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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Dori Carter Named Honorable Mention All-American
6/9/2009 | Women's Golf
Carter, who wrapped up her career this year, became the first All-American in the history of the program last year when she earned the honor from the Golf Coaches Association.
This year, she became the first player in the history of Ole Miss women’s golf to earn All-SEC first team honors more than once. Carter finished with a team-leading 72.78 stroke average with one tournament title and four top-five finishes. She won the Rebel Intercollegiate to capture her first career title. Carter led the Rebels to their first NCAA Regional appearance in five years, five top-five finishes, including winning their first tournament title (Johnie Imes) since 2004 and their best finish in the SEC (seventh) since 1999.
“Dori is very deserving of this achievement, and it’s another tribute to her work ethic,” head coach Michele Drinkard said. “We are very excited about her future in this great game. She will be returning for the fall semester to finish her degree in Business and enjoy some home football games, before turning professional and participating in the
Carter was one of 11 players from the SEC to earn Golfweek All-America honors. The SEC led the nation with seven teams in the final Top 25.
