Sept. 11, 2015
By Kyle Heck
As the Gamecocks prepare to start another season, they’ll have to figure out a way to replace the production of Justine Dreher, who was a two-time All-American in her career with South Carolina.
However, head coach Kalen Anderson has the talent on her team to help offset that loss. Katelyn Dambaugh returns after an outstanding sophomore season that saw her record five top-20 finishes and three top-10 and top-5 finishes.
Sophomore Ainhoa Olarra and senior Sarah Schmelzel are a couple of the other golfers that will get a chance to step up in 2015. “Obviously, we’re going to have a couple new players in the lineup,” Anderson said. “We’re going to have to fill that gap with Justine leaving. I’m very, very pleased with what I’ve seen so far. Katelyn Dambaugh’s game has looked better than I have ever seen it and so does Sarah’s. They’re going to step out as our leaders. I’m very pleased with the way they’ve come back and the role that they’re taking on initially.”