GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida women’s golf team bolstered its roster with the addition of Ester Fägersten, head coach Emily Glaser announced Wednesday.
Fägersten has signed with the Gators and will join the program as a freshman in the fall of 2021.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ester to our team and the University of Florida. She epitomizes everything we look for in a student athlete. She is a fierce competitor with a wealth of international playing experience. She is also a conscientious and focused young woman on and off the golf course. Ester will be focused on achieving her goals while in college, but also will work hard to pursue the goals of the team. We are so excited for her to be a Gator and welcome her to campus next fall.”
Emily Glaser, Florida Women’s Golf Head Coach
[Ester Fägersten]
Fägersten’s Accolades
* Gold medal – Team (European Young Masters) 2018
* Silver medal – Team (European Girls Team Championship) 2020
* Bronze medal – Team (European Girls Team Championship) 2018
* Bronze medal – Individual (European Young Masters) 2018
* Gold medal – Individual (Swedish Junior Amateur Championship) 2018
* 3 Gold medals – Team (Swedish Team Championship) 2017, 2018, 2019
* 2 Gold medals – Team (Swedish Junior Team Championship) 2017, 2018
[Ester Fägersten]
“First of all, I am very excited to move to another country and have the possibility to join one of the best universities in the country, both in terms of academics and athletics. I am also very excited that I am about to be a part of such a strong golf program with great coaches and players. Last but not least, I am thrilled to officially join the Gator Nation.”
Ester Fägersten, Women’s Golf Commit
