Jan Chanpalangsri

St. Andrew’s School, junior

SEASON HIGHLIGHT:

Tied for sixth at the Class 1A state tournament, carding a 1-over par, two-day total of 145 at Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club in Ocala.

OF NOTE:

The 16-year-old, who moved to the United States in 2008 from Bangkok, Thailand, was the Region 7-1A medalist with a 65. That effort was three shots off the school record set by former Scots golfer and current LPGA member Morgan Pressel on Nov. 3, 2004 in the state tournament. Chanpalangsri was a first-team

Sun Sentinel

selection last year and shot a two-day total of 145 last year at state to place ninth.

ATHLETE’S COMMENT:

I was surprised that I did as well as I did because I didn’t get to practice as much because of schoolwork. It is hard to balance everything, but I was able to. I want to play golf to get into a good college. I am not sure if I want to be a professional or not. I will keep playing and see what happens.

COACH’S COMMENT:

Her performance this year didn’t surprise me. She is a phenomenal role model for the other girls, to come from a different country and to juggle golf and try to get good grades at school. It is a lot of work, but she balances it so well.

Girls’ Honorable mention

American Heritage-Delray:

Sabina Bosses, Melissa Epling, Mary Janiga;

Benjamin:

Sarah Vorder Bruegge, Kelly Okun;

Boca Raton:

Brooke Nieporte;

Boca Raton Christian:

Allison Puchferran;

Cardinal Newman:

Annie Dulman, Emily Gfesser;

Dreyfoos:

Morgan Kreamer, Ariel Martin, Madelyn Tarr;

John I. Leonard:

Jessica Brinkman;

Jupiter:

Julianne Norris;

Palm Beach Gardens:

Jill Idle;

Park Vista:

Samantha Coleman, Kara Ramos, Maria Ramos;

Royal Palm Beach:

Genesis Alzate;

Spanish River:

Kelsey Navarette;

St. Andrew’s School:

Gabriele Schnederman;

Suncoast:

Hannah Cohen;

Trinity Christian:

Radi Sauro;

Wellington :

Kaci Bennett, Melissa Welch;

West Boca:

Alexandra Papell.