Simon Fraser University Athletics

Growing up Bhandal played many different sports, including soccer and hockey, and in 2019 she decided to leave competitive hockey, after winning the Provincial Championship. The following year, at the age of 15, she decided to focus on golf and began playing competitively a year later. While relatively new to tournament golf, Bhandal's athletic skill set is expected to translate to the golf course and give her an advantage in NCAA Division II.
 
In the past year, Bhandal has two runner-up finishes and three top 5 finishes in Maple Junior Tour and Canadian Junior Golf Association events. She also has the lowest junior score in a Vancouver Golf Tour event. Bhandal trains at Northview Golf & Country Club where she also teaches young kids to play golf. She plans to study in the Beedie School of Business with a focus on Human Resources
 
"I'm very excited to see Anaya's growth over her time at SFU," said head coach Matthew Steinbach. "She is a multisport athlete who is calm, cool, and confident.  I have no doubt that she will be an immediate leader on the team and I know her dedication and work ethic will not only help her achieve her individual goals but will also push our team to be better."