Alabama Women's Golf Signs Michaela Morard and Benedetta Moresco to National Letters of Intent

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama women's golf program opened the early signing period by signing Michaela Morard and Benedetta Moresco to national letters of intent, head coach Mic Potter announced Wednesday.

"Coach Rosenstiel and I couldn't be more excited to add Michaela Morard and Benedetta Moresco to our women's golf team in the fall of 2020," Potter said. "Both Michaela and Benedetta are in the top-113 of the World Amateur Golf Rankings and will bring a wealth of competitive experience to our lineup. Michaela's and Benedetta's accomplishments were recognized this fall when they were chosen to represent the USA and Europe respectively in the Junior Solheim Cup. It was a proud moment for our program when Michaela and Benedetta walked into the opening ceremonies side-by-side."

Michaela Morard | Huntsville, Ala. | Randolph School

Morard enters the Capstone as the top women's amateur in the state of Alabama, having been ranked No. 4 nationally in both Golfweek and AJGA Rolex rankings
The 2019 AJGA Girls Player Representative, Morard, is a five-time AJGA Rolex All American and six-time AJGA champion
In addition, Morard is a 10-time Southeastern Junior Golf Tour champion
The Huntsville, Ala., native is a three-time Alabama Golf Associations Girl Junior Player of the Year (2017, 2018, 2019)
She has earned five Alabama High School Athletic Association titles, three individuals state titles and two team state titles, marking her as the first female in Alabama history to win four state championships
Morard was selected to represent the State of Alabama in the 2015 and 2017 at USGA State Team Championships

"Michaela is the most decorated junior in the history of Alabama amateur golf, having won four Alabama State Junior titles," stated Potter. "She has also added one Women's State Amateur, and two Women's Stroke Play Championships to her resume. Michaela has also excelled on the national level, having qualified for three USGA Junior Championships, and two USGA Women's Amateur Championships."

Welcome to the family!

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— Alabama Women's Golf (@AlabamaWGolf) November 13, 2019

Benedetta Moresco | Caldogno, Italy | Liceo scientifico N. Tro

The Caldogno, Italy, native is currently ranked No. 4 in the latest European Golf Rankings
She is also ranked No. 30 in the Women's World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR)
The 2019 Champion of the Women's Italian International Amateur Championship U18 posted a four-round total of 67-71-66-66/270
Moresco has 16 top-10 performances, including six tied for first tournament finishes
In the summer of 2019, she competed for Italy in the PING Junior Solheim Cup
She will join her sister, current Alabama women's golfer junior Angelica Moresco, for the 2020-21 season

"Benedetta comes to the Capstone from Caldogno, Italy," stated Potter. "She is the sister of current Crimson Tide golfer Angelica Moresco. Benedetta is currently No. 4 in the U18 European Golf Rankings, and is the seventh ranked amateur in Europe. Benedetta recently won the Under 18 Women's Italian International Amateur Championship."

Welcome to the family!

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— Alabama Women's Golf (@AlabamaWGolf) November 13, 2019

The Crimson Tide, who will resume their 2019-20 season in February, are currently ranked No. 10 in the nation, according to Golfstat.

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