Anna Newell

Biography

Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu welcomed former Lady Vols golf standout Anna Newell as an assistant coach in July of 2023. During the 2023-24 season, Tennessee notched a 289.40 team-round average, the lowest in program history. They also set a program record with 74 rounds of par or better and the best win percentage since the 2011-2012 season at .590. Additionally, UT advanced to its 30th NCAA Regional in program history. At NCAA Regionals, Bailey Davis notched a third-place finish, which was her best of the season and the second-best of her collegiate career. "I am so excited to welcome Anna back to Big Orange Country," Cantú said. "Anna is a former Lady Vol golfer who had great success as a student-athlete at UT. As a two-time All-American, she represented this program with excellence and pride. Her passion for the Lady Vol legacy and our Tennessee traditions is truly unmatched. As a golfer, coach and mentor, Anna always brings great energy. Her experience playing at the highest level and as a golf instructor will be a great asset to this program." Newell was a student-athlete at UT from 2014-18. Her player bio can be viewed HERE. "My time at the University of Tennessee and representing the Lady Volunteer golf program has shaped my life over the years," Newell said. "With such a historic program, I am honored to be able help shape that legacy again." Boasting professional golf experience, Newell competed in the Symetra Tour Rookie Season in 2018 where she started in 11 ev