By Lynda Abegg

For The Courier

news@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — Easley High School senior Savannah Goodman signed a letter of intent to play golf at the College of Charleston on Monday in a ceremony in the school’s media center.

Goodman started playing golf with her dad, Scott, at a very young age.

Easley High School senior Savannah Goodman is pictured with former coach Dave Giffin, her father, Scott, sister, Kalie, mother, Susan, and current coach David Beddingfield as she signs with the College of Charleston last week.

“I grew up playing golf, practiced a lot and really enjoy it,” Goodman said.

Goodman’s sisters, Kalie and Kristi, also attended college on golf scholarships.

Goodman, a six-time All-Region and five-time All State selection, recently participated in the prestigious North/South tournament, where she won all of her events.

Former Easley golf coach Dave Giffin, who recently retired after 20 years, said he always referred to Goodman by the nickname “Savvy.” He said she was “not only a leader, but highly competitive, as well as stylish,” adding that he was “extremely proud of her.”

Easley athletic director Gill Payne said the school is proud of all its students, but especially proud of a student like Goodman, who is able to excel at so many levels.

“Savannah is an excellent student, a superb athlete and she will do well at the College of Charleston,” Payne said. “They are lucky to have her.”

Goodman said she met coach Jamie Futrell when she visited the college and is looking forward to working with him. Futrell is in his 20th season as head coach of the College of Charleston’s women’s golf program.