Zoe Slaughter Breaks Barriers, Become Texas A&M’s First Black Women’s Golfer
By Dantee Ramos Texas A&M women’s golf has made history on the course, but Zoe Slaughter has also left her mark on campus. In 2021, Slaughter became the first Black player to join Texas A&M Women’s Golf since 1975. “My time here’s been awesome,” Slaughter told KAGS. “We’ve always had a pretty great team, hard work ethic. I’ve just been having a good time here playing good tournaments, playing good golf and ready to keep going forward.” Slaughter is often described as the glue that holds the team together. A&M has experienced unprecedented success with Slaughter, making two consecutive appearances in the national semifinals. The Aggies nearly failed to qualify for the NCAA National Championships during Slaughter’s first season. The post Zoe Slaughter Breaks Barriers, Become Texas A&M’s First Black Women’s Golfer appeared first on HBCU News.
By Dantee Ramos Texas A&M women’s golf has made history on the course, but Zoe Slaughter has also left her mark on campus. In 2021, Slaughter became the first Black player to join Texas A&M Women’s Golf since 1975. “My time here’s been awesome,” Slaughter told KAGS. “We’ve always had a pretty great team, hard work ethic. I’ve just been having a good time here playing good tournaments, playing good golf and ready to keep going forward.” Slaughter is often described as the glue that holds the team together. A&M has experienced unprecedented success with Slaughter, making two consecutive appearances in the national semifinals. The Aggies nearly failed to qualify for the NCAA National Championships during Slaughter’s first season.
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