Andrea Gaston

Andrea Gaston is an American amateur golfer and former head coach for both the USC Trojans and Texas A&M Aggies women's golf teams.

She qualified to play in the U.S. Women's Open in 1977.[1] She left the game in 1978 and returned in 1992,[2] winning the California Women's Amateur Championship in 1993.[3] She won the tournament again in 1994, becoming the first back to back winner of the tournament since Patty Sheehan.[4] The same year, she again qualified for the U.S. Women's Open.[2]

Gatson was hired as the head coach of the USC Trojans women's golf for the 1996–97 season. She coached the team for 22 years, leading them to three national titles.[5] She left the Trojans to become the head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies women's golf team in 2018.[6] She was replaced by Gerrod Chadwel as head coach in 2022.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Hall of Fame Coach Andera Gaston to Lead Allen Academy Varsity Golf Program". KBTX 3. September 29, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Gaston Qualifies for U.S. Open". Los Angeles Times. July 9, 1994. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  3. ^ "Gaston Wins U.S. Women's Amateur Golf Qualifier". Los Angeles Times. July 27, 1994. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  4. ^ Korth, Joanne (December 5, 1995). "Earthquake awakens Gaston's desire to compete in golf again". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  5. ^ Herrington, Ryan (June 20, 2018). "Andrea Gaston leaving USC women's golf program after 22 years, 3 NCAA titles to coach at Texas A&M". Golf Digest. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  6. ^ Miller, Alex (June 21, 2025). "Women's golf hires USC's Andrea Gaston as new head coach". the Battalion. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  7. ^ Woodard, Adam (May 22, 2022). "New coach, key transfers propel Texas A&M women into national title contention at NCAA Championship". Golfweek. Retrieved July 9, 2025.


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