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Tiger Heroine: Former Clemson golfer saves woman from drowning

Early evenings on the shore of Loch Lomond lake are usually peaceful and relaxing, but for former Clemson golfer Ana Paula Valdes, one evening recently turned into a matter of life and death.

Valdes is one of the best players in Clemson history. Valdes was a four-year starter who never missed a tournament and played in 40 in a row between 2016-17 and 2019-20. She finished with a 73.75 career stroke average, fifth-best in Clemson history, and third-best among players who played more than one year. Valdes is second in tournaments played in school history with 40 and tied for second in rounds played with 115.