CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois women’s golf head coach Renee Slone announced today the signing of Elizabeth Beek and Erica Lee to the Fighting Illini roster for the 2023-24 season.
“We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Beek and Erica Lee to the Fighting Illini Family and our women’s golf program,” Slone said. “Both Elizabeth and Erica have a wealth of experience on the national stage, and we look forward to each making an immediate impact on our program.”
“We look forward to assisting both Elizabeth and Erica as they transition to this next chapter in their careers and celebrating the many successes they will enjoy as Fighting Illini!”
Elizabeth Beek | Blue Bell, Pa. | Wissahickon High School
Beek’s Highlights: Won the PIAA high school state championship as a freshman. Medalist at PIAA 3A High School Regional while shooting a state record of a 66. Ranked as high as No. 18 in the class of 2023 on the National Junior Golf Scoreboard. Ranked as high as No. 1 in the state of Pennsylvania on the National Junior Golf Scoreboard. Earned exempt status multiple years on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Tour. Earned one win, seven Top 5 finishes and 10, Top 10s across the AJGA Tour, Peggy Kirk Bell Tour, PGA Section, State Championships and USGA Qualifiers. Won the 2022 AJGA at Penn State scoring 12-under par winning by seven strokes and scoring a personal best of 65. Placed third in the 2021 AJGA Sung Hyun Park Junior Championship. Placed fourth in the 2019 Philadelphia Girls Junior PGA Sectional Championship. Placed fourth in the 2019 Peggy Kirk Bell Commonwealth Classic. Placed fourth in the 2018 AJGA All-Star Rush Creek. Placed fifth in the 2020 AJGA at Penn State. Placed fifth in the 2020 AJGA All-Star Alabama Auburn-Opelika Tourism Championship. Placed fifth in the 2020 Pennsylvania Junior Girls’ Championship.
Why Illinois: “I chose the University of Illinois for several reasons. I love the facilities, the academic and athletic excellence and the team family environment. The most important reason why I chose the University of Illinois was the relationship that I developed with coach Slone and coach Pina during the recruiting process, and I am excited to play and grow under their leadership. I can’t wait to be a member of the Illinois women’s golf family!”
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