Pepperdine University Athletics

AMATEUR/JUNIOR GOLF: Posted first and fourth-place finishes at back-to-back professional tournaments on the 2024 Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour … Posted three top-six finishes in amateur tournaments this year in India thus far … Represented India at the Women's Australian Master of the Amateurs, the Queen Sirikit Cup (Philippines), the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship (Singapore), the Women’s Amateur (England), the Dutch International Junior Open (Netherlands), the R&A Girls Amateur Championships and World Amateur Team Championship (United Arab Emirates) in 2023 … Won 2023 IGU Western India Championship … Finished second at the 2023 Asia Pacific Junior Championship … Marked a fourth-place finish at the 2023 Dutch International Junior Open and finished in the round of 16 at R&A Girls Amateur … Tallied 11 top-10 finishes in India professional, amateur, and junior tournaments …  Ranked No.1 in 2022 in India women's amateur … Represented India at the World Amateur Team Championship (France), the Women’s Amateur Championship (England), Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship (Thailand) and the World Amateur Junior Championship (United Arab Emirates) … Posted 10 top-six finishes at the biggest amateur tournaments throughout India.
 
PATEL SAYS: "I chose to join Pepperdine because of the genuine warmth that Coach Laurie showed me during the recruiting process. Her welcoming approach made me feel assured that Malibu was the right place for me to play college golf. Also, the world class facilities available in Pepperdine's golf program will help me pursue my goals of playing golf at the highest level.”
 
HIGH SCHOOL:  Graduated from Ruia Junior College located in Mumbai, India in 2024 … Also attended St. Gregorios High School.
 
PERSONAL: Undeclared major at Pepperdine … Born in Mumbai, India … Daughter of Urvi and Hemesh Patel … Has one brother, Ronav … Chose Pepperdine because “of the strong golf program and the world class facilities which will help me in the process of becoming one of the top golfers in the world. Also, the perfect picturesque location of the campus adds to this. Most importantly the warmth and support shown by Coach Laurie made me more inclined towards choosing Pepperdine.”
 
FAVORITES: Enjoys playing with dogs … Favorites include Tiger Woods (pro golfer), Roger Federer (pro athlete), Le Golf National (golf course), tennis (sport besides golf), Indian Cricket Team (sports team), The Martian (movie), The Weeknd (musician), and sushi (food).