By: Logan Anderson
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A pair of accomplished multi-sport athletes will bring their talents to the University of Sioux Falls Women's Golf program as Head Coach
Wade Merry welcomes Claire Meyer of Worthington, Minnesota, and Mia Larson of Mitchell, South Dakota, to the Cougars' 2027–28 recruiting class. Both signees have built impressive résumés through high school and junior golf competition while excelling in the classroom.
Meyer and Larson bring a combination of championship experience, athletic versatility and competitive drive to USF. With multiple tournament victories and postseason honors between them, the duo will look to make an impact as the Cougars continue developing their program for the seasons ahead.
Claire Meyer – Worthington, Minn. | Worthington High School
Meyer joins the Cougars following a successful career at Worthington High School, where she has established herself as a competitive golfer and accomplished multi-sport athlete. During the 2026 spring season, Meyer placed third overall at the Big South Conference Championship and earned her team's Most Valuable Teammate Award. She continued her success over the summer, capturing the GreatLIFE Junior Golf Tour overall championship.
In addition to golf, Meyer has been a member of Worthington's gymnastics program, which has qualified for the Minnesota State Tournament for 12 consecutive years. She helped the Trojans capture Section 3A and Big South Conference gymnastics championships and qualified individually for the 2026 Minnesota State Gymnastics Championships on the uneven bars. Meyer has also served as a team captain in both golf and gymnastics.
Meyer brings an impressive academic résumé to USF, maintaining a 3.9 GPA while ranking 17th in her class of 225 students. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has earned numerous academic distinctions, including multiple Highest Honors, Gold Academic Awards and Minnesota West Dean's List recognitions. Through Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Meyer is on track to graduate from high school in 2027 with both her diploma and an Associate of Arts degree.
The daughter of Tim and Kari Meyer, Claire plans to major in Biology with a minor in Psychology while pursuing a pre-Physician Assistant track, with aspirations of becoming a surgical physician assistant. Outside of athletics, she is involved in community service, church activities and youth gymnastics coaching while also working at a golf course and helping on her family's farm.
"Claire is a really good athlete, and I am anxious to start working with her on her golf game and see just how good she can get. I know she is going to work hard, will be a great teammate, and I am happy she has chosen to attend USF and join our family."
-Head Coach, Wade Merry
Mia Larson – Mitchell, S.D. | Mitchell High School
Larson arrives at USF following an accomplished career at Mitchell High School, where she has been a member of the Kernels' varsity golf program since seventh grade. A three-time All-Conference and All-State selection, Larson has developed into one of the program's most consistent competitors while contributing to Mitchell's success at the conference and state levels.
During the 2026 spring season, Larson recorded two top-five finishes and earned All-Conference and All-State recognition for the third consecutive year. She capped her season with a tie for 13th at the South Dakota Class AA State Championships at Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown, helping the Kernels secure a third-place finish in the team standings.
Larson has also enjoyed success outside of high school competition, capturing the Mitchell City Championship in each of the past two years. Her athletic versatility extends beyond the golf course, as she is also a starter for Mitchell's tennis and basketball teams.
In the classroom, Larson maintains a 3.96 GPA and ranks 27th in her graduating class of 198 students. The daughter of Cody and Jill Larson, she plans to major in Sports Marketing and Media at USF.
"Mia is a very good all-around athlete, and once she gets to USF, where she can turn her full attention to just playing golf, I expect her game to really blossom. The most impressive part of Mia's game is not just how far she hits the golf ball, but how straight she hits it. That is so important to me as her coach. Mia works hard at her game and is going to fit well with everyone on the team. I know she will be a valuable member of our women's program for the next four years."
-Head Coach, Wade Merry
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