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@MUWomensGolf Announces Addition of Julia Bower

Mizzou Women's Golf head coach Stephanie Priesmeyer announced the addition of Julia Bower (Columbia, Mo.) to its program on Tuesday. Bower will join the Tigers roster next season as a walk-on freshman.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Women's Golf head coach Stephanie Priesmeyer announced the addition of Julia Bower (Columbia, Mo.) to its program on Tuesday. Bower will join the Tigers roster next season as a walk-on freshman.

"We think it's great that Julia chose Mizzou and that she will be joining our team next fall," Coach Priesmeyer said. "She is a very strong athlete that switched from competitive soccer to golf a few years ago. We believe her hard work ethic and determination to get better each day will drive her to be a wonderful addition to our team. We look forward to working with her!"

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Bower has starred for Rock Bridge High School under head coach Melissa Coil in Mid-Missouri the past four years. This past season, Bower was named co-champion at the 2016-17 Class 2 Missouri State Championships. Her 149 (76-73) total keyed Rock Bridge's second place team finish at state.

At 2016-17 Missouri State Sectionals, Bower placed first after shooting 3-over on the day. Her impressive performance led the Bruins to the Missouri Class 2 Sectionals crown. Bower was even more impressive at the 2016-17 Class 2, District 4 tournament, claiming top honors with a 3-over tournament. Her seven-stroke individual victory once again keyed Rock Bridge's team title.

During her 2015-16 junior campaign, Bower also earned Missouri Class 2 Sectionals and District titles. At state, she earned a Top 10 finish in the individual standings.

Bower emerged as one of the state's top golfers, despite only beginning playing briefly before her first year at Rock Bridge. The multi-sport athlete also starred for the Bruins' soccer team during her high school tenure. Bower was a two-year varsity soccer starter before ultimately turning her sole athletic attention to golf.

At Rock Bridge, Bower was also the student council Vice President, member of MuAlphaTheta, member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and co-President of the BruCrew.

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