TEMPE, Ariz. – Sun Devil Women’s Golf legend Anna Nordqvist was officially inducted into the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony last Friday.
“We are extremely proud of Anna for all that she has accomplished in her illustrious career,” Sun Devil Women’s Golf Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye remarked. “She is a proud Sun Devil and is very deserving of this honor. There is no doubt she is one of the best players we have ever had come through our program.”
Nordqvist is one of seven Hall of Fame inductees as a part of a loaded 2022 class, joined by two Hall of Distinction selections. The group was also honored at halftime at halftime of Sun Devil Football’s win over No. 21 Washington on Saturday. Nordqvist becomes the 19th individual from Sun Devil Women’s Golf to enter the Hall of Fame and is the 20th overall inductee with ties to the program. This is the second consecutive class in which Women’s Golf has been represented. The most recent inductions took place back in 2019, when the 1995 Women’s Golf team was honored. Here is more information on what made Nordqvist a clear candidate for a coveted spot in the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame:
Regarded as one of the most talented members of the storied Sun Devil Women’s Golf program. Made a significant impact during her time in Tempe before turning pro midway through her junior season as she finished tied for fifth at the 2008 NCAA Championships, helping lead the Sun Devils to a Top-5 finish. Tabbed as the 2008-09 Midseason National Player of the Year and a Midseason All-American before she decided to play professionally after the Fall campaign, she was elected as a NGCA First-Team All-American in each of her two full seasons (2007 & 2008). Named the 2007 NGCA National Freshman of the Year in addition to earning Freshman All-American distinction after a brilliant freshman campaign, Nordqvist tied for the 2007 Pac-10 title in her debut season. Received Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year honors for her efforts, landed on the Pac-10 First-Team All-Conference list in each of her two full seasons and posted the incredible accomplishment of having finished tied for second or better at 11 of her 24 career tournaments. A two-time NGCA All-Academic selection and 2008 Pac-10 All-Academic Second-Team, she was…
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