Pullman, Wash. – Madelyn Gamble tees off to start her senior season with Washington State Women’s Golf. Last season, she participated in her first NCAA Regionals at Tumble Creek Golf Club in Cle Elum, Wash. after posting the third best scoring average in program history. Last fall Gamble had two top 20 finishes, and this spring she was named pre-season all West Coast Conference alongside Alice Johannson.
We recently had a chance to talk to senior Madelyn Gamble.
Why did you choose to come to Pullman?
I chose to come to Pullman because of the coaching staff at the time, I had a good connection with them. I’m from northern California, which is part of a bigger city but, coming to Pullman had the small college town vibe.
What has been your favorite part about being in Pullman?
I think it’s awesome that everyone supports each other, specifically within the athletic department and across campus. And anywhere you go you get a ‘Go Cougs’, I think that’s something special.
What‘s been your favorite memory of playing golf so far?
The Pac-12 Championships, when we hosted last year. That was special because all our support staff, some of my classmates came to watch us, and just being able to show off Palouse Ridge was awesome.
What was the biggest change from Pleasant Hill, Calif. To Pullman?
The small town, I’m so used to so many things around me. Moving to Pullman I was able to focus on my golf, school, and building relationships. It was nice to not have the outside noise of northern California.
When was the point that you realized you loved golf?
I’ve always enjoyed golf. When I was little, I would drag my dad out to the course because I wanted to go play and practice. There’s something about it, the challenge of trying to get better every day. There’s always something to work on. My dad grew up playing, and then when I was younger, he would record LPGA [Ladies Professional Golf Association], and I would just sit and watch them.
Do you have a favorite golf course?
Monterey Peninsula Country Club, I lived close to Monterey and it’s kind of a golf mecca. It’s awesome, it’s a treat. It’s manicured nicely, right on the ocean, and it’s incredible. I’m kind of at a loss for words talking about it. I grew up playing there because we’d have the California Junior and would play there every year.
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