Gracie Aday

University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

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2019-20 (Senior)

Played in nine tournaments for UIW
Earned Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar accolades
Had a low round of 69 (-3) at the USA Intercollegiate
Best three-round score was a 219 at the USA Intercollegiate
After shooting a 79, came back and shot a 71 (-1) in round two and a 69 (-3) in round three to tie for 13th at the USA Intercollegiate on Sept. 16
Top finish was 11th at the UTRGV Invitational

2018-19 (Junior)

Played in nine tournaments for UIW
Had a low round of 72, which she it twice
Best tournament finish with three rounds was a score of 226 at the UT Arlington Invitational
Top finish was T-10 at the UT Arlington Invitational on Oct. 22-23
Recorded 39 birdies on the season
Began preparation for junior year by winning the Metroplex Collegiate Open in Flower Mound, Texas, on July 12, 2018
Finishing five strokes ahead of her nearest competitor at the Metroplex Collegiate Open
Clinched the title by shooting a one-under-par 71 on the final day

2017-18 (Sophomore)

Was the leading UIW golfer, and finished 29th overall, at the UTRGV Invitational
Tied for 14th overall, and was the top-performing Cardinal, in the Islander Classic
Tied for 39th overall at the Fred Marx invitational
Finished 2nd among her Cardinal teammates and 17th overall, at the ORU Shootout.
Dean’s list

2016-17 (Freshman)

Played in eight tournaments
Had best round of golf with a 68 (-1) at the Lady Cardinal Classic in October
Overall, shot 217 (+4), taking home the individual medal
The 68 in the second round helped UIW shoot a program-record 289 in round two to take home first at the Lady Cardinal Classic
Birdied the fourth hole to clinch the title for the Cardinals at the Lady Cardinal Classic
Dean’s list

High School

Personal

Full name is Natalie Grace Aday, but goes by Gracie
Began playing golf at 13
Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but McKinney, Texas, is her hometown
Parents are Paul and Connie Aday
Dad played basketball and golf at Howard Payne University
Chose to attend UIW because it’s in a great location and has the combination of athletics and academics she wanted
Major: Communications with a minor in Marketing
Goal is to do something in public relations