Taylah Ellems was named to the Big South Conference all-freshman team and will be competing in her first NCAA regional for the Campbell women's golf team Monday in the opening round at Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh.  A native of Australia, Ellems shared some insight into how she started playing golf and her career on and off the course.
 
How did you get started in golf?
I broke my arm as a kid and when it healed my dad took me out to a junior clinic and I never looked back.
 
What attracted me most about Campbell in the recruiting process
I had friends that had been to Campbell and absolutely loved it. They said it felt like the closest place to home and that sense of community was so important to me.
 
Favorite golfer of all time
I admire Karrie Webb so much. I think she was such an influential golfer.
 
Favorite golf course I've played
St. Michaels (Sydney, Australia)
 
Course I'd like to play
Augusta National
 
Best memories at CU (so far)
The conference win
 
Career Goals
I want to make it onto the LPGA.
 
Favorite club in my bag
My putter
 
Best part of my game
My driving and putting
 
Part of my game that needs more work
I think shaping the ball is something that can always be improved.
 
Best thing I've learned from Coach Crooks
How to play running wedge shots
 
Ideal 4-some I'd like to play in
I love playing with my mum, dad and my brother
 
Number of countries I've visited
5
 
Favorite place I've traveled to
I love Thailand. The food and culture is amazing.
 
Favorite Sports Team
North Queensland Cowboys (Australia Premier Rugby League)
 
Favorite place to eat near Campbell University
Sunni Sky's (Homemade Ice Cream)!