2026

• Returning senior in the Tennessee State women's golf program

• Majoring in healthcare administration and planning

• Chose Tennessee State because it is an HBCU and gave her an opportunity to find herself

• Values a sense of belonging on the golf course

• Believes there is always room for improvement with a commitment to getting better

• Focuses on moving forward after bad shots and not dwelling on previous holes

• Lists resilient, intentional and grounded as personal traits

• Captured the first win for the Tennessee State women's golf program during her sophomore season

• Hopes to have fun and avoid mental burnout during her senior season

• Plans to join the Air Force after graduation and become a hospital administrator

High School

• Attended Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

• Graduated in 2023

• Competed on the varsity girls golf team

• Participated in the Blackman Collegiate Academy

Personal

• Daughter of Cynthia and William Vaughn III

• Has three siblings, Taylor Vaughn, Marcus Vaughn and William Vaughn IV

• Hometown is Murfreesboro, Tennessee

• Lists backpacking in Asia as a dream trip

• Favorite pregame meal is pasta the night before playing 36 holes

• Started playing golf after moving to a golf community and enjoying the quiet nature of the sport

• Strives to become a better person mentally, physically and emotionally every day

• Hopes to be remembered for her dedication to improving whenever given an opportunity

• Wants to be a teammate others feel comfortable around and someone they can consider a safe space

• Says she nearly dropped out of high school during her freshman year

• Credits her father for believing in her potential and motivating her to succeed