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Jennifer "JoJo" Robertson (born 1976 or 1977) is the women's golf coach for Texas Tech University since 2009. Her team were quarter-finalists at the 2015 NCAA Division I women's golf championship. Before joining Texas Tech, Robertson reached the semifinals of the 1991 U.S. Girls' Junior. She is tied for first with the most U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links wins with her 1995 and 1997 first place finishes. Robertson reached the third round of the 1997 U.S. Women's Amateur and won the 1998 Curtis Cup with the American team. At LPGA majors, she was 59th at the 1998 U.S. Women's Open.

While competing as a professional golfer on the Futures Tour during the early 2000s, Robertson was tied for fifth at the 2002 Denver Futures Classic. She held assistant professional and assistant coaching positions between 1999 to 2009. Robertson primarily worked for New Mexico Military Institute and Purdue University during this time period. She was named All-American by the American Junior Golf Association in 1993 and All-Big 12 by the Big 12 Conference in 1999. Robertson was the 2009 Division I Assistant Coach of the Year for the Women's Golf Coaches Association.

Early life and education

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Robertson was born in Roswell, New Mexico during the late 1970s. She became interested in golf during her early childhood.[1] Robertson played multiple sports during her early education and grew up with a sibling.[2] In 1990, Robertson joined the Goddard High School girls golf team during grade eight.[3][2] As a member of the New Mexico Activities Association, she won that year's A-AAA championship. Robertson also won their AAAA division in 1993 and 1994.[4] Robertson reached the semifinals of the 1991 U.S. Girls' Junior.[5] At the 1992 Girls Junior America's Cup, Robertson and the New Mexican team were third.[6]

Her collegiate golf experience began in 1994 with Oklahoma State University.[7] In 1995 and 1996, Robertson was second at the Big Eight Conference Women's Golf Championship.[8] Her team was the event's champion both years.[9] After the end of the Big Eight in 1996, the conference was renamed to the Big 12 Conference that year.[10] Robertson's team was the 1999 Big 12 Women's Golf Championship winners.[11] At the 1999 NCAA Division I women's golf championship, she was tied for 74th as part of Oklahoma State's twelfth place finish.[12][13] Robertson planned to work at the Roswell Public Health Office that year as an intern.[14]

Career

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Playing career

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At the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links, she had first place finishes during 1995 and 1997.[15][16] She became tied for first with the most Public Links victories in 1997.[17] After the event was disbanded in 2015, Robertson was one of five golfers who won the Public Links twice.[18][19] Robertson reached the third round of the 1997 U.S. Women's Amateur.[20] She finished in 59th place at the 1998 U.S. Women's Open as a LPGA majors player.[21][22] Robertson was on the American team that won the 1998 Curtis Cup.[23]

She became a professional golfer by 2000.[14][24] Robertson joined the Futures Tour the following year.[25] After continuing with the Futures in 2002, Robertson was tied for fifth at that year's Denver Futures Classic.[26][27] That year, she ended her playing career.[28]

Coaching career

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For her assistant professional career, Robertson was with Spring River Golf Course between 1999 to 2000.[29][30] Between 2002 to 2004, she continued her experience for New Mexico Military Institute.[31][28] Robertson also worked for Purdue University during 2004.[32] Robertson started her coaching career in 2004 with West Lafayette High School.[33] She worked in girls golf that year.[34]

Robertson was with Purdue's women's golf team between 2005 to 2009.[35] She started her assistant coach position before ending her experience as their associate head coach.[36][35] Robertson became the women's golf coach at Texas Tech University during 2009.[37] At the 2015 NCAA Division I women's golf championship, her team were quarter-finalists.[38][39] They were the runner-up at the 2021 Big 12 Women’s Golf Championship.[40]

Honors and personal life

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Robertson was named All-American by the American Junior Golf Association in 1993.[41] She was on the first team as part of the All-Big 12 during 1999.[42] Robertson was the 2009 Division I Assistant Coach of the Year for the Women's Golf Coaches Association.[43] That year, she started a marriage.[44]

