The Prospector · Oct 16, 2023
Carrying Colombian heritage through golf, and eight different countries
From Bogotá, Colombia, redshirt junior Daniela Chipchase plans to pursue golf after graduation and continue her journey in the states with the support of her friends and family. Photo courtesy of Minero Magazine
Some kids begin their childhood in preschool or by stacking toy blocks in the living room. For Daniela Chipchase, she remembers her childhood being in the back of a golf cart. It is memories like these that Chipchase cites as the roots to her lifelong golf career. From adjusting to many lives in many different countries to finding a home at UTEP, Chipchase brings her Colombian roots and passion for golf with her.