Jillian Drinkard
Class of 2018
Biography
Jillian was a member of the Appomattox Raiders varsity golf and women’s basketball team. In her career she advanced to the girl’s state open in golf all 4 years and earned 2 team State
Titles in 2014 and 2017 with the help of her teammates. In her senior year she won the Region 2C Championship and was named Regional Golfer of the Year. After a 7 th place finish at the girl’s state open, she was named the 2017 All-Area Golfer of the Year. After graduation she continued her golf career at Methodist University where she holds countless MU season and career records. She was named the 2019 WGCA D3 Freshman of the Year and 2021 D3 Player of the Year. As well as 5 time All American, 5 time All East Region, 3-time USA South Conference Champion, and Golfer of the Year. She was a part of the 2021 D3 National Championship team and the recipient of the 2022 D3 Inkster Award. She has 11 individual titles as well as a 3-time MU Sykes Cup Award recipient tying the most all-time of any athlete at Methodist University.
She is currently a PGA Professional and continues to compete at this level. She is working as an Assistant Pro at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club while pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration.
Academic Honors
- Hall of Fame (2023)
Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2023