About Jessica

 

Amateur and LPGA Golf

 

Jessica graduated from Santa Rosa's Montgomery High School in 1999 as the third top recruited golfer in the nation. Playing for the University of Texas, the Lady Longhorns ranked in the top 3 of the NCAA Division 1 Championships four years standing. She graduated not only with a degree in Kinesiology but was a top ranked national player receiving All-American and Team MVP honors. In her last semester of college, Jessica competed in the grueling LPGA Qualifying School and earned her tour status. She played on the LPGA tour for 3 years, competing in national and international events. In 2006 she qualified for two majors, the Women's British Open (British Open Photos) and the McDonald's Championship.

 

Teaching and Coaching

 

Upon leaving the LPGA tour, Jessica was immediately hired by Golfsmith International in Austin, Texas to teach at the Harvey Penick Golf Academy. Here she was able to convert a wealth of golf experience to make the successful transition into teaching. Jessica earned industry certifications as both a Class A LPGA Teaching Professional and a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Level 2 Golf Professional.Jessica and her husband CJ Quayle welcomed their son, Austin, into their family in 2010. They moved back home to Sonoma County where Jessica taught at Chardonnay Golf Club in the Napa Valley and was Assistant Golf Coach for the Sonoma State University Women’s Golf Team for three years. She currently teaches clinics and gives private lessons at both Oakmont Golf Club in Santa Rosa and Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park.