Yana Wilson is a big name in the golf world who has bagged numerous tournaments. The Individual Nevada State high school 5A winner is now 15 years old.
Before turning 14, she had won over 100 junior tournaments. She has won the U.S. Girls Junior Championship finals, further solidifying her reputation on the national scene.
She now competes with the Coronado varsity girls golf team, which won the 2021 State Championship. Residing in Henderson, Nevada, the young golf player has been engaging in this sport since childhood.
The now-15-year-old had 2021 full of highlights, including winning the AJGA’s Sean Foley Junior Performance Junior Championship, finishing in the top five at both the U.S. Girls’ Junior and the Girls Junior PGA Championship, and representing the United States in the Junior Solheim Cup. She defeated Gianna Clemente 3-and-2 to win the 73rd U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and took the trophy.
Along with being spectacular in golf, Wilson also excels academically. She describes herself as a motivated student with a 4.0 GPA and a passion for learning. She views herself as fearless, especially when playing golf since she thinks fear is pointless and prevents her from achieving her goals.
She considers MinJee Lee her favorite golfer and herself a fan of the hit television show Friends. Additionally, she considers Justin Thomas also her favorite due to his strong interest in watching friends like her.
She also shows an interest in and is good in other sports, including dodgeball, ping pong, and surfing. She enjoys Thanksgiving and Christmas as they allow her to spend quality time with her family and her cousins, dubbing them her favorite holiday.
She has engaged in golf since she was four years old. She initially didn’t get a warm welcome from the golf, but her dedication and hard work led her to become a new sensation in golf.
