EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP women's golf program has signed two international standouts to its 2027 signing class, head coach Steve Sims announced Thursday.
 
A brief profile on each signee and a quote from Sims follow below.
 
Maria Chávez Villarreal
Aguascalientes, Mexico
 
Chavez Villarreal brings a strong junior resume, competing in national and international events. She tied for first at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball Championship Qualifier, carding rounds of 32-33 (-7), and tied fifth at the 2026 Copa Centro National Ranking CIJ-FMG Girls 18 & Under with rounds of 73-76-70. She also tied for first at the 2025 U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball Championship Qualifier, posting rounds of 34-35 (-3).
 
Rocio Caturla
Valencia, Spain
 
Caturla joins the Miners following a successful junior career in Spain. She placed third at the Copa Comunidad Valenciana and earned runner-up finishes at the Valencian Community U21, U18 and U16 Championship and the College Showcase.
 
Sims on the Signees:
 
"I'm very excited to announce the signing of Maria and Rocio," Sims said. "Both players are going to be perfect fits for our program and team culture. I believe once they get on campus, they will make an immediate impact on our team and in our lineup."
 

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