second in the state of Oklahoma.

"ShaeBug is extremely accurate and has the feel and touch that is in line with the best players in the country," said Klein. "She has won everything in Oklahoma and the only AJGA event she has ever played. She has a low competitive round of 64 and multiple showings in the mid-60's. I can't wait to see what she does when we give her more exposure across the country."

"She is a hard worker who is going to help elevate Tulsa women's golf back to where we have consistent success on a national leverl," added Klein.

Known for making a fashion statement on the amateur scene with her colorful apparel and long socks, Scarberry won 16 tournaments in Junior Golf over the past two years. Among her victories were wins at the 2017 U.S. Girls' Junior Qualifier, 2017 WOGA Girls' Jr. State Championship, 2017 OJGT Tour Championship, the 2016 and 2017 Kickingbird Fall Classic and the 2016 Oklahoma Junior Championship Match Play Tournament.

Scarberry also won consecutive Texas-Oklahoma Junior Girls' Open Championships in 2016 and 2017. In the 2017 T-O Open Championship, Scarberry had a great finishing kick as she birdied four of the final seven holes, twice putting for an eagle (Nos. 15 and 16), to shoot a round of 1-over 72, taking the title by three strokes. As a 15-year old, she won 9 of 10 tournaments in the South Central Section of PGA Junior Golf 14-15 Tour.

Top Oklahoma Junior Golfer ShaeBug Scarberry Signs with Tulsa Women

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