EDINA, Minn. (June 2, 2026) -- The Ms. and Mr. Minnesota Golf Committee is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Ms. Minnesota Golf and Mr. Minnesota Golf awards, recognizing Minnesota's top female and male high school senior golfers. Since its inception in 2016, the award has recognized outstanding high school senior golfers for excellence in competition, academics and character. They are:
| Ms. Minnesota Golf Finalists | Mr. Minnesota Golf Finalists |
| Lauren Chambs, Wayzata | Mason Eaton, Rosemount |
| Emma Fitzmorris, Hill-Murray | Phillip Ebner, Saint Thomas Academy |
| Carmen Jirele, Owatonna | Jake Heinrich, Prior Lake |
| Alyssa Raghuveer, Benilde-St. Margaret's | Henry Johnson, Southwest Christian |
| Grace Raich, Totino-Grace | Zachary Johnson, Maple Grove |
| Ruby Reding, Minnetonka | Dylan Kringen, Orono |
| Ellie Sticha, Alexandria | Sander Ohe, Edina |
| Selena Wu, Minnetonka | Collin Ramos, Totino-Grace |
In determining the finalists, the committee evaluated performances in the 2026 high school tournament season using data from the MGA High School Rankings, the iWanamaker App, and competitive results from head-to-head meets, major 36-hole competitions, and section tournaments. From this group of finalists, one female golfer and one male golfer will be selected as Ms. Minnesota Golf and Mr. Minnesota Golf. The awards will be presented at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at the Windsong Farm Golf Club in Independence, Minn. All finalists and their families are invited to attend.
The evening’s keynote speaker is Katie Hanneman of Orono, Minn. Hanneman competed as a Division I golfer for four seasons at the University of South Carolina, where she helped the Gamecocks reach an NCAA Championship. She later served as head coach at East Tennessee State University and the University of Minnesota, and is currently in her fifth season as head coach of the women’s golf team at the University of St. Thomas.
Created in 2016, the Ms. Minnesota Golf and Mr. Minnesota Golf awards recognize outstanding female and male high school senior golfers based on their performance on the course, academic achievement, and strength of character.
For more information, contact W. P. Ryan, at 952-345-3966, or wp@mngolf.org.
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