Named to the 2024 All-USA Today Girls Golf Team
Nichols has also endured a successful junior golf career with several top finishes, highlighted by winning the 2022 AJGA Shreveport Junior Championship. Nichols is coming off making it to the Round of 16 at the 2023 USGA Women’s Four Ball Championship in DuPont, Washington. The Little Rock, Arkansas product has also finished second at the 2021 AJGA Bella Vista Championship, fourth at the 2022 AJGA Westrock Junior Championship and sixth at the 2023 AJGA Justin Thomas Junior Championship.
“Recruiting within the state of Arkansas is vital to our program,” said Taylor. “We wanted to make sure we get the best from our state. Anna Kate was a camper and when I saw her, I knew we needed to have her a part of our program. She is a die-hard Razorback fan and loves golf. This is an incredible recipe for success and is following in the footsteps of some of the best that have played for us in the state. Anna Kate is a winner in school, and we are excited about what she will bring to our team. She has a solid golf swing, she is a fierce competitor and she has improved each year through junior golf. Anna Kate will come in and compete for a spot in our lineup, and we look forward to helping her grow even more!”
Nichols is finishing her senior year at Pulaski Academy and is the daughter of Melissa and Joey Nichols. She is expecting to major in exercise science at her dream school.
“I have known since I was a child, I wanted to be a Razorback,” said Nichols. “I have grown up a huge Razorback fan and it has always been my dream to go to Arkansas. I knew the minute I stepped on campus for my official visit that Arkansas was where I wanted to be 100 percent… The University of Arkansas has everything that you need to be successful on and off the golf course.”
