EDINA, Minn. (Oct. 17, 2025) — Exactly a year to the day that USGA announced Minnesota’s inclusion into the new U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) – a state-level initiative to identify and fill a pipeline for elite golfers – the Minnesota Golf Association (MGA) is pleased to announce the inaugural Team Minnesota roster.
“Team Minnesota is creating new opportunities for the state’s junior golfers by building stronger pipelines for development—connecting athletes to competitive experiences, training and support that help them grow their games and gain national exposure. These first 24 athletes are helping pave the way for every young golfer who will follow in their footsteps,” said Holly Noble, Captain of Team Minnesota and MGA Women's Golf Manager.
Currently, 30 states have junior golf teams as part of the USNDP, and the USGA aims to include all 50 states by 2033.
A committee of representatives from the MGA and the Minnesota PGA Section (MNPGA) met in September to finalize the selections of 12 boys and 12 girls who will form the 2026 team.
Braydon Pulcanio
A senior from Orono, Pulcanio plays for Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School. He finished sixth at the Chaska Invitational in July and eighth at the Minnesota State Junior Boys’ Championship in June.
Chase Birdwell
A junior from Blaine, Birdwell plays for Spring Lake Park High School. In July, he qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and placed fourth at the Chaska Invitational.
Chase Larson
A junior from Edina, Larson plays for Edina High School. He won the Chaska Invitational in July and tied for 21st at the MGA Amateur Championship.
Collin Ramos
A senior from Blaine, Ramos plays for Totino-Grace High School. He placed third at the Minnesota State Junior Boys’ Championship and ninth at the Minnesota Boys Junior PGA Championship.
Easton Fiddle
A sophomore from Hugo, Fiddle plays for White Bear Lake High School. He was runner-up at the Minnesota Junior PGA Championship in July and qualified for the national Junior PGA Championship in August.
Elias Ekern
A senior from Northfield, Ekern plays for Northfield High School. He won the MNPGA ‘Sota Series Match Play Championship and qualified for the Minnesota State Open.
Jake Heinrich
A senior from Prior Lake, Heinrich plays for Prior Lake High School. He advanced to the semifinals of the MGA Players’ Championship and also qualified for the Minnesota State Open.
Mason Eaton
A senior from Lakeville, Eaton plays for Rosemount High School. He qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and placed eighth at the Chaska Invitational.
Roman Kurvers
A junior from Minnetonka, Kurvers plays for Southwest Christian High School. He won the MNPGA Players Tour Tournament of Champions in August and tied for 25th at the MGA Amateur Championship.
Ryder Haskins
A freshman from Minnetrista, Haskins plays for Waconia High School. He finished sixth at the Minnesota Boys Junior PGA Championship and seventh at the Minnesota State Junior Boys’ Championship.
Will Hacker
A sophomore from Owatonna, Hacker plays for Shattuck-St. Mary’s High School. He placed third at the Minnesota Boys Junior PGA Championship and qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in July.
William Roiland
A junior from Elk River, Roiland plays for Elk River High School. He finished sixth at the Minnesota Boys Junior PGA Championship and qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.
Abigail Labrador
A sophomore from Albertville, Labrador plays for St. Michael-Albertville High School. She won the Minnesota Girls Junior PGA Championship and finished sixth at the Chaska Invitational.
Alyssa Raghuveer
A senior from Plymouth, Raghuveer plays for Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School. She placed second at the Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship and fourth at the Chaska Invitational.
Annika Hendrickson
A junior from Maple Grove, Hendrickson plays for Maple Grove High School. She finished second in the MNPGA Players Tour Tournament of Champions and sixth at the Minnesota Girls Junior PGA Championship.
Briana Simek
A junior from Mendota Heights, Simek plays for Two Rivers High School. She won the MNPGA ‘Sota Series Match Play Championship in early August and placed fourth at the Chaska Invitational in July.
Elizabeth Fong
A sophomore from Bloomington, Fong plays for Minnetonka High School. She finished third at the MNPGA Players Tour Tournament of Champions and fifth at the Minnesota Girls Junior PGA Championship.
Kieley Hanson
A junior from Chanhassen, Hanson plays for Minnetonka High School. She finished second in the Minnesota Girls Junior PGA Championship and also made the cut at the National Girls Junior PGA Championship.
Lauren Chambs
A senior from Plymouth, Chambs plays for Wayzata High School. She finished third at the Chaska Invitational and fifth at the Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship.
Mila Sloan
A junior from Plymouth, Sloan plays for Minnetonka High School. She qualified for the U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship and won the MNPGA Players Tour Tournament of Champions in August.
Payton Anderson
A junior from Maple Grove, Anderson plays for Maple Grove High School. She placed fifth at the MNPGA Players Tour Tournament of Champions and advanced to the round of 16 at the MGA Women’s Amateur Match Play Championship.
Ruby Reding
A senior from Minnetonka, Reding plays for Minnetonka High School. She placed second at the Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship and advanced to the semifinals in the MNPGA ‘Sota Series Match Play Championship.
Selena Wu
A senior from Eden Prairie, Wu plays for Minnetonka High School. She placed second at the Chaska Invitational and fourth at the Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship.
Sophie Christianson
A sophomore from Detroit Lakes, Christianson plays for Detroit Lakes High School. In August, she advanced to the semifinals of the MNPGA ‘Sota Series Match Play Championship and finished seventh at the MNPGA Players Tour Tournament of Champions.