Butler Native Paige Scott Shares About Golf Career and Commitment to Oakland University

Paige Scott is a native of Butler, Pennsylvania and attends Butler Area High School. The high school senior is committed to Oakland University where she will continue and already outstanding career in golf.

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“The minute I stepped foot on campus, I knew this is where I wanted to be,” Scott said. “The campus is beautiful and I like the set up. It’s big enough, yet not overwhelming. The best part is the golf courses and practice areas. They have two courses right on campus and a great short game area. They also are building a new indoor facility which will be great for winter training. Additionally, when I first met Coach Guss, I also felt an instant connection with her. I knew she would always be there for her team and is a great coach.”

So far in her golf career, her nine hole high school average as a senior has been 36.1, she’s been the low medalist in all of her matches her senior year, has won four letters, is a two-time WPIAL section champion, a PGA Junior Champion, a runner-up in 2019 WPGA Match Play, the 2019 WGAWP Pat Hinkle Champion, the winner of multiple Hurricane Junior Golf tournaments, the Champion of the AJGA VM Sports Championship at Westmoreland Country Club, a three-time Butler Eagle Amateur Champion and women’s lowest round record holder with a 66,, and she qualified for the 2021 Notah Begay III National Championship which will be aired on the Golf Channel December 8. In her career, she also have two hole-in-one’s and one albatross.

To date, her favorite memories from golf include traveling all over the country to play in matches, playing with and against so many great players in her career, competing in the AJGA tournament, and being alongside her family and some of the hotel stays over the years.

At Oakland, she plans on majoring in accounting with a focus in forensic accounting. She hopes to continue her golf career to the pro level past her college days.

Some other interesting facts about Scott are she volunteers to help youth golfers and her biggest inspiration is her grandfather who has shown her the importance of hard work. “His hard work and good ethics have helped shape me to the athlete I am today,” the Butler native said.

Best of luck to you as you continue your senior year and transition to the college ranks, Paige! Thank you for the chance to share your success ⛳️🧑‍💼🐻