Women’s Golf Signs Hometown Standout
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Bethel Women's Golf Coach Larry Joe Smith recently added a hometown star to his women's golf program. McKenzie High School star, Charli Weatherford signed with the Lady Cats at a ceremony held at the high school.
Charli is the daughter of Kelly ad Clara Weatherford of McKenzie and is undecided on her major. She is the granddaughter of Bob & Susan Bouldin and Jerry Weatherford.
Weatherford's playing experience includes:
McKenzie Middle School, 8th grade
McKenzie High School, 9-12th grade
Sneds Tour, 3-year member
Mid-South Golf Series, 3-year member
Charli's athletic awards/honors
Athletic Awards/Honors:
Three-time nominee for the Jackson Sun Female Athlete of the Week
Four-time individual top three finish in the TSSAA Division I, Class A District Tournament with two years as match medalist honors in 2024 & 2025
Three-time individual top ten finish in the TSSAA Division I, Class A, Region 7 Region Tournament with match medalist honors in 2025
8th place individual finish in the 2025 TSSAA State Golf Championship
Sneds/Mid-South - One win and eleven top ten finishes in 2024. Three wins and three top ten finishes in 2025.
Charli feels her biggest strengths are her swing speed and distance.
Coach Smith commented, "Charli will bring immediate recognition to our program. We are getting an athlete with extensive experience, intelligent practice, and work ethic, plus the tools to make an immediate impact."