2006-07: Competed in four tournaments after joining the team midway through the season ... first tournament was the Treasure Coast Women's Classic ... tied for 27th at the Hoya Women's Invitational with a 17-over 161 ... finished 31st at the BIG EAST Championships with a 37-over 253 ... runner-up in the 2007 New York State Gold Association Women's Amateur.
At West Islip: Competed on boys varsity golf team for six seasons, beginning in 7th grade ... captained team her junior and senior seasons ... team went undefeated all six seasons, never losing a match ... all-league selection each year ... participated in Habitat for Humanity and served as President of Student Senate.
Personal: Born on January 26, 1988, in West Islip, N.Y. ... parents are Ralph and Adele Romano ... has one older sister, Christine, 26 ...father, Ralph, is a St. John's alumnus ... president ... made a hole-in-one in 2005 at The Architects Club in Lopatcong, N.J. ... shot a 68 in a tournament at Pine Needles in Southern Pines, N.C, host of 2007 U.S. Women's Open.
Romano Up Close:
Favorite golfer: Sergio Garcia.
If you could only use only one club to play a whole round? My 7-iron.
Favorite part of being on the team: The trips and the time the team spends together.
Most reliable golf club: My driver.
Pre-shot rituals: I take a lot of deep breaths but not rituals.