Maria Li
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- Height:
- 5'3"
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- Year:
- 2027
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- Hometown:
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- High School:
- Tashkent International School
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- Major:
- Undeclared
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- Pronunciation:
- Ma-REE-ya LEE
Bio
Low Round:
- 78 | Vassar Invitational II (3/31/24)
2023-24:
- Took part in four events as a first year
- Made collegiate debut with a score of 167 (85-82) to tie for 16th at the Polar Bear Shootout
- Shot a 127 (87-40) across 27 holes at the Wesleyan Invitational
- Carded an 81 (+9) at the Vassar Invitational
- Defeated Babson and Bates in match-play to help Wellesley win the Ann S. Batchelder Invitational
Before Wellesley:
- Attended Tashkent International School, graduated in 2023
- Played and competed independently in national and local competitions in Uzbekistan
- Top three best gross finishes in Uzbekistan Open four years in a row
- Founded and directed Tashkent Lakeside Golf Club sponsored community scramble tournaments for school and local community sophomore through senior year
Personal:
- Born in Moscow, Russia
- Has two siblings, sister Taha and brother Mitya
- Has a cat named Marlon and dog named Silva
Why Wellesley:
- Chose Wellesley College for its emphasis on gender inclusion and female empowerment through rigorous academics and close community building