The back-to-back Florida State Golf Association Junior Player of the Year will join the program in the fall of 2022.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida women’s golf head coach Emily Bastel Glaser<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_sports_womens-2Dgolf_roster_coaches_emily-2Dbastel-2Dglaser_1363&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=SIVv4QxxYNGz5L575-mSePhRN7_QlpDby99YZDBtlrXF4zx04CR5MoVb-rs3RR4T&s=ZxDNLM15axC_Ej1HcSJrEeDcnoyciaazFGMRlWk4Ylc&e= > announced the signing of Karoline Tuttle on Wednesday.
The Lake Mary, Florida native will join the Gators starting in the fall of 2022.
“We are thrilled to officially welcome Karoline to the University of Florida and our women’s golf family,” said Bastel Glaser. “Karoline has been loyally committed for some time so it’s exciting this day is finally here. We appreciate Karoline’s spirit and passion for the Gators. She’s going to be a great college player; her tenacity and competitiveness will bring a lot to our team. We are excited to be on this journey with her and watch her grow and develop as both a person and a player over the next four years!”
Tuttle’s Accolades:
* 2021 US Women’s Open Participant
* Back-to-back Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) Junior Player of the Year: 2020-21
* 2018 Orlando Sentinel Breakout Player of the Year
* Qualified for 7 USGA events
* 2x Florida High School State Team Champion
* 3x AJGA Champion
* 6x Florida Junior Tour Champion
* At FSGA Women’s Amateur finishes: 4th (2017), 2nd (2018) and 3rd (2020)
“I chose the University of Florida because it checked all the boxes, a perfect fit,” said Tuttle. “UF stood out because I immediately felt the personal connection at all levels which I was looking for in a university to call home. It ranked number one for me by having incredible coaches of strong character, excellent academics and athletics, great facilities, and a competitive team environment. Without a doubt, Coach Emily (Bastel Glaser) and Coach Janice (Olivencia) have the ability to help me grow as both player and individual through their positive influences and insights provided in this top-notch athletic program.
“I’ve waited a long time to say, It’s great to be a Florida Gator!”
