Shamira Marshall

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Macedonia, Ohio
Prev School:
Nordonia
High School:
Nordonia

What's In My Bag

Driver:
Cleveland

Fairway Woods:
Ping G10

Irons:
Titleist AP2

Wedges:
Titleist Vokey Spinmill

Hybrids:
Ping G10

Putter:
Scotty Cameron

Ball:
Titleist ProV1

Getting to Know Shamira

Greatest golf memory:
Playing in St. Andrews, Scotland

One place I have always wanted to visit is:
Italy

Hobbies & interests:
Reading, shopping

People I admire the most:
My parents

When I was 10 years old, I started playing golfbecause:
My grandmother suggested it

My dream foursome would include:
My father, Tiger Woods

I chose Kent State because:
It's close to my family and friends

Favorite sport other than golf:
Basketball

THIS OR THAT?

New York or Los Angeles

Walk to Class or Bike toClass
Salt or Pepper
Fashion or Function
Mountains or Ocean
Dog or Cat
Introvert orExtrovert
Blue or Gold
Fruit or Vegetable
House or Apartment
Thumbs Up or HighFive
Half Empty or Half Full

2010-11 – Junior Season
• Second Team All-MAC accolades
• Garnered MAC All-tournament team honors for thesecond straight season
• Finished tied for fifth at MAC Championship April22-24 after leading the team through the first two rounds

• Fired a one-under 69 in the first round at LadyGator March 6-7 before finishing 41^st overall
• Had a season-low round of 220 (74-74-72) atMercedes-Benz Championship Oct. 8-10
• As Kent State’s No. 5 golfer, counted in 24 of33 tournament rounds
• Participated in all 13 events for Kent State, postinga 77.0 stroke average for the season

2009-10 – Sophomore Season
• 2010 MAC All-Tournament team selection

• Played all 36 rounds,finishing fourth on the team with a 77.8 stroke average
• Led the Golden Flashes with a sixth-place finish atthe Lady Buckeye Spring Invitational April 17-18, carding ateam-best +18 (76-82-76=234)
• Saved her best effort of the season for the MACChampionship, finishing second on the team and fourth overall witha seven-over 226 (75-73-78)

• Turned in best showing of thefall by tying for 25th at the Mercedes-Benz Championship(73-75-77=225)
• Twice shot even-par 72s on the season: First round at LasVegas Collegiate Showdown (Oct. 26) and the third round at MACChampionships (April 25)

2008-09 Freshman Season
• Competed in 10 of 12 events as a true freshman

• Posted a 78.23 scoring average

• Tied for 12th at the Ladies Midwest Shootout(77-81=158)

• Turned in a consistent 77-77-76=230 to finish tied for24th at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic

• Shot a then career-low 73 in the third round of the MaryFossum Invitational to help the Flashes to the team title, whilefinishing tied for 26th as an individual (76-84-73=233)

Amateur

• Participated in stage one of LPGA qualifying in2011, shooting a 157 (83-74) through two rounds
• Qualified for 2011 Public Links with her one-over 73at Grey Hawk Country Club

• Qualified for match-play at Women's Amateur Public Linksin 2010
• Participated in U.S. Women's Amateur
• Was an All-Ohio selection her junior and senior years

• Was the runner-up at the 2007 Ohio State Tournament

• Named conference MVP all four years

• Also lettered twice in track and once in basketball

• Was a two-time all-league selection in track

Personal

• Parents are Austin and Marie Marshall

• Has a younger sister, Nia

• Majoring in sports administration