Interview
CGN+ Player Highlight and Interview: Savannah de Bock Helps Eastern Michigan Make NCAA History
Eastern Michigan fourth year golfer Savannah de Bock has helped the Eagles reach new heights, including their first NCAA Championships appearance and a trip to the national semifinals in 2026.
A native of Ecaussinnes d’Enghien, Belgium, de Bock transferred from Georgia to Eastern Michigan in 2024 to continue playing under head coach Josh Brewer.
The former European Ladies’ Amateur champion has earned consecutive All MAC honors, set multiple Eastern Michigan scoring records and won two collegiate individual titles.
She opened the 2026 to 2027 season by winning the Leadership & Golf Invitational at Chambers Bay, finishing at seven under par as Eastern Michigan also claimed the team championship.
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Career Highlights
- Helped Eastern Michigan reach its first NCAA Championships and advance to the 2026 national semifinals
- Tied for 12th at the 2026 NCAA Championships at three under par
- Set Eastern Michigan’s 72 hole scoring record of 285
- Won her NCAA quarterfinal match against Texas, 5 and 3
- Received the 2026 NCAA Top 15 Award
- Won the 2026 Leadership & Golf Invitational at seven under par, 209
- Won the 2024 Golfweek Red Sky Classic at 12 under par, 204
- Holds Eastern Michigan’s single round record of 65 and 54 hole record of 204
- All MAC First Team in 2025 and Second Team in 2026
- 2022 European Ladies’ Amateur champion
- Two time Junior Solheim Cup champion with Europe
- Competed in the 2022 and 2023 AIG Women’s Open
- Qualified for the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur
- Semifinalist at the 2026 Women’s Amateur Championship
Collegiate Results Snapshot
2026 to 2027 | Eastern Michigan
Leadership & Golf Invitational
- Individual champion at seven under par, 209
- Recorded rounds of 71, 70 and 68
- Closed with a four under 68 to win by one stroke
- Helped Eastern Michigan win the team championship at one under par
- Earned her second collegiate individual victory
2025 to 2026 | Eastern Michigan
- All MAC Second Team and MAC All Tournament Team
- Recorded a 72.5 scoring average and six top 10 finishes
- Finished third at the MAC Championship at even par
- Tied for 12th at the NCAA Championships at three under par
- Set the program’s 72 hole scoring record of 285
- Defeated her Texas opponent 5 and 3 in the NCAA quarterfinals
- Helped Eastern Michigan advance to the national semifinals
2024 to 2025 | Eastern Michigan
- All MAC First Team and ANNIKA Award Fall Watch List
- Won the Golfweek Red Sky Classic at 12 under par, 204
- Set program records with a single round 65 and 54 hole total of 204
- Recorded a 73.1 scoring average and six top 10 finishes
- Competed at the NCAA Columbus Regional
International and Amateur Golf Success
De Bock won the 2022 European Ladies’ Amateur Championship at 19 under par following a four hole playoff, becoming the second Belgian player to win the event.
She represented Europe on two winning Junior Solheim Cup teams, posting a 3 and 0 record in 2023.
She also competed in the 2022 and 2023 AIG Women’s Open and qualified for the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
During the summer of 2026, de Bock reached the semifinals of The Women’s Amateur Championship and tied for fifth at the European Ladies’ Amateur Championship at four under par.
Interview Highlights with CGN+
Discovering golf in Belgium
De Bock grew up in a golfing family but initially preferred other sports. Her interest changed during a 2015 trip to the United States when a broken finger limited her activities. After discovering she could still play golf with an adjusted grip, she began spending more time on the course and eventually entered junior competitions.
Becoming a European amateur champion
De Bock credited her development to focusing on improvement and enjoyment rather than results. That approach helped her progress through junior tournaments, win the 2022 European Ladies’ Amateur Championship and represent Europe in the Junior Solheim Cup.
Choosing Georgia and transferring to Eastern Michigan
De Bock initially committed to Georgia because of her relationship with head coach Josh Brewer, who regularly attended her junior tournaments.
Following Brewer’s departure from Georgia, she entered the transfer portal and joined him at Eastern Michigan in 2024. She also credited the program’s vision and coaching staff for influencing her decision.
Helping Eastern Michigan reach the NCAA semifinals
De Bock discussed Eastern Michigan’s historic 2026 NCAA Championships appearance and its quarterfinal victory over Texas.
She won her match 5 and 3 and recalled the excitement of watching her teammates secure the result that sent the Eagles to the national semifinals.
Improving her short game
During the summer of 2026, de Bock changed putters and focused on improving her wedge play. She regularly practiced a wedge drill provided by Brewer and credited the additional work for helping her tournament performances.
Winning the Leadership & Golf Invitational
De Bock entered the final round at Chambers Bay tied for fifth before closing with a four under 68 to win by one stroke.
She explained that she avoided checking the leaderboard and concentrated on creating birdie opportunities. Eastern Michigan also won the team championship, completing another team and individual sweep.
GameAbove’s impact on Eastern Michigan
De Bock highlighted GameAbove’s support of the golf program, including practice facilities, tournament sponsorship, training trips and video coverage.
She credited the organization for providing resources and encouragement that have contributed to the team’s development.
