NASHVILLE – Trevecca Nazarene University Director of Golf, David Head, welcomes five new faces to the program for the 2023-2024 season. There are two new golfers for the women and three on the men's side. Four of the five are freshmen and there is one transfer. 
 
For the women, its Audrey Reese (Richboro, PA / Council Rock High School) and Ava Pulley (Uniontown, Ohio / Green High School). 
 
The men welcome Lucas Barrett (Lexington Christian Academy / Lexington, KY), Maddox Burton (Uplift North Hills Preparatory / Irving, Texas), and Cameron Fletcher-Smith (King Edward VI High School / Morpeth, England).
 
MEET THE NEWCOMERS
 
AUDREY REESE | COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL | RICHBORO, PA   
Height: 5-4
18-hole Tournament Low Round: 75
Favorite Course Played: Liberty National Golf Club
Major: Sports Management
Interesting Fact: I play competitive golf, soccer, lacrosse and volleyball 
 
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Played for Greg Young and Carl Albrecht at Council Rock High School and trained with swing coaches Mark Walder and RJ Schebel … started all four years at Council Rock and served as captain three years … team MVP two seasons … qualified for districts all four years … won the New York Summer Junior Open, the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional … played in the 2021-2022 HJGT National Championship … named a 2021 All HJGT Team.
 
Why Trevecca? – "Of all the schools I considered, Trevecca was the first school that I got "that feeling." I knew instantly this was a place of safety, and a place easily called my "new home." 
 
David Head said, "We welcome Audrey Reese to Trevecca and our Women's Golf Program. Audrey comes from the Philadelphia area and is competitive. She's played a lot of competitive golf and we are confident she will have an immediate positive impact on the golf course for our women's program at Trevecca."
 
AVA PULLEY | GREEN HIGH SCHOOL | UNIONTOWN, OH
Height: 5-5 
18-hole Tournament Low Round: 70 (even par)
Favorite Course Played: Harbor Town  
Major: Business Management 
Interesting Fact: Have an identical twin sister who is also attending a school in Nashville!  
 
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Played for Jake Shockley at Green High School and trained with swing coach Cheryl Wyatt … is a two-time state qualifier, finising in the top 20 as a senior … finished top three in the Northern Ohio PGA as a junior … recorded a hole in one as a junior on No. 12 at Skyland Pines … won the Schorsten Memorial as a sophomore … selected 2023 All Northeast Ohio First Team.
 
OTHER NOTES
Parents: Brad and Lori Ann Pulley
 
Why Trevecca? – "I was comfortable when I visited and knew it was the right place as soon as I walked on campus. Nashville is one of my favorite cities and I am excited to be living here! I loved Coach Head and all the girls on the team. I can't wait for the next four years to get started!"   
 
David Head said, "Ava is from the Akron, OH area and was heavily recruited by other schools in our conference, we are elated she picked to play on the Hill at Trevecca! She had a successful junior golf career and we know she will be a fantastic player during her time here wearing the Purple and White!" 
 
LUCAS BARRETT | LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | LEXINGTON, KY
Height: 6-0 
18-hole Tournament Low Round: 68
Favorite Course Played: Valhalla Golf Club
Major: Religious Studies
Parents: Barry and Nancy Barrett
 
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Played for Eric Geldoff at Lexington Christian Academy and trained with swing coach Tyrus York … three-time Kentucky State Championship participant … 2022 Kentucky State Tournament Runner-up … 2022-2023 GWJT First Team … June 2022 GWJT 36-hole-in-one-day champion … 2022 Kentucky Region 9 team … 2021 Christian Sportsmanship Award … 2022 Most Improved Player.
 
Why Trevecca? – "A fantastic small school where I can excel and grow into the man I'll be for the rest of my life surrounded by amazing coaches and teammates that have hearts for the Lord and are dedicated to success."
 
David Head said, "We are excited for Lucas Barrett to join us on the Hill. Lucas is an outstanding young man from Lexington, KY and we have no doubt he will a positive impact to our program, on and off the golf course. He is a big strong kid that hits the golf ball a long way. We are looking forward to watching Lucas succeed in his golf career at Trevecca."
 
MADDOX BURTON | UPLIFT NORTH HILLS PREPARATORY | IRVING, TX
Height: 6-1
Major: Sports Management
Favorite Course Played: Torrey Pines
Parents: David and Sharon Burton
 
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Played for Uplift North Hills Preparatory school with swing training provided by Cliff Mishler four-time UNHP Golfer of the Year and District champion … 2022 Regional champion 140 (-4) and 2023 Regional Runner-up 144 (E) … three-time All Region team, earning State Qualification … finished fifth at 2023 4A State Championship 142 (-2) … produced seven tournament rounds under par.
 
Why Trevecca? – "Trevecca is exactly what I was looking for, a small school atmosphere in the Heart of a big city, getting the best of both worlds." 
 
David Head said, "Welcome to the Hill Maddox Burton! Maddox is from Dallas, Texas where he's had a wonderful junior golf career playing in some big events, performing well. He is a good athlete and is very competitive. We are certain Maddox will have a positive impact for the Trojans on the golf course immediately. We look forward to watching him have a wonderful career in the Purple and White."
 
CAMERON FLETCHER-SMITH | KING EDWARD VI HIGH SCHOOL | MORPETH, ENGLAND
Height: 6-0 
18-hole Tournament Low Round: 68 (-4)
Major: Sports Management 
Previous College: McKendree University
Favorite Course Played: Gullane  
Parents: Robert and Claire Fletcher-Smith
 
PREVIOUS COLLEGE NOTES
Played for NCAA Division II McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois … played six rounds for the Bearcats with a 78.33 average round and a career low of 74 with one top ten finish.
 
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Played across the pond with swing coaching from David O'Brien … won the North of England U14s Championship … four-time Morpeth Junior Club Champion … won 2018 Lee Westwood Golf Camps … Junior County player 2014-2020 … tenth at 2019 Junior European Open … 2019 St Andrews Boys Last 16.
 
Why Trevecca? – "I see a great opportunity to progress with my Golf game and then the atmosphere within the team, they have the drive and desire to succeed, that is what I want. Having a chance to play and with a team focusing on competitiveness week in and week out is what I have been looking for since coming to America. I don't believe there is a better place for me to do that, than Trevecca."
 
David Head said, "We welcome Cameron to the Hill, he is a transfer from McKendree University. Cameron's strength is a little age and collegiate golf experience at a competitive program. He also built a successful resume during high school in Europe. We look for a positive impact from Cameron on the golf course and around campus."
 
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