The Florida International Women’s Golf team has some heavy hitters in Gabriela Powel and Hannah Leiner. They have strong golf games, and fantastic IG games to match.
Here’s some background and pics of some stars on the squad.
Gabriela Powel
Height: 5-9
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: West Palm Beach, Fla.
High School: William T. Dwyer
2017-18: Participated in three events… Season stroke average of 83.3… Season-high finish of T77 at the Hurricane Invitational… Season-low round of 79 twice at the Pat Bradley Invitational and Season-low tournament total of 248 at Pat Bradley Invitational…
ACADEMICS/COMMUNITY SERVICE: Majoring in marketing.
PERSONAL: Born in West Palm Beach, Florida… Attended Dwyer High School where she graduated in 2017… Daughter of Dave and Georgia Powel… Chose FIU because of the academics and the golf program… Describes her as faithful, determined and fun.
Hannah Leiner
Height: 5-11
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Pompano Beach, Fla.
High School: North Broward Prep
2017-18: Participated in eight events… Season stroke average of 76.48… Season-high finish of T19 at the Hurricane Invitational… Season-low round of 73 at The Johnie Imes Invitational… Season-low tournament total of 223 at the Johnie Imes Invitational.
ACADEMICS/COMMUNITY SERVICE: Majoring in communications.
PERSONAL: Born in Miami, Florida… Attended North Broward Prep where she graduated in 2017… Daughter of Melvin and Gloria Lenier… Chose FIU because of the proximity to her hometown… Describes herself as fun, supportive and creative.
The future of women’s golf is extremely bright at FIU.
H/T Busted Coverage
