Competitive Amateur
Tui,
I am so proud of all that you have accomplished. It has been great working with you over the last 5 years. You are so deserving of this award.
- Scott
2010 PLAYER OF THE YEAR
THUHASHINI SELVARATNAM
Tui Selvaratnam has accomplished that which no other player in AWGA history has attained. For the 10th consecutive year she has earned the title of “Player of the Year.” With a total of 1,822 points, Tui has command of the leader board and her ability on the course has passed the test of time. Her nearest competitor was over 500 points behind her further establishing her competence as a golfer. She continues to be renowned in Arizona amateur golf by playing with focus, skill and consistency in local, state and national events. She is a legend in the history of women’s amateur golf in Arizona.
Her 2010 successes include:
- Won AWGA State Amateur Match Play Championship
- Won AWGA Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship with her partner
- Won the Phoenix City Championship
- Medalist in the AWGA State Amateur Match Play Championship
- Won Tucson City Women’s Amateur
National accomplishments include:
- Qualified for US Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship
- Women’s Western Championship – Played to Round of 32
- North – South Amateur Championship at Pinehurst, NC; Qualified for Match Play, Played to Round of 64
- Women’s Trans National Championship –Played to Round of 32
- Qualified for the USGA Women’s Mid-Am Championship – Played to Round of 32
Tui began serving on the AWGA Board of Directors in January 2010. She commented, “I am very interested in the direction the AWGA Board is taking us for the future and I offer input when I can. I am learning more about the organization by participating in its leadership.”
Golf and life are synonymous for Tui. Besides traveling around the country to compete in USGA and other national events, Tui has also been on the coaching staff for Xavier College Preparatory High School for the past five years. She held the position of Assistant Coach for four years and in 2010 she was promoted to Head Golf Coach. Under her leadership, Xavier women’s golf team finished 2010 as the State Runner-Ups and remains undefeated since 1997 as the Regional Champions! Xavier College Preparatory also holds the record for the most consecutive matches won at 155!
Tui’s job as coach and mentor to young women golfers along with her own accomplishments on the course emphasize her commitment to the sport. Her ongoing participation in major golf events is an inspiration to those around her. And although some may think she has natural talent, perhaps even a gift, she is no stranger to hard work and practice, which has resulted in her long-term status as a Champion golfer.
Congratulations, Tui, for holding the record of 10 years as “Player of the Year,” the highest award given by the AWGA. We are proud to honor your achievement as the “2010 Player of the Year!”