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2023-24 Women's Golf Roster

Murray Evans
Murray Evans

Sofia Benavides Herberth

  • CLASS Junior
  • MAJOR Communication
  • HOMETOWN Monterrey, Mexico
  • HIGHSCHOOL Tecnologico de Monterrey

Biography


 
  • OVERVIEW 
    • Sofia is a communication major-focusing on public relations and social media from Monterrey, Mexico. 
    • Sofia's all time favorite course is Pinehurst 2. 
    • Sofia future goals include becoming a cycling instructor; play on the LPGA tour; and own a big house and have as many dogs as she wants. 
    • Sofia's go-to road trip snack is Sun Chips and bananas.
    • The people most important to Sofia are her mom, dad and two brothers. 
    • Growing up Sofia was inspired by Maria Fassi and Tiger Woods.
    • Why OC?
      • "I like the indoor facilities and the coaches." 
  • 2022-23
    • Sofia played in nine tournaments for the Eagles. 
      • Including four Top-20 finishes, one Top-10, and recording her first collegiate win. 
  • 2021-22
    • Sofia played in nine tournaments for the Eagles 
      • including three Top-20 finishes, one Top-10, and a 3rd place finish. 
  • HIGH SCHOOL
    • Attended Tecnologico de Monterrey. 
    • During her golf career before college Sofia played and had lots of success on the American Junior Golf Association Tour 
      • Three top-20 finishes in 2020
    • Represented Mexico in 2017 at the Teen Van Horn Cup. 
  • CAREER HIGHS 
    • Shot a 69 in one round of the RJGA Palm Valley Classic in 2023. 
    • Has a 3rd place finish at the Midwestern State Invitational in 2021.
    • A 1st place finish at the RJGA Palm Valley Classic in Goodyear, AZ at Palm Valley Golf Club in 2023. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

  • 2022-23Sophomore

  • 2022-23Freshman

  • 2023-24Junior