Ornella Arrizon joined the South Alabama women’s golf program prior to the start of the 2023-24 season as a graduate assistant coach.
Prior to arriving at South, Arrizon served both as Director of Instruction for Junior Academies at Club de Golf Vallescondido (four years) and Club de Golf Bellavista (three years), while overseeing golf operations and events.
She has also been a member of PGA of Mexico since 2020.
Arrizon has also served as an on-air commentator for LIV Golf Tour tournament broadcasts in Mexico and Latin America. She holds golf certifications with TPI, Golf Biomechanics, U.S. Kids, Trackman and Sam Putt Lab, and was part of a Certificate Program in Sports Psychology in 2021.
The Mexico City, Mexico, native had a stellar collegiate career at Jacksonville State University (2009-13) where she was a three-time Ohio Valley all-tournament team selection (2011, 2012, 2013). As a junior, Arrizon claimed the individual OVC Championship and led the Gamecocks to a NCAA Regional appearance.
Arrizon also excelled in the classroom as she was a two-time All-American Scholar honoree and earned the OVC Academic Medal of Honor.
Arrizon earned her bachelor’s degree in finance and graduated magna cum laude. She is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in sports management and in health promotion.
