Farmington Hills – The Team Michigan Committee today announced the eight boys and eight girls who were named to the 2026 Team Michigan roster as part of the USGA’s U.S. National Development Program (USNDP).
“It’s been fun to watch the golfers work at making the team,” said Anika Dy, the Team Michigan Captain. “Everyone seemed excited for this new opportunity as a way to grow their games.”
The roster was selected by the Team Michigan committee based on players’ performances throughout the 2026 season. The Team Michigan committee includes representatives from the Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) and the Michigan Section PGA.
Michigan is one of 30 states in the USNDP’s State Junior Team program, which is designed to expand, strengthen and diversify the American junior golf pipeline. The USGA announced 14 new states to the program in October of 2025, with goals to expand to all 50 states by 2029.
2027 Team Michigan – Boys Roster
Tommy Preston, 16, Grand Rapids
Landon Guenther, 17, Grand Blanc
Bentley Coon, 16, Horton
Harris Hoekwater, 18, Grand Rapids
JP Levan, 17, Grand Rapids
Draven Rogers, 17, Fort Gratiot
Jack Klimek, 17, Ada
Blake Springstead, 17, Kewadin
2027 Team Michigan – Girls Roster
Saisha Patil, 15, Okemos
Olivia Griswold, 17, Portage
Cameron Baker, 16, Novi
McKenzie Stevens, 16, Northville
Hannah Kim, 14, Troy
Anika Srivastava, 16, Okemos
Alivia Offer, 16, Ada
Sophia McCollum, 17, Twin Lake
Dy, a former University of Michigan golfer who joined the GAM staff to captain and manage Team Michigan, announced last month that Michigan PGA Professionals Patrick Wilkes-Krier of Kendall Academy in Ypsilanti and Jimmy Wisinski of Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids were selected as co-head coaches for Team Michigan.
The support staff selected to help with the teams includes Assistant Coach Kelly Kuhlman of Kuhlman Golf, a PGA Professional and LPGA Teaching Professional at Twin Lakes Golf Club, Senior Advisor and PGA Professional Steve Brady of Oakland Hills Country Club and Committee Member Debbie Williams-Hoak, a former LPGA Tour player, an LPGA Teaching Professional and director of Brookside Golf Academy in Saline.
All athletes named to a state team will receive at least two days of in-person athlete development per year, access to webinars led by the USNDP’s coaching and athlete development team, consideration for USNDP sponsored tournament exemptions and a streamlined grant application process for families demonstrating financial need, among other benefits.
Announced in 2023, the USNDP is designed to ensure that American golf is the global leader in the game by focusing on six key pillars: talent identification, access to competition, national teams, athlete resources, player development and relations, and financial support.
The State Junior Team Program focuses on creating a developmentally appropriate, aspirational pathway for athletes within each state to compete at higher levels of the game. The U.S. National Development Program is supported by philanthropic giving and secured resources to fulfill the USGA’s commitment to providing pathways to elite levels of the game, regardless of financial situations.
To be eligible, a player must be a U.S. citizen, cannot be enrolled in college, must be 13 years old by Jan. 1, and not reach his/her 19th birthday by July 19 of the year in which they would compete on a State Junior Team.
“We were able to see how the other state teams have been put together and yet also create our own process for Team Michigan,” Dy said. “It’s been a labor of love, and it was wonderful to see the effort the golfers made to work their way up the points standings to try and make the team.”
About the GAM
Founded in 1919, the Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving and advancing amateur golf throughout the state of Michigan. As an Allied Golf Association (AGA) of the United States Golf Association (USGA), the GAM represents more than 110,000 GAM members and over 600-member golf courses across the state. The GAM provides a wide range of services, including administering the World Handicap System™ through GHIN®, conducting amateur state championships and USGA qualifiers, providing Course Rating services, and preserving the traditions and integrity of the game. Through programs such as Youth on Course Michigan, rules education, and member benefits, the GAM is committed to making golf more accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages and abilities while strengthening the game across Michigan.
About the Michigan PGA
The mission of the Michigan Section PGA is to serve the members and grow the game. In serving that mission the Section elevates the standards of the professional’s vocation, enhances the economic well-being of the members, stimulates interest in golf and promotes the vitality of the game in local communities. Although the Section maintains a close working relationship with the PGA of America, the Michigan PGA is governed by its own board and committee structure of PGA Professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to lead at their local level. Founded in 1922, the Section is comprised of approximately 1000 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 380 Michigan golf facilities. The Michigan PGA is 12th largest of 41 PGA Sections in the U.S.
About The USNDP
The mission of the U.S. National Development Program is to foster future generations of American golf talent. The USNDP provides a pathway to success in golf by delivering competitive opportunities, support, and training that develops American golf talent and mitigates financial burdens. With our key strategic partners, host venues, and champions, we provide education, experiences, and mentorship that help athletes achieve success at each level. We are committed to fostering a positive and healthy pathway for American golfers to follow their dreams and reach the pinnacle of the sport. For more info, visit usga.org.
