Helena Blomberg

College Notes

2006-07 (Freshman)

One of the best true freshmen in the SEC who came on in the spring season
Played in each of the team’s 11 events as a true freshman
Posted a 76.79 stroke average, second-best on the squad behind All-American Jenny Suh
Averaged 76.09 strokes per round in the spring season after shooting 78.18 per round in the fall
Had two top-10 finishes, including a tie for sixth, her best finish, at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic
Shot three rounds under par, the third-highest total on the team
Fired a 3-under 69 in the first round of the SEC Championship, establishing a career low
Carded a 218 at the SEC Championship to earn a tie for seventh place, the best finish for any freshmen in the league
Posted a 217 at the East Regional, her best 54-hole tally of her career

Prep Highlights

Became the second Swedish player in last four years to join the Tide
Captured back-to-back Swedish National titles prior to coming to UA
Played for head coach Per Westerholm at Bildningcentrum High School
Starred for head coach Jonnie Eriksson on the Swedish club scene, winning titles in the Junior and Senior National competition.
Won the Ben Hogan Cup in 2004 and 2005.
Represented the Regional Golf team in Sweden four consecutive years.

Personal Notes

University of Alabama Athletics