Sisters Across America Chooses Tour Candidate

Sisters Across America, Inc., announces the selection of Shasta Averyhardt of Flint Michigan, as our candidate for assistance in becoming an LPGA Tour Professional. 

Shasta grew up in Flint’s two major golf development programs, Flint Inner City Junior Golf Association, and Flint Junior Golf Association.  After capturing the Flint Junior Golf Association Junior Championship in the summer of 2003, she went on to be the runner-up in the summer of 2004.

While at Flint Central, Shasta was the first to lead Flint Central High to a city golf championship and the first girl from a Flint school to qualify for a state golf tournament.  Shasta was also named All-state in golf as a sophomore and junior at Flint Central High School, Flint, Michigan.  After transferring to Grand Blanc High, Shasta was named co-captain and headed the team to the state championship in East Lansing on the Michigan State Golf Course.

By the end of high school, Shasta was an avid golfer and a force to deal with in girl’s amateur golf in Michigan.  Impressively, Shasta has won titles in summer programs in Michigan, including State of Michigan Powerbilt Champion, the State Westfield PGA qualifier, and the State of Michigan Independent Insurance Company qualifier. PGA teaching professional Rick Kent, Loch Lomond Golf Course, Grand Blanc, Michigan has likened Shasta’s swing to that of Michele Wie.

Shasta selected Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi and played under Coach Eddie Payton.  Jackson State has always been first and second in the South West Athletic Conference (SWAC) standings.  For four consecutive years, Shasta received the ladies medalist honors in the SWAC. 

Shasta is:

• Four time Southwest Athletic Conference Champion, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, with scores of 69, 69 back to back at Mississippi State University's Dancing Rabbit Golf Course.
• 1st place Medalist 2008, scores 71,71 - Southern Miss Lady Eagle Invitational.
• 1st place Medalist 2008, scores 68,70 - Bash at the Beach.
• 1st place Medalist 2007, scores 73,72 - North & South Women's Collegiate.
• 1st place 2006, scores 76, 77 - Women's Collegiate Invitational, Atlanta Stone Mountain Course.
• 2nd place 2006, scores 78, 67 - Troy University Women's Invitational.

Achievements:
2010—Earned non-exempt playing status Duramed Futures Tour (LPGA Developmental Tour)
2009—advanced to LPGA final stage Qualifying School
2009—1st Place tournament winner SunCoast Series Tour
 2009—Two -2nd Place Finishes SunCoast Series Tour
2009—Ranked No, 2 SunCoast Series Tour Money List
2008—Stroke Play Medalist - Michigan Women's State Amateur
2007—Runner-up Match-Play - Michigan Women's State Amateur
 2006—SWAC Conference Record / Nine - 1st Place Collegiate Finishes / Five - 2nd Place Collegiate Finishes

Experience
2010—Member - Duramed Futures Tour SunCoast Series Tour
 2009—US Women's Open Qualifier
2009—Member - SunCoast Series Tour
 2008—Duramed Futures Tour Qualifying School
2008—US Women's Amateur Publinx
2008—Michigan Women's State Amateur
2007—Michigan Women's State Amateur
Collegiate Golf Team - Jackson State University

To View Shasta's Accomplishments on the Sun Coast Tour
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To View Shasta's Golf Channel Interview

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

The primary criteria used to select an applicant includes, playing ability, age, financial need and personal recommendations.

To be considered for Financial Support the Applicant must:

-Be able to consistently shoot no more than 3 over par on a minimum of 6200-yard course
-Be between the ages of 18 and 25
-Submit two (2) Personal References
(Your golf coach, who is knowledgeable of your golfing ability, should complete one of the two Personal Reference Forms.)

Applications will be accepted in January and June of each year.
All applicants will be notified in writing, regarding final selection committee decisions.
Monetary awards will be made payable directly to the provider of goods/services and mailed to same for the benefit of the recipient, as required.
Recipients must reapply annually for continued support.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To be complete, application must contain:

1. A signed and dated application
2. Two (2) Personal Reference Forms
3. Evidence of playing history
4. Business plan or plan of accomplishments/achievements

To Read and Print Application
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APPLICATION

Print, Complete and Mail Application with any supporting documents to:

Sisters Across America, Inc.
Attention Program Committee
PO Box 78005
Orlando, FL 32878-0005