Golf

Believing in her young heart that obtaining a good education and having a passion for sports can still complement one another, seventeen-year-old UA Freshman women’s golfer Sherlyn Popelka has given pertinent focus to both her studies and her golf training.

Sherlyn counts herself fortunate that she has a kind, loving and generous father in Frank Popelka who has allowed her to explore all her hidden potentials and has always done his best to provide her a great education.

A Zurich, Switzerland native,Sherlyn was born in the country that’s globally recognized for its high-precision watch exports. Thus, it’s no small wonder that lovely Sherlyn Popelka has embraced the concepts of accuracy and precision in the game of golfquite early. Realizing in Sherlyn’s high school years at Lake Mary Prep High School that his daughter was destined to conquer the golf course in the future, Frank Popelka decisively enrolled his daughter into the Annika Golf Academy, nestled at Ginn Reunion Resort in Osceola County, Florida.

Getting a first hand feel of the game of golf, Sherlyn Popelka was also treated to expert instruction from Annika Sorenstram’s longtime coach, who serves as head instructor. In addition, Sherlyn also received instruction at the Annika Academy from Ms. Sorenstram’s sister Harlotta, who is also the golf academy’s club fitter; Sherlyn was given overall fitness training by Kai Fusser, Ms. Sorenstram’s personal trainerduring her entire career. Each day at the academy not only equipped Sherlyn Popelka with enviable expert training, but has also helped her learn about various life skills such as decision-making, helping others, self-management, interpersonal skills, and planning her game strategy.

Truly, Sherlyn Popelka has grown to be a well-rounded person who has found her path quite early in life.

Golf

From 2009 – 2011 was a member of the University of Arizona’s Golf Team. During this time won the individual title at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown with scores of 69-69-71. Was also a member of the victorious 2010 USA PAC-10 Championship Team as well as nominated for the University of Arizona Freshman Athlete of the Year award in 2010.

Switzerland

Sherlyn was born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland and considers Switzerland her home even though she spent the majority of her teen years in the US.Starting at age 5 she trained in Switzerland at one of the numerous golf clubs in the Zurich area and played on the local Swiss circuit until her move to the US. Even though, lived in the US she still was a part of the Swiss National Team and continued to play competitions for her home country. Those events including the European Girls and Women’s Championships and the representation of Europe on Junior Solheim Cup remain some of her favorite memories today.Especially the Solheim Cup was a huge honor to play and represent her country as the only Swiss woman in the history of Swiss golf till date.

Sherlyn Popelkas Bio

Born: 1991 in Kilchberg Switzerland

Schooling:

1993-2004 -ICS International Community School, Zumikon, Switzerland

2004-2009 – Middle/High School Florida

2009-2011 – University of Arizona

Hobbies: Golf, Tennis, Reading, Fashion, Gardening

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Season: Summer