News
CGN Player Highlight and Interview: Clemson Sophomore Sarah Uebelhart Builds on Breakout Freshman Season
Clemson sophomore Sarah Uebelhart enters her second collegiate season after making an immediate impact for the Tigers.
The Hünenberg See, Switzerland native led Clemson with a 73.09 scoring average as a freshman and competed in all 12 tournaments. She opened her sophomore season with a T3 finish at the Tiger Classic while helping Clemson share the team title with Augusta.
Career Highlights
• 73.09 freshman scoring average
• Four Top 10 finishes
• Five rounds in the 60s
• Score counted in 30 of 33 team rounds
• 2026 WGCA All American Scholar
• 2026 CSC At Large Academic All District selection
• Fifth at the 2024 R&A Girls Championship
• T21 at the 2025 European Ladies Amateur
Immediate Impact at Clemson
Uebelhart earned a spot in Clemson’s lineup for her first collegiate tournament and remained there throughout her freshman season.
She led Clemson with a 73.09 scoring average across 33 rounds, the third best freshman average in program history. Uebelhart added four Top 10 finishes, five rounds in the 60s and eight under par rounds.
Uebelhart told CGN that one of her initial concerns was changing her game too much after arriving in the United States. Instead, she remained committed to her approach while adapting to college golf.
From Switzerland to Clemson
Uebelhart grew up participating in skiing, gymnastics and tennis before becoming more serious about golf around age 12. Her development eventually led to international competition at events including the R&A Girls Championship, British Girls Amateur and European Ladies Amateur.
Those experiences exposed her to different courses and conditions before she moved to the United States. When choosing a college, Uebelhart prioritized academics and competitive golf, with Clemson standing out during her campus visit.
Strong Sophomore Start
Uebelhart spent much of the summer competing for Switzerland before returning to Clemson.
She opened the season at 3 under to tie for third at the Tiger Classic as Clemson and Augusta shared the team championship. Uebelhart said being in contention reinforced her belief that she can compete for collegiate victories.
Interview Highlights with CGN
Academic Balance
An economics major, Uebelhart earned WGCA All American Scholar and CSC At Large Academic All District recognition. She credits staying ahead of assignments and setting daily priorities with helping her balance academics and golf.
Handling Adversity
Uebelhart has worked on quickly moving forward after an unfortunate bounce or mistake. Advice from a former mentor helped her focus on accepting the result and turning her attention to the next shot.
Sophomore Goals
After spending her freshman season focused on making Clemson’s lineup, Uebelhart has raised her expectations. Her primary individual goal is to win a collegiate tournament, while Clemson is focused on competing near the top of the rankings.
CGN Angle
Uebelhart quickly translated her international experience into success at Clemson, leading the Tigers in scoring average as a freshman.
Now a sophomore, her focus has shifted from earning a place in the lineup to competing for her first individual collegiate victory.
