 She attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where she played for coach Mimi Ryan's Florida Gators women's golf team from 1980 to 1982.She was recognized as an All-American in 1980 and 1982, and qualified for the LPGA Tour in the summer between her junior and senior year of college.She completed her education by traveling to the University of Florida during off weeks, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance in 1983.