SEATTLE – University of Washington women's golf head coach Mary Lou Mulflur has announced the signing of Surrey, England standout Martha Lewis to the Class of 2018.
 
"We are very excited for Martha to join us next fall," said Mulflur. "We believe her best golf is yet to be played. She exhibits all of the traits we believe are so vital our program's success – grit, passion, pride and humility. We can't wait to get her in some purple and gold and have her on Montlake!"
 
Lewis, who hails from the same city as former Husky and national champion Charlotte Thomas, has represented England on the international circuit since 2013. She finished second in the English U13 Girls' Open Championships in 2013, and recorded four top five finishes in 2014. Lewis tied for fifth at the Scottish U16 Champs, tied for fifth at the Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters, finished fourth at the English U15 Girls' Champs and her best finish came at the Scottish U14 Championships where she finished second.
 
Following that, she played in a handful of events in 2015 and went on to record six top 25 efforts in 2016. Lewis tied for third at the English Spring U16 Open and also tied for fifth at the Pleasington Putter before finishing second at the Doral Publix event.
 
Most recently, Lewis finished second at the English Girls' Open Amateur Championships held at Littlestone Golf Club and opened the event with a 69 on the par-72 Littlestone Golf Course.

Washington opens the 2017-18 spring season Feb. 11 in Palos Verdes, Calif.