Liz Ecker has been named to the Hollie L. Lepley Hall of Honor class of 2020. Ecker was a member of the Oakland women's golf team from 2008-12.
A native of Delray Beach, Fla., Ecker was named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar Team three times during her tenure. In addition, she earned All-League honors twice while competing in the Summit League.
Ecker holds a number of program records including most events played (41), most rounds played (103), and lowest 36-hole tournament score (140). Ecker also sits seventh in career average strokes, top 10 in stroke average leaders, and tied for first with the lowest individual round with a score of 68.
What does being inducted to the Hall of Honor mean to you?
I am very honored to be a part of the hall of honor.
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What does Oakland mean to you?
Oakland is a community you never have to leave, it continues years after leaving campus. Â
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What is your favorite Oakland memory?
Besides roadtrips in the astro van, my first hole in one at my last collegiate and conference tournament!Â
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What does your sport mean to you?
As Mark Twain said "Golf is a good walk spoiled." It's a constant challenge that keeps me coming back.
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What did you do after your Oakland experience?
After graduation, I attended the university of Edinburgh and received a masters in International Business and emerging markets. I am currently operating an industrial food distribution and logistics company.
This year's induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac. The event is open to the public, and those interested in attending can registerÂ
here.