BALTIMORE — Coppin State University head golf coach Elam Ruff announced Nov. 11, 2026, that Olivia Heggie signed a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Eagles women’s golf team in the 2027-28 season. Heggie is from Raleigh, N.C.
Heggie earned Conference Player of the Year honors as a senior. She won her final conference tournament, placed third at the 7A East Regional and won the Junior SAS Championship at Prestonwood Country Club during the summer.
Olivia Heggie brings junior golf experience
Heggie finished second at the 2025 TYGA SAS Junior Championship and competed at the NCHSAA State Championship during the previous two seasons. She also won the Under Armour six-week tournament at age 14, qualifying for The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour Winter Nationals.
Heggie is a member of the First Tee and Triangle Women in Golf (TWIG). She is expected to compete for Coppin State University during the 2027-28 season.
Elam Ruff welcomes Olivia Heggie
Ruff said Heggie has demonstrated strength on and off the golf course. “Olivia is an exceptional young lady, both on and off the golf course,” said Ruff. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Coppin State Golf family and look forward to all she will accomplish as an Eagle.”
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Olivia Heggie joins the Coppin State University Eagles women’s golf team after a senior season that included Conference Player of the Year honors, a conference tournament victory and a third-place finish at the 7A East Regional. Her junior tournament results provide additional verified context for the 2027-28 signing.
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