Women's Golf Inks Abby Vernier To 2026 Signing Class
11/20/2025 6:00:00 PM | Women's Golf
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida women's golf has landed incoming freshman Abby Vernier as its first officially addition to the 2026 signing class, as announced by Director of Golf Scott Schroeder on Thursday afternoon.
"Abby [Vernier] is a really talented and competitive golfer," Schroeder stated. "It will be great to get her around some good players to see how fast she can grow as a player. She will have a chance to play from day one, which will make the entire roster more competitive."
Vernier comes in from the Florida Panhandle as a stellar player at West Florida High School of Advanced Technology. She was named PNJ Girls Golfer of the Year in 2024 and has qualified for the FHSAA Class 2A State Championship in both 2023 and 2024 with top-15 placements in each tournament.
Hometown: Pensacola, Fla.
Class: Freshman
High School: West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
Height: 5-2
Notes: Qualified twice for the FHSAA Class 2A State Championships with a 15th-overall finish in 2023 and third overall in 2024...named 2024 PNJ Girls Golfer of the Year...has also qualified for regional championship in both 2024 and 2025...lowest tournament round was set in 2025 with a 6-under 65 round...FJT Major Champion at Old Corkscrew Golf Club in 2025...ranked No. 94 in her class and No. 286 overall by Junior Golf Scoreboard...has played for on First Tee, Emerald Coast Junior Golf, SJGT, Florida Junior Tour and Junior PGA Championship for the junior circuit...was one of 80 First Tee participants in the nation selected to play the PURE Insurance Pro-Am Championship at Pebble Beach...also one of 12 First Tee participants in the nation selected to play Ryder Cup style event at Ohoopee Match Club...tied for first at 2025 US Girls Junior Qualifier at Valley Hill CC...four SJGT wins in 2025, along with being named 2025 FJT Old Corkscrew Major Champion and 2025 FSGA Team Championship Individual Overall Ladies Champion...three SJGT wins in 2025, along with being named 2024 Junior PGA Championship AL-NW Florida Qualifier Champion and 2024 First Tee National Tournament Champion.
Personal: Born on Dec. 26, 2007...daughter of Derek and Kristin Shae Vernier...has one brother, Harrison...cousin, Sydney Scapin, plays softball at South Alabama...plans to major in business...aunt, Staci Scapin, played softball at Troy...top 10 in class academically all three years of high school thus far...chose UNF because "not only are the campus and area beautiful, but the golf program and coaches are amazing. I can see myself growing as a golfer and person at UNF!"
Coach's Thoughts: "When I first met Abby [Vernier], it was quickly apparent that she was a hard worker. It has been fun to watch her grow over the last few years and I am excited to add a player with her GRIT and determination to our roster next fall!"
-- Courtney Cobb, Associate Head Women's Golf Coach
"Abby [Vernier] is a really talented and competitive golfer," Schroeder stated. "It will be great to get her around some good players to see how fast she can grow as a player. She will have a chance to play from day one, which will make the entire roster more competitive."
Vernier comes in from the Florida Panhandle as a stellar player at West Florida High School of Advanced Technology. She was named PNJ Girls Golfer of the Year in 2024 and has qualified for the FHSAA Class 2A State Championship in both 2023 and 2024 with top-15 placements in each tournament.
Abby Vernier
Hometown: Pensacola, Fla.Class: Freshman
High School: West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
Height: 5-2
Notes: Qualified twice for the FHSAA Class 2A State Championships with a 15th-overall finish in 2023 and third overall in 2024...named 2024 PNJ Girls Golfer of the Year...has also qualified for regional championship in both 2024 and 2025...lowest tournament round was set in 2025 with a 6-under 65 round...FJT Major Champion at Old Corkscrew Golf Club in 2025...ranked No. 94 in her class and No. 286 overall by Junior Golf Scoreboard...has played for on First Tee, Emerald Coast Junior Golf, SJGT, Florida Junior Tour and Junior PGA Championship for the junior circuit...was one of 80 First Tee participants in the nation selected to play the PURE Insurance Pro-Am Championship at Pebble Beach...also one of 12 First Tee participants in the nation selected to play Ryder Cup style event at Ohoopee Match Club...tied for first at 2025 US Girls Junior Qualifier at Valley Hill CC...four SJGT wins in 2025, along with being named 2025 FJT Old Corkscrew Major Champion and 2025 FSGA Team Championship Individual Overall Ladies Champion...three SJGT wins in 2025, along with being named 2024 Junior PGA Championship AL-NW Florida Qualifier Champion and 2024 First Tee National Tournament Champion.
Personal: Born on Dec. 26, 2007...daughter of Derek and Kristin Shae Vernier...has one brother, Harrison...cousin, Sydney Scapin, plays softball at South Alabama...plans to major in business...aunt, Staci Scapin, played softball at Troy...top 10 in class academically all three years of high school thus far...chose UNF because "not only are the campus and area beautiful, but the golf program and coaches are amazing. I can see myself growing as a golfer and person at UNF!"
Coach's Thoughts: "When I first met Abby [Vernier], it was quickly apparent that she was a hard worker. It has been fun to watch her grow over the last few years and I am excited to add a player with her GRIT and determination to our roster next fall!"
-- Courtney Cobb, Associate Head Women's Golf Coach
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