Spring denotes a busy time in the world of college golf, but for LSU seniors Jacqueline Hedwall and Tessa Teachman, this spring carries a specific significance.
Hedwall and Teachman will compete in their final matches as Lady Tigers this spring, as they are both set to graduate at the end of the semester.
Golf became important to Teachman and Hedwall at an early age, and both arrived at LSU in 2008 with impressive resumes.
Teachman, a native of Rochester, N.Y., was named 2003 New York State Amateur at 13 years old. She moved to Baton Rouge following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and attended University High School.
Her successes on the course continued in Louisiana, as she placed first in the 2007 Class 3A Louisiana Girls High School State Tournament. Her dominance allowed her to place among Golfweek’s top 20 rankings at the time of her graduation.
Hedwall, a native of Sweden, competed on the Swedish Junior National Team, which won the 2008 European Ladies Team Championship. She also finished second overall in the 2008 Helen Holm Scottish Ladies Open.
Now, after four years at LSU, both said they have many fond memories they wouldn’t trade for anything.
“Everything from golf, to my major (advertising), to going to football games has been so great,” Teachman said. “I’ll never forget my experiences at