Susan Roll was a three-sport standout athlete growing up and a three-time Nebraska State High School individual golf medal champion in girls golf. She accepted a full ride scholarship at the University of Wyoming in golf and in her four years she was named All-Conference. She turned professional in 1990 with a rare double certification as a Class A member-in both the PGA and LPGA. She was named National Professional of the Year in 2005 and was named a national finalist for the 2005 PGA Merchandiser of the Year award for public facilities.