Western Illinois University Athletics

Mar Garcia Jimenez is an accomplished collegiate golfer and scholar-leader who has excelled both on the course and in the classroom while demonstrating a strong commitment to leadership and community engagement. A proud member of the Andalusian Golf Federation in southern Spain, Mar brings a wealth of collegiate experience, including three seasons as a letter winner at the University of Cincinnati and one season at the University of the Incarnate Word, where she earned Southland All-Conference Second Team honors.

Pursuing a degree in marketing, Mar has established herself as an outstanding student-athlete, earning recognition on the CSC Academic All-District Team, the Big 12 All-Academic Team and the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll during both the fall and spring semesters. Her dedication to excellence and leadership was further recognized with her selection as a 2025–26 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar.

Beyond athletics and academics, Mar has demonstrated a strong commitment to student advocacy and community service. She has served as a campus SAAC representative and was selected to the All-State NACDA Good Works Team for her contributions to civic engagement.