Stephen Galvin/South Florida Athletics
February 01, 2025
Sometimes, first-year USF women's golf coach AJ Newell can't believe her good fortune. She has her dream job. She has returned to her hometown area. When she drives over the Howard Frankland Bridge to her St. Petersburg residence, there's the glimmering water and usually a gorgeous sunset.
"We truly do live in paradise,'' Newell said.
Even though there's work to be done with the Bulls, Newell said she relishes the challenge and believes her players are eager to chase the challenges of winning the American Athletic Conference championship and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament.