Mariel Galdiano, or Coach Mariel, as we know her at First Tee Central Florida, is an incredibly talented, champion golfer and an even better person. Most everyone she meets, including the kids she helps, has no idea she is a professional golfer. It is a testament to her selflessness and modesty.
Mariel is from Pearl City, Hawaii and is a three-time high school state champion. In 2011 at the age of 13 she played in her first U.S. Women’s Open, and in 2024 she played in her sixth, finishing T44. Mariel played her college golf at UCLA and holds the record for the lowest round in UCLA Women’s Golf history with a 62. From 2017 to 2019, she was named Golfweek All-American, Women’s College Golf Association All-American, and First Team All-Pac 12 Conference. In 2018 and 2019 she earned Pac-12 All-Academic honors.
Mariel turned professional in 2020 and will be playing in her first season on the LPGA Tour in 2025. She is passionate and committed to growing the game of golf for all, especially young girls, and giving back to the community that helped her get to where she is today.
If you would like to join me in sponsoring Mariel on tour, or book her for a personal appearance, please contact me.
LPGA Tour
Mariel earned her LPGA Tour card on December 10, 2024 by finishing T13 at Q School in Mobile, Alabama. She will begin her LPGA Tour career in 2025.
Epson Tour
Mariel played on the Epson Tour in 2023 and 2024. In 2023 she finished 17th in the Race For the Card and in 2024 she finished 20th. She recorded 6 Top 10s over two seasons. Her best finishes were T2 at the 2023 Black Desert Resort Championship and 2nd at the 2024 Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic.
Team Appearances
- Junior Solheim Cup (representing the United States): 2015 (winners)
- Curtis Cup (representing the United States): 2016, 2018 (winners)
- Espirito Santo Trophy (representing the United States): 2016
- Arnold Palmer Cup (representing the United States): 2018 (winners), 2019
Amateur Wins
- 2013 Callaway Junior World Golf Championships (Girls 15–17)
- 2014 Jennie K Wilson Invitational, Joanne Winter Arizona Silver Belle Championship
- 2015 Canadian Women’s Amateur
- 2017 Summer Universiade – Individual Gold Medal
- 2018 Golfweek Conference Challenge, Stanford Intercollegiate
Professional Wins
- FSGA Florida Women’s Open
- WAPT Heritage Classic
- WAPT Oscar Williams Classic