YANA'S STORY

Year: Junior – 2024

Height: 5’7

Hometown: Henderson, NV

High School: Nevada Connections Academy

 I am the 2022 USGA US Girls Junior Champion. I live in Henderson, Nevada and am the daughter of Jim and Olga Wilson. Over the last 8 years, I have traveled and played in junior golf events across the country. I have won over 118 golf tournaments by the age of 15. I have also recently won the prestigious 2023 Mizuho Americas Open Junior Invitational, the 2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Annika Invitational Presented By Rolex and the 2021 Joanne Winter Arizona Silver Bell Tournament. (youngest in tournament history to win at 14 years old) the AJGA Sean Foley Championship, and the inaugural Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship at Coushatta in Kinder, LA. which was televised on the Golf Channel. I am a 2 time Drive Chip and Putt National Champion at Augusta National.

In addition to various golf tournaments throughout the year, I am a dedicated 3.8 student with a passion for learning. I am currently enrolled in IJGA Bishops Gate Academy in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. 

In the next chapter of my golf career, I want to attend college and play on the professional tour.

Achievements Wins

2022 USGA US Girls National Championship - Bowling Green , Kentucky

2022 Annika Invitational USA Championship - Lake Nona, FL

2021 AJGA Sean Foley Championshion - Lake Mary, FL

2020 Joanne Winter Arizona Silver Belle Championship (-2) Youngest to win in tournament history at age 14

2020 Notah Begay III Jr Golf National Championship (13 & Under)

2019/2020/2021 Drive Chip and Putt National Champion

2018 IGJA World Stars of Junior Golf World Champion (-18) (Age 11-12)