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Susan Martin, 2-time NCAA D3 Golf Champion

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Susan Martin Wins 2nd Straight National Title

My niece, Susan Martin, a junior at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC, won her second straight NCAA Div. III Women's Golf title on May 16, 2009. I am so proud of her. She really worked hard through a tough year. Her persistance paid off. That's My Girl!

Susan shot 73-71-73-77 for a 4-round total of 294. This matched the Division III National Tournament scoring record that Susan set last year when she won the title in 2008.

In 2007, her freshman year, Susan finished 9th in the D-3 National championship and was honored as 2007 Freshman of the Year.

She has one more year of eligibity and she has a lofty goal. She hopes to become only the second NCAA player to win three national individual titles back-to-back-to-back. Ben Crenshaw is the only college player to ever achieve that feat. Good luck next year, Susan!

I am so proud of you!

Video: We Are the Champions

Susan Martin and Methodist University, 2009

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Susan with her coach, Vici Pate, May 16, 2009 

A Link to a Great Article in Golf Digest about this Miracle Team and Coach Pate

Click here for an Excellent Golf Digest Article
This is Coach Pate's last year as head coach of the women's golf team at Methodist. This was her seventh straight national championship. Not only will she be missed by her "girls" but she will be sorely missed by all the family and friends of the team members who have gotten to know her over these past few years.
Have a great life, Coach!

The Miracle Team, 2009

Junko Suzuki, Senior
Sara Dickson, Senior
Susan Martin, Junior
Paige Caldwell, Sophmore
Gretchen McLean, Sophmore
Coach Vici Pate

Miracle Team, 2009: Junko, Paige, Susan, Sara, Gretchen, and Coach Pate 

Susan's Biggest Fans: Her Family

Susan's family tries to support her in every way possible, but especially by traveling to her tournaments whenever they can. If eveyone can't be there, then at least one or two family members is at almost every match throughout the year. And the five of us have all been there for the three national championships that Susan has played in (except her twin sister Ellen had to miss the 1st one because of her own school activities). Below are parents, Ken and Florence Martin, grandfather, Roy Martin, (known as DanDanny), Susan, and Aunt Susan (GeorgiaGold).

Dad, Mom, Dan Danny, Susan, and Aunt Susan 

Twin Sister, Ellen, Dad, Susan, and Mom at the Celebration Dinner, 2009 

Dan Danny, One of Susie's Biggest Supporters 

Proud Mom--Always There

Proud Papa 

Golfing Girls Can't Worry About Tan Lines 

Cold Toes 

Jumping in the Pool After Winning. This Year It's Cold...They jumped right back out! 

“Susan, You've got
"True Grit!"
Can't Wait 'til
Next Year...”

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    Coach Pate May 29, 2009 @ 9:47 pm | delete
    Greg, Sara and I really grooved this on this web page!!! Way to go Susan!!! Way to go team!!

    Love ya.
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    GeorgiaGold May 28, 2009 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    Miss you too, Little Junko. And I'm so proud of you. Have a great summer
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    Junko May 28, 2009 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    I love thissss!!!!!! =) This is awesome, Aunt Susan. And it's definitely true, we ARE the miracle team this year...because we made miracles HAPPEN! Miss you!
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    Florence May 25, 2009 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    Aunt Susan, this is a beautiful tribute to Susan and the entire Monarch team. This year was so fun! Susie, I'm proud of all you have accomplished and know you are just beginning! Love you all, Mom
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