@HurricanesGolf Inks Maria Parra for 2015-16

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women’s golf team announced today that high school standout Maria Parra has signed a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic endeavors, beginning in the fall of 2015.

Parra, who hails from Guadiaro, Spain, will bring a wealth of experience to the Hurricanes next season. She currently ranks as the No. 1 junior golfer in Spain and most recently took second in the 2014 Spanish Championship (Under 18 division). During her performance at the Spanish Championship, she posted back-to-back rounds of 71.

“I am very excited to have Maria join our team next season,” said head coach Patti Rizzo. “She is a great player and will be a great addition our team.”

Parra also won the 2013 North of Ingland Championship, 2013 Evian Master International Tournament and the 2013 Andalucian International. She won the Andalucian International Tournament by posting rounds of 65 and 67, winning the event by 10 strokes.

Parra also shined at the British Girls Championship as she advanced to the round of 16 in the match play event. 

In addition, Parra posted two Top 5 performances at the Copa Andalucia (third) and Campeonato de Madrid (fourth). 

Parra was coached by Juan Antonio Marin Ramos at the Sotogrande International Golf Academy.