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Women's Golf

Mizzou Storytellers - Caroline Westrup Gaeta

In the latest episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Loretta Jones and Dave Matter visit with Mizzou women’s golf coach Caroline Westrup Gaeta, who shares the story of her journey from Sweden to Norway to her newly earned U.S. citizenship. Caroline discusses how her father first put a golf club in her hands, leading to an All-American college career at Florida State and professional experience in the U.S. and overseas, including her inspiring comeback from illness and injury to earn her LPGA card. Caroline details her transition into coaching and her arrival at Mizzou. Producer Steve later quizzes Dave and Loretta from the U.S. Civics Test that Carolina aced to earn her citizenship, while our hosts officially launch their campaign for Best Columbia Podcast of 2026.