Madelene Sagstrom boasts one of the greatest careers in LSU women’s golf history, but the example of work ethic she leaves behind will be a valuable asset for the Lady Tigers.
Since she was in high school going to class and playing golf in Enkoping, Sweden, Sagstrom learned she will earn whatever she deserves. The LSU senior has worked hard to earn overall success in collegiate golf. 
Although most golfers may want to be remembered for their contributions to the team in match play, Sagstrom wants to be remembered for what she did off the golf course.
“I know that I have a really good work ethic,” Sagstrom said. “I do everything at 110 percent. I want to be remembered as ‘She worked hard, and we should do the same thing.’ I have gotten better every year, and it might not be a very big difference, but you can always work on something and get a little better and better at everything. Don’t get frustrated, just do your thing.”
Sagstrom finished as one of the top-four performers in each of the last six tournaments, pacing herself to one of the most memorable seasons in LSU women’s golf history.
But her time with the Lady Tigers will come to an end when she graduates this May. Sagstrom has brought more to the women’s golf program throughout her four years at LSU than simply on-course success.
Sagstrom was raised with passion to work harder than everyone else. Developing her work ethic was a huge part of her upbringing, for most of which she credits her parents.
“My dad is really black and white, so he is either 100 percent or nothing, and I am really like that, too,” Sagstrom said.  “And my mom is a perfectionist. I have a lot of their personal traits in me.”
LSU coach Karen Bahnsen recognized Sagstrom’s desire to be successful. Bahnsen praised Sagstrom’s skill and knowledge of the game.
“Power, her swing she has a lot of power.” Bahnsen said. “She has one of the best golf swings in college golf. She has great knowledge of the golf swing. That’s where she can help her teammates. Younger players will ask her questions, and her knowledge is fantastic. She understands her swing.”
While her star senior is leaving much behind, Bahnsen expects Sagstrom to excel at the next level of her golf career.
“There is a learning curve from college golf to the LPGA Tour, but in five years, I definitely see her being successful on the tour,” Bahnsen said.
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