References

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  1. ^ Dohme, Ralph (February 21, 1990). "Roswell's New Wonder Girl". Albuquerque Journal. p. C1.
  2. ^ a b Dohme 1990, p. C4
  3. ^ "Begay, Robertson highlight state golf". Carlsbad Current-Argus. Staff and wire reports. May 9, 1990. p. A-9.
  4. ^ "Girls State Individual Golf Champions" (PDF). New Mexico Activities Association. p. 4. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  5. ^ MacKay, Bill (August 3, 1991). "Junior finalist Klein gives championship high priority". The Wichita Eagle. p. 3B.
  6. ^ "NM golfers place 3rd". Carlsbad Current-Argus. August 14, 1992. p. B-1.
  7. ^ "Sooners' Janidlo Early Leader at McGuire Golf". Tulsa World. September 28, 1994. p. sec. Sports p. 5.
  8. ^ Brown, Rick (April 24, 1996). "Cyclones shoot 300, finish second". The Des Moines Register. p. 35.
  9. ^ "Cowgirls Halt ISU, Achieve Three-peat". The Daily Oklahoman. The Associated Press. April 24, 1996. p. 25.
  10. ^ "Big 8 Conference officially closes shop in Kansas City". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. June 29, 1996. p. D3.
  11. ^ "OSU takes Big 12 title". Tulsa World. April 22, 1999. p. B 3.
  12. ^ "Women's NCAA Division I championship". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. May 23, 1999. p. 2C.
  13. ^ "Division I Women's Golf Championships Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2023. pp. 44–45. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  14. ^ a b "Roswell golfer seeks 3rd Publix title". The Albuquerque Journal. Staff and wire reports. June 22, 1999. p. B1.
  15. ^ "OSU's Robertson Wins Public Title". The Daily Oklahoman. June 27, 1995. p. 25.
  16. ^ Bentley, Mac (June 29, 1997). "Robertson Will Miss Roswell's UFO Mania". The Sunday Oklahoman. p. sec B. p. 9.
  17. ^ Juliano, Joe (June 23, 1997). "Roberston shakes off rust to win WAPL title". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. F4.
  18. ^ "Fumie (Alice) Jo wins women's Public Links title". Arizona Daily Sun. Associated Press. July 20, 2014. p. A10.
  19. ^ "U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Records". United States Golf Association. January 1, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  20. ^ "U.S. Women's Amateur Results". The Courier-News. The Associated Press. August 8, 1997. p. B-4.
  21. ^ "LPGA Women's Open". The Winnipeg Sun. Associated Press. July 7, 1998. p. 47.
  22. ^ "Major Championship Records". Ladies Professional Golf Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  23. ^ "Curtis Cup". The News and Observer. August 3, 1998. p. 6D.
  24. ^ "Futures Tour Qualifier". The Tampa Tribune. November 17, 2000. p. sec. Sports p. 2.
  25. ^ Kulkin, Joey (March 12, 2002). "Futures bright for Jo Jo". Roswell Daily Record. p. B1.
  26. ^ Smith, Mark (May 3, 2002). "Roswell's Robertson Is Among Futures Hopeful". Albuquerque Journal. p. C1.
  27. ^ "Denver Futures Classic". The News-Press. Lee County, Florida. May 13, 2002. p. 7C.
  28. ^ a b Keith, J.T. (August 30, 2020). "JoJo Robertson has a grace to coach". Roswell Daily Record. p. B1.
  29. ^ Shefter, David (March 27, 2014). "WAPL Memories: Jo Jo Robertson (1995, 1997)". United States Golf Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  30. ^ Smith 2002, pp. C1, C5
  31. ^ Hansen, Ryan (November 17, 2002). "NMMI names Shaver as GC's newest pro". Roswell Daily Record. p. B5.
  32. ^ "Robertson replaces Terrell as WL coach". Journal and Courier. July 30, 2004. p. C1.
  33. ^ "JoJo Robertson". Texas Tech Red Raiders. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  34. ^ Wright, Kyle (September 12, 2004). "Surprises ahead for West Lafayette in conference meet". Journal and Courier. p. B8.
  35. ^ a b King, Sam (July 1, 2009). "Purdue golf aide departs". Journal and Courier. p. B1.
  36. ^ "Women's golf". Journal and Courier. Purude Sports Information. March 12, 2005. p. B4.
  37. ^ Conine, Chad (July 30, 2009). "Chilton's Dominguez bested by teammate". Waco Tribune-Herald. p. 4B.
  38. ^ "NCAA Division I Women's Championships". The Bradenton Herald. May 28, 2015. p. 2C.
  39. ^ Young, Tommy (May 27, 2015). "Texas Tech Women's Golf Ends Season Tied for Fifth in Nation". KHAM. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  40. ^ "Oklahoma State Collects Its 10th Big 12 Women's Golf Championship". Big 12 Conference. April 20, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  41. ^ "1993 Rolex Junior All-America Team". American Junior Golf Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  42. ^ "All-Big 12 Women's Golf Team". Austin American-Statesman. April 21, 1999. p. C3.
  43. ^ "Past Division I Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coaches of the Year". Women's Golf Coaches Association. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  44. ^ Washburn, Jeff (August 25, 2009). "Robertson, Wheat find love on the links". Journal & Courier. p. C1.
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