November 21, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
DCHS Senior Anna Chew, who recently finished 7th in the TSSAA Large School Golf Tournament, will be playing at the collegiate level next year.
Surrounded by her family, coaches, friends, and fellow golfers in the high school auditorium, Anna signed a letter of intent Wednesday with Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville where she will play golf after graduating from DCHS next spring.
Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU), founded in 1901, is a private Christian liberal arts college in Nashville and is a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II.
“There are many reasons why I chose Trevecca but the main reason is the coach is super sweet. He is a very Godly man and I think it is a very good place where I can grow in my golf game and grow in my faith. I am very excited. I’m ready to see what is in store for my golf game in the next couple of years. We’ll see what happens,” said Anna.
A gifted golfer, Anna credits much of her success to a strong work ethic and her coaches.
“I think you could say a little natural ability came with it but I have a very strong work ethic. I have been playing since I was 7 and started playing competitively when I was in 6th grade. I practice every day and over the summer I practice four or five hours a day. I also want to thank my coaches, John Pryor, Eddie Hobson, Cody Randolph and everyone who supported me throughout my entire journey. It was really bittersweet this year knowing that it was my last high school tournament,” said Anna
DCHS Golf Coach John Pryor said Anna is a special person, an excellent student, and a good leader.
“She has played four years here for the high school. Her first year she played in a couple of matches and then she broke her arm and didn’t get to finish the season. In year two her goal was to make it to the region. Although she didn’t quite make it as a sophomore she did get to region in both her junior and senior years and also made it to the state. She finished 18th her first year at state as a junior but it was only a one round competition that year because of rain. This year she finished 7th at state and she played great. She is an example of God given talent and a lot of hard work. I am so proud for her. She is going to continue her golf career at Trevecca and I think her best golf is in front of her,” said Coach Pryor.
The following are Anna’s awards as a DCHS golfer:
District 6 Large Class Champion (2019-2020)
Region 3 Large Class Champion (2019-2020)
TSSAA State Tournament Large Class 7th place (2019-2020)
District 6 Large Class 2nd place (2018-19)
Region 3 Large Class 3rd place (2018-19)
TSSAA State Tournament Large Class 18th place (2018-19)
Although she has chosen Trevecca for her collegiate work, Anna has not yet settled on a career path. “I am not sure where I will be ending up. I’m thinking in physical therapy or pharmacy but either way, I’m sure I will be taking chemistry, science, and biology,” she said.
Anna is the daughter of Lori Chew and George Chew and granddaughter of Larry and Gail Redmon.