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.