Mississippi State junior Avery Weed has built one of the most complete resumes in collegiate golf through sustained scoring, match play success, and steady improvement each season. The Ocean Springs native has already collected multiple collegiate wins, tied an NCAA single round scoring record with a sixty one at The Ally, and leads the Bulldogs with a scoring average in the low seventies. She is ranked number one in Clippd and number thirty one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking while balancing a full schedule for a top program.
Career Highlights
- Golfweek Third Team All American in 2025
- WGCA All American Honorable Mention in 2025
- All SEC Second Team selection in 2025
- All SEC Freshman Team in 2024
- SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2023 to 2024
- Two time SEC Co Golfer of the Week in 2024
- SEC Freshman of the Week in February 2024
- Ranked number one in Clippd and number thirty one in WAGR
- Competed in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Collegiate Results Snapshot
2025 to 2026 Junior Season
- Ranked number one in Clippd
- Ranked number thirty one in WAGR
- Runner up at the Carmel Cup
- Champion at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational, her third collegiate victory
- Top three finish at The Ally
- Named to the fall Annika Award Watch List
- Earned Golfweek All America recognition
2024 to 2025 Sophomore Season
- Played all twelve events for Mississippi State
- Led the Bulldogs with a scoring average of 71.6, tied for the sixth best single season mark in program history
- Won the Mason Rudolph Championship at thirteen under 203
- Tied an NCAA record with a round of sixty one at The Ally at eleven under
- Recorded the best finish against par in program history at the NCAA Championship at four under 284
- Posted ten rounds in the sixties, tied for the third most in a single season at Mississippi State
- Logged twenty rounds of par or better, fourth most in a single season for the program
- Finished the season four over par in total
- Reached career totals of twelve rounds in the sixties and thirty one rounds of par or better, both among the top marks in school history
2023 to 2024 Freshman Season
- Only Mississippi State player to appear in all eleven events
- Posted a 73.11 scoring average, third best by a freshman in program history
- Recorded two rounds in the sixties and eleven rounds of par or better
- Went three wins and no losses in match play at the SEC Championship
- Helped lead Mississippi State to its first SEC team title and collected six individual match play wins during the season
- Finished runner up at the Nexus Collegiate Invitational
- Earned her first collegiate top ten at The Ally
Amateur Highlights
- Mississippi Women’s Amateur champion in 2023
- Mississippi Junior Amateur champion and Mississippi Women’s Amateur champion during high school
- Multiple state high school individual titles for Ocean Springs High School and three team state titles
- Extensive junior record with wins and strong finishes on state and national schedules
- Experience at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Interview Highlights with CGN
Path into golf and high school success
Weed started golf at age eight while rotating through several sports that included tennis, basketball, and softball. Golf quickly became the priority and by high school she had shifted fully to the game. Competing for Ocean Springs from seventh grade through senior year, she collected three Mississippi individual state titles, helped the program win three team state titles, and gained experience in team environments that later translated to college golf.
Junior tournament development
Her junior schedule centered on state championships, American Junior Golf Association events, and Mississippi state amateur championships. She won an AJGA event, the Mississippi Junior Amateur, and the Mississippi Women’s Amateur while still in high school. Those performances laid the foundation for recruiting and confirmed that she could compete beyond the state level.
Choosing Mississippi State
Weed grew up with a clear goal of playing for Mississippi State and explored other options only briefly. Once the Bulldogs staff offered, she committed to Starkville. The decision allowed her to stay close to home while joining a program that fit both her competitive ambitions and academic plans in management.
Transition to college golf
The freshman transition brought new responsibilities as a student athlete, but the workload felt manageable after years of balancing multiple sports and schoolwork. She approached college the same way she had approached high school, leaning on preparation and a strong work ethic. By winning qualifying rounds early and securing a lineup spot, she built confidence that carried through an undefeated run in SEC Championship match play and consistent results all season.
Coaching and technical work
Weed works with swing coach Tony Ruggiero and focuses on gradual changes that allow her to keep competing at a high level while adjusting technique. Together they emphasize a more neutral takeaway and better use of the ground through impact. That work has led to more consistent ball striking and supported her scoring jumps from freshman to sophomore year. She pairs swing work with continued improvement in putting and short game.
Building on sophomore year
After a breakout sophomore season with a win at the Mason Rudolph Championship and an NCAA scoring record tying round at The Ally, Weed used the following summer to refine strengths rather than overhaul her game. She added more tournament starts but maintained an emphasis on small gains in areas that could sustain low scoring across an entire year.
Competitive mindset and handling adversity
Weed describes her approach as gritty, focused on fighting for every shot regardless of lie or situation. When she finds a fairway bunker, a poor lie, or a bad break, she treats the situation as a challenge to save par or limit damage and trusts that her scoring ability will create birdie chances later in the round. That mindset helped her turn off days into under par rounds during a consistent junior fall.
Team dynamic at Mississippi State
Mississippi State’s roster changed significantly between her sophomore and junior seasons, with several graduates and a large freshman class. Weed and the returning players worked to mentor the new group while maintaining a competitive environment through qualifiers and practice games. She notes that the team connected quickly and built a strong mix of upper class leadership and freshman energy.
Goals and outlook
Weed’s personal goals center on sustained top five finishes in college events and continued consistency rather than chasing single weeks. She aims to return to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and make the cut, while leading Mississippi State toward a national championship run and a place in match play. Her performance to date has placed her among the top ranked collegiate players in the game.
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