Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowgirl Golf signs a pair of young stars
November 13, 2024 | Cowgirl Golf
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State women's golf head coach Greg Robertson announced the signing of future Cowgirl Golfers, Allison Chen and Sophia Ellestad, on Wednesday.
"We are very excited to officially have Allison (Chen) and Sophia (Ellestad) joining our program," Robertson said. "Both are exceptional players who work hard and love to compete. Just as importantly, they are great people who will fit right in with this team."
Yu-Chu (Allison) Chen- Taiwan
Chen has cemented herself as a young star who will help Cowgirl Golf continue to grow its championship brand. She currently sits at 33rd in the Rolex American Junior Golf Association Rankings and No. 212 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
"Allison will bring a lot of experience to the team having had a lot of success in the U.S. and abroad," Robertson said.
Chen is from Taiwan but has spent significant time competing stateside. Since the beginning of 2023, she's taken part in 31 events around the world, recording 21 top 10 finishes and seven titles, including last July's C.T. Pan Foundation Junior Championship. She also tied for third at the RLX Ralph Lauren Junior Classic and took fifth at The Nelly Invitational.
To add to her already impressive list of accolades, Chen won the 31st Taiwan Amateur Golf Championship with a 3-under, 285 across four rounds.
Sophia Ellestad- Houston, Texas
Ellestad is a youthful gem, currently ranked No. 85 on the Rolex AJGA list.
"Sophia is a great ball-striker with such a sound golf swing," Robertson said. "She has all the tools to be an elite player here at OSU."
Ellestad has had a busy 2024, playing in seven AJGA tournaments. The highlight came in August at the Mizuno / Greyson Sigg Junior Championship, where she won with a three-round score of 213 (72-68-73). She most recently placed 10that the Texas Women's Stroke Play Championship, an event featuring women of all ages.
Chen and Ellestad will join the Cowgirls for the 2025-26 season.
For season-long coverage of Oklahoma State women's golf, visit okstate.com or @Cowgirlgolf on social media.
"We are very excited to officially have Allison (Chen) and Sophia (Ellestad) joining our program," Robertson said. "Both are exceptional players who work hard and love to compete. Just as importantly, they are great people who will fit right in with this team."
Yu-Chu (Allison) Chen- Taiwan
Chen has cemented herself as a young star who will help Cowgirl Golf continue to grow its championship brand. She currently sits at 33rd in the Rolex American Junior Golf Association Rankings and No. 212 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
"Allison will bring a lot of experience to the team having had a lot of success in the U.S. and abroad," Robertson said.
Chen is from Taiwan but has spent significant time competing stateside. Since the beginning of 2023, she's taken part in 31 events around the world, recording 21 top 10 finishes and seven titles, including last July's C.T. Pan Foundation Junior Championship. She also tied for third at the RLX Ralph Lauren Junior Classic and took fifth at The Nelly Invitational.
To add to her already impressive list of accolades, Chen won the 31st Taiwan Amateur Golf Championship with a 3-under, 285 across four rounds.
Sophia Ellestad- Houston, Texas
Ellestad is a youthful gem, currently ranked No. 85 on the Rolex AJGA list.
"Sophia is a great ball-striker with such a sound golf swing," Robertson said. "She has all the tools to be an elite player here at OSU."
Ellestad has had a busy 2024, playing in seven AJGA tournaments. The highlight came in August at the Mizuno / Greyson Sigg Junior Championship, where she won with a three-round score of 213 (72-68-73). She most recently placed 10that the Texas Women's Stroke Play Championship, an event featuring women of all ages.
Chen and Ellestad will join the Cowgirls for the 2025-26 season.
For season-long coverage of Oklahoma State women's golf, visit okstate.com or @Cowgirlgolf on social media.
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