tulane Green Wave Women’s Golf Adds Ornella Arrizon as Assistant Coach

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The Tulane Green Wave women’s golf program has a new assistant coach: Ornella Arrizon. The announcement from the athletic department signals a strategic move to bolster the team for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Arrizon’s Impressive Background

Ornella Arrizon comes to Tulane after serving as a graduate assistant for the South Alabama Jaguars since 2023. During her time in Mobile, she played a key role in guiding the program to multiple top-three tournament finishes. Notably, the Jaguars secured a victory at the Green wave Invitational at TPC louisiana in september 2024.

Did You Know? TPC louisiana, where Arrizon coached South Alabama to victory, also hosts the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans, bringing top golfing talent to the region ^[1].

her impact extends beyond team success.This past spring, Arrizon mentored South Alabama freshman Katharina Schroll, who earned the sun belt Conference Freshman of the Year award. Schroll also received All-Conference Frist Team honors and an additional selection on the second team.

What the Head Coach is Saying

Green Wave head coach Andrea Kaelin expressed her enthusiasm for the new addition.”Ornella is one of the best up and coming coaches in the country,” Kaelin said. “Her passion and commitment to the development of her players is what sets her apart. It’s her energy and knowledge that will continue to elevate what we’re doing hear at Tulane. I am so excited to have Coach O join our team!”

More Than Just a Coach

Arrizon, a native of Mexico City, has been a member of the PGA of Mexico as 2020.She also brings a unique perspective to the team with her broadcasting experience. She has worked as