TALLAHASSEE – Florida State women’s golf head coach Amy Bond has announced the signing of international standout Annabel Peaford, who joins the Seminoles following an accomplished junior career representing both Europe and England on the international stage.
Peaford, a native of Surrey, England, is currently ranked No. 328 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). She most recently represented Europe in the Junior Solheim Cup in September, earning 1.5 points in the competition.
“Very excited to add Annabel to our team,” said Bond. “She has proven she can play with the best players in the world and compete at the highest level. She is a long hitter and has power but also has great hands around the greens. She has the ability to go low at any moment and has set some high standards for herself. I cannot wait to get her here on campus!”
A four-year representative of England, Peaford has competed in European Championships, Home Internationals and international tournaments and matches. She spent two years with England’s girls squad and two years with the women’s squad.
Peaford represented England at the 2025 Women’s World Championships, helping her team finish fourth while placing fifth individually. She also competed at the 2026 Girls World Championships in Canada, where England finished fourth as a team.
Among her individual accomplishments, Peaford won the individual stroke-play title at the 2025 European Team Championships and captured the 2026 Critchley Salver, shooting 9-under-par over 36 holes at Sunningdale.
“I was always going to consider Florida State because I knew what an excellent golf program it was,” said Peaford. “I had heard about the outstanding facilities, but once I spoke to coach Bond and visited, I absolutely loved the culture and atmosphere of the team and instantly knew it was where I wanted to be.”
Peaford attends the City of London Freemen’s School in England. Golf has been a family pursuit throughout her life, as her father, Simon, is a PGA professional golf coach who has coached Annabel and her twin sister, Emily, throughout their careers.
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