2008-09 Women's Golf Roster
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Victoria Alimonda
- Height:
- 5-3
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Sao Paola, Brazil
Bio
THIS SEASON:
Victoria Alimonda, a 2009 senior and Brazilian native, has continued to challenge for a spot in USC[apos]s regular lineup. SUMMER OF 2008:
Alimonda competed in a handful of events after the 2008 season, including the Women[apos]s Western Amateur, the Trans-National, the Colorado Stroke-Play Amateur (where she won the first flight) as well as USGA Women[apos]s Amateur qualifying. 2007-2008:
Alimonda played in four events as a 2007-2008 junior. In one lone event as a member of USC[apos]s scoring squad, she tied for 76th at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational ... She played individually at the Kent Youel (where she posted a season-best tie for 50th), the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge (62nd) and at the Arizona Wildcat Invitational (77th tie). She fired a season-low round of 72 at the Regional Challenge. SUMMER OF 2007:
Alimonda took second at the 2007 Los Angeles City Championship and competed in the California State and Santa Barbara City Championships. SANTA BARBARA C.C.:
Alimonda led SBCC to its first Community College Women[apos]s State Golf title as a 2006-07 sophomore and earned Western State Conference Player of the Year honors. Alimonda was second in the state event with a 145 ... She also helped SBCC to a the 2005 and 2006 WSC titles, earning team MVP honors both years. HIGH SCHOOL:
Alimonda prepped one year at Dos Pueblos High in Goleta, Calif., as an exchange student where she helped the girls[apos] golf team to 2003 Channel League, CIF-Southern Section and CIF State titles ... She was second in the California State High School Championships. BRAZIL:
Alimonda was second at the 2002 Brazilian Junior Championships and helped Brazil to the 2001 Peugeot Challenge Cup ... She was fourth at the 2003 Brazilian Amateur Championships. PERSONAL:
Alimonda was born on Nov. 29, 1986 ... She is majoring in international relations and is the daughter of Paulo Alimonda and Silvia Curti. PERSONAL NOTES
* Most thrilling moment in sports: Last moments of a decisive finish.
* Favorite pastime: Playing guitar, singing, music composition, going to the beach, hanging out with friends.
* Biggest sports hero: Ayrton Senna.
* Favorite music: Christian worship, Bossa Nova, pop, jazz, mellow.
* Favorite food: Japanese, Italian, home-cooked Brazilian.
* My favorite thing about USC: The great support for its student-athletes, the high level of competition -- it feels like home.
* Post-college ambition: Professional golf, music, and visual arts industry.
* Biggest lesson golf has taught me: Self control, patience, acceptance, perseverance, self trust.
CAREER NOTES
Lowest 54-Hole Score: 237
Lowest Round: 72
Highest Finish: 50th tie
Victoria Alimonda, a 2009 senior and Brazilian native, has continued to challenge for a spot in USC[apos]s regular lineup. SUMMER OF 2008:
Alimonda competed in a handful of events after the 2008 season, including the Women[apos]s Western Amateur, the Trans-National, the Colorado Stroke-Play Amateur (where she won the first flight) as well as USGA Women[apos]s Amateur qualifying. 2007-2008:
Alimonda played in four events as a 2007-2008 junior. In one lone event as a member of USC[apos]s scoring squad, she tied for 76th at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational ... She played individually at the Kent Youel (where she posted a season-best tie for 50th), the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge (62nd) and at the Arizona Wildcat Invitational (77th tie). She fired a season-low round of 72 at the Regional Challenge. SUMMER OF 2007:
Alimonda took second at the 2007 Los Angeles City Championship and competed in the California State and Santa Barbara City Championships. SANTA BARBARA C.C.:
Alimonda led SBCC to its first Community College Women[apos]s State Golf title as a 2006-07 sophomore and earned Western State Conference Player of the Year honors. Alimonda was second in the state event with a 145 ... She also helped SBCC to a the 2005 and 2006 WSC titles, earning team MVP honors both years. HIGH SCHOOL:
Alimonda prepped one year at Dos Pueblos High in Goleta, Calif., as an exchange student where she helped the girls[apos] golf team to 2003 Channel League, CIF-Southern Section and CIF State titles ... She was second in the California State High School Championships. BRAZIL:
Alimonda was second at the 2002 Brazilian Junior Championships and helped Brazil to the 2001 Peugeot Challenge Cup ... She was fourth at the 2003 Brazilian Amateur Championships. PERSONAL:
Alimonda was born on Nov. 29, 1986 ... She is majoring in international relations and is the daughter of Paulo Alimonda and Silvia Curti. PERSONAL NOTES
* Most thrilling moment in sports: Last moments of a decisive finish.
* Favorite pastime: Playing guitar, singing, music composition, going to the beach, hanging out with friends.
* Biggest sports hero: Ayrton Senna.
* Favorite music: Christian worship, Bossa Nova, pop, jazz, mellow.
* Favorite food: Japanese, Italian, home-cooked Brazilian.
* My favorite thing about USC: The great support for its student-athletes, the high level of competition -- it feels like home.
* Post-college ambition: Professional golf, music, and visual arts industry.
* Biggest lesson golf has taught me: Self control, patience, acceptance, perseverance, self trust.
CAREER NOTES
Lowest 54-Hole Score: 237
Lowest Round: 72
Highest Finish: 50th tie
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