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U-M Golfer Chelsea Pezzola Sets Social Media World On Fire On The Road To The LPGA

Chelsea Lynn Pezzola could be poised to set more than just the social media world on fire. The former U-M golfer is making a run at becoming an LPGA tour golfer and bringing her massive online audience along for the ride.

The 2014 University of Michigan Kinesiology, Business of Sport graduate has nearly 18,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares videos of her exemplary golf swing.

Not to mention posting photos of her admirable physique.

Pezzola is in her rookie year in the LPGA's official development program, the Symetra Tour. According to her bio posted there, Pezzola started playing golf at the age of five and her hobbies include traveling, music, dancing, sports media and sports marketing.

Some of her career highlights include qualifying for the 2010 U.S. Amateur and Academic All-American (2012-2014).

The Florida native still maintains Wolverine connections, working with U-M Associate AD and Director of Athletic Counseling Greg Harden and as a Michigan Sport Business Conference member.

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