Tennessee Tech Women’s Golf Signs Keala Richichi to 2026 Class
Tennessee Tech women's golf has signed Keala Richichi to its 2026 Class.
By Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech women's golf has signed Keala Richichi to its 2026 Class.
Richichi signs with the Golden Eagles during the 2026 signing class. Richichi was named Palm Beach Post All-Country girls golf team in 2023, earning Second Team honors.
"It's been exciting to watch this team flourish, not only in competition but also as a culture. That is something I am really excited to say as we bring in Keala, who I know will elevate that with us." Said Head Coach Amanda Smith.
Coach Smith continued. "She has a contagious smile and really loves the game of golf. You can tell she has made major improvements over the last few years and will continue to do that in her career here. We are excited to welcome her into our family."
At Jupiter High School, Richichi was named Land Rover Palm Beach Player of the Week in 2025, 2022 Palm Beach Post All-County Honorable Mention, 2023 Palm Beach Post All-County Second Team, Jupiter HS Athlete of the Week in 2022, and 2025.
Richichi and her team were 3x District Champion, Regional Champion, two-time Regional Runner-up, four State Championship appearances, 2022 Individual District Medalist, and 2022 Regional Runner-Up.
She finished with a 13-over score during the 2024-25 Florida High School State Championships, landing 132nd. Richichi posted a total score of 157 over the two-round event, with an average of 9.02.
Richichi competed in the SFPGA Medalist Tour, which is part of the South Florida PGA of America. Richichi took part in eight tournaments during the 2025 season, finishing as high as tied for third at the SFPGA Winter Kickoff Jan. 18-20. During the season, she posted five Top 6 finishes in eight events.
