Linda Vollstedt

Linda Vollstedt (born November 2, 1946) is the development director for the Arizona Sun Devils since 2001. Before holding her executive position, Vollstedt was the women's golf coach for the Sun Devils from 1980 to 2001. During her tenure as golf coach, she was the winning coach in six NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships during the 1990s. Vollstetdt was named to the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame in 2003 and into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.

Linda Vollstedt
Biographical details
Born (1946-11-02) November 2, 1946
Portland, Oregon
Playing career
1964-68Arizona State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1980-2001Arizona State
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
6x NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships (1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998)

Early life and education

Vollstedt was born in Portland, Oregon on November 2, 1946. From Arizona State University, she earned a Bachelor of Science in 1969 with an accompanying Master of Science in 1971 and specialized in math.[1]

Career

Vollstedt began her career as a golf player for the Arizona State Sun Devils from 1964 to 1968. Throughout the 1970s, she was a golf coach at the Alhambra High School in Phoenix, Arizona.[2] In 1980, she returned to Arizona State to become the women's golf coach for the university. During her tenure, Vollstedt was the winning coach of the Pac-12 Conference golf championships five times through the 1980s and the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships six times during the 1990s. She remained as the Sun Devils golf coach until her retirement in 2001.[3] After leaving her coaching position, she remained with Arizona State as a development director starting in 2001.[4]

Awards and honors

In 2016, Vollstedt was selected as the Pac-12 Conference Golf Coach of the Century.[5] For hall of fames, Vollstedt was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.[6][7] She was also named into the Pac-12 Conference Hall of Honor in 2018.[8]

Personal life

Vollstedt broke her tibia during a golf accident in 1997 and had a follow-up knee surgery in 2003.[9]

References
  1. Hawkes, Nena Rey; Seggar, John F. (2000). "Linda Vollstedt". Celebrating Women Coaches: A Biographical Dictionary. Greenwood Press. p. 235. ISBN 0313309124.
  2. Eger, Bob (2001). Maroon & Gold: A History of Sun Devil Athletics. Sports Publishing LLC. p. 141. ISBN 1582612234. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  3. "Linda Vollstedt To Retire After 21 Years Of Coaching ASU Women's Golf To The Top Of The Collegiate Ranks". Pac-12 Conference. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  4. Marlin, Kynan (February 26, 2018). "Wright and Vollstedt represent UA and ASU in Pac-12 Hall of Honor class". Arizona Sports. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  5. "Vollstedt Named Pac-12 Coach of the Century, 4 Named to All-Century Team". LPGA. May 12, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  6. "International Women's Sports Hall of Fame". Women's Sports International. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  7. "Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Members". Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  8. "Pac-12 unveils 2018 Hall of Honor inductees". Pac-12 Conference. February 26, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  9. Huffman, Bill (November 1, 2006). "Vollstedt not slowing down". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
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