MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin women's golf head coach
Todd Oehrlein announced on Wednesday that two new golfers — Lauren Sammon and Izzi Stricker — have signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Wisconsin. The talented student-athletes will join the Badgers roster beginning with the 2024-25 season.
"We are thrilled to welcome Izzy and Lauren to our program. They are both extremely talented and will add a lot of competitiveness right away," said Oehrlein. "In addition to being great players, they are both outstanding students who bring first-class character and habits to our team. We are confident that they'll be great student-athletes overall at Wisconsin and we can't wait to get them on campus next fall!"
Lauren Sammon
Murrieta, Calif.
Vista Murrieta High School
Coach: Ryan Heise
Oehrlein on Lauren Sammon: "Lauren is an incredible addition to our program! She is one of the top players in California and brings a wealth of competitive experience and success to our team. When we've watched Lauren, we're impressed by her strength and overall athleticism. She loves to compete and was looking for a strong team culture."
- 2023 AJGA Scholastic All-American
- 2023 Southern California Women's Amateur Championship (5th)
- 2023 AGJA Colorado Junior at Walnut Creek (5th)
- Top 10 Southern California Junior Championship (3X - 2020, 2021 & 2022)
- 2022 56th California Women's Amateur (match play round of 32)
- Inland Empire Press Enterprise Girls Golfer of the Year (2X – 2021 & 2022)
- 2022 Top 10 finish AJGA Heather Farr
- 2022 Southern California Regional Championship (2nd)
- 2021 CIF Southern Section Southern Regional Champion
- 2021 CIF Southern Section Champion (spring)
- Southwestern League Champion/MVP (2X – 2021 & 2022)
- SoCal Regional Qualifier (4X)
- 2021 55th California Women's Amateur (match play round of 16)
- 2021 AJGA Transamerica Open Champion
- 72nd USGA U.S. Girls Junior Championship (match play qualifier)
- Junior Honor Guard (2023)
- AP Scholar with Distinction Award
- 2020-2023 4.0+ Honor Roll
- Sizzler/Murrieta Chamber of Commerce October Senior Student of the Month
- Father James played basketball at Cypress College (1986-88) and mother Reese played basketball at The Master's University (1997-99)
Izzi Stricker
Madison, Wis.
Waunakee High School
Coach: Paul Miller
Oehrlein on Stricker: "We're so excited that Izzy chose to be a Badger! While there are special ties to Wisconsin, Izzy has impressed us with her love for golf and her ability to consistently win throughout the state. She's a hard worker and we love how Izzy has continued to grow as a player. In addition to her play on the golf course, Izzy will add tremendously to our team culture as well. She's a great competitor, and loves all things Wisconsin!"
- Wisconsin Div. I State Champion (2X – 2022, 2023)
- 2023 Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW) State Co-Player of the Year
- GCAW First Team All-State (2X – 2022, 2023)
- Regionals and Sectional Champion (2X – 2022, 2023)
- Badger Conference Player of the Year (2X – 2021, 2023)
- Badger Conference Championship (3X – 2021, 2022 & 2023)
- Academic All-State High Honors (3X – 2021, 2022 & 2023)
- Father Steve Stricker played collegiate golf at Illinois and is a PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions professional golfer
- Mother Nicki Stricker (formerly Nicki Tiziani) and sister Bobbi Stricker are both alumni of Wisconsin Women's Golf
- Uncle Mario Tiziani is an alumnus of the Wisconsin Men's Golf
- Grandfather Dennis Tiziani formerly head coach of both Wisconsin Men's and Women's Golf (1977-2002)
