CGC Women’s Coach of the Week – Ginger Brown-Lemm, Mississippi State University
Congratulations to Head Golf Coach Ginger Brown-Lemm from Mississippi State University!! Coach Brown is our CGC Women’s Coach of the week. She has worked 6 college golf camps. She always has a smile on her face and positive outlook. Coach Brown is originally from Hope, Arkansas. She and her husband, Floyd, have two blessings Parker and Paige.
She has players from Alabama, Mississippi, New Zealand, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Taiwan and South Africa.
Mississippi State is located in Starkville, MS. When Coach Brown showed up in Starkville they were ranked 130th in the country, now they rank 8th. In 2015, they begin tournament play in February at the Florida State Seminole Classic.
Where did you play college golf?
The University of Texas
What is your greatest achievement?
Parker and Paige. Golf – Women’s US Open 1990
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
Arriving at the NCAA National Championship 3 years after I took over a 130 ranked team.
What trait do dislike the most?
Cockiness
What trait do admire the most?
Humility
What is your greatest fear?
That something would happen to my children.
What is your favorite place to eat on the road?
Olive Garden or anything Mexican
Best advice you received as a junior golfer?
Work with a PGA pro, get a plan of improvement, practice short game – A LOT!, Explore all options for college, you never know where you will fit & flourish.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Trust myself, my experience, my instincts more.
What is your greatest regret?
That I didn’t explore different majors in college. I would have gone sports psychology.
Favorite colors?
green, burnt orange, maroon
What is your motto?
You can if you believe
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Talent you most desire in your players?
resilience