Aug. 18, 2017
AUBURN, Ala. ÃÆ'Æ'¢ÃƒÆ'¢'¬" With fall classes starting next week, the Auburn women's golf team welcomes two new freshmen to the Plains (and a third coming in January).
Mychael O'Berry (Hoover, Ala.) and Kaleigh Telfer (South Africa) are on campus and begin classes Monday. Julie McCarthy (Ireland) will join the Tigers for the spring semester beginning in January.
AuburnTigers.com caught up with all three newcomers and got their thoughts on the beginning of their college careers.
What are you most excited about entering your freshman year at Auburn?
Mychael: "I am most excited about the change in atmosphere and getting to meet so many new people from around the world.
Kaleigh: "I am most excited to see the tradition of the eagle flying over the football stadium at the beginning of a game."
Julie: "I am really looking forward to getting started at Auburn and getting to meet the team and lots of new people. I can't wait to practice every day at the top class facilities and work with Coach Melissa and Coach Pratt."
Why did you choose Auburn?
Mychael: "I fell in love with Auburn when I was a little girl, coming to every single home football game. It has always been my dream school, and there is no other place I would rather be."
Kaleigh: "I chose Auburn because of the wildlife program they offer and the incredible golf facilities."
Julie: "I chose Auburn because of the amazing facilities, the coaches and academic support staff. From the moment I stepped on campus I got a really great feeling."
What did you do over the summer?
Mychael: "I went to Disney World, Universal Studios and Six Flags; played the North-South Junior Amateur at Pinehurst, the Southern Junior Cup and many local tournaments."
Kaleigh: "I played some South African golf tournaments and also went on vacation for a week."
Julie: "I finished my final exams at the end of June. Since then I have played in the European Team Championships in Portugal, the European Individual in Switzerland and also the home internationals in England. I've also spent a lot of time with my family and friends."
What are your plans between now and January?
Julie: I am going to spend my time practicing and getting ready to start in January. I am also playing in three tournaments between now and then, including the British Stroke Play in September.
--The Tigers begin their third season under head coach Melissa Luellen Sept. 15-17 at the Mason Rudolph Championship in Franklin, Tenn. Auburn will host its first home regular-season event in nearly a decade this spring with the Evans Derby Experience, set for March 18-20 at the Auburn University Club.