By: Clint Neumann
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - University of Sioux Falls Head Golf Coach Wade Merry has announced the signing of Hayden Heig (Rapid City, S.D.) to the Cougar men's golf program. Heig will join the program in the fall of 2026 after completing his prep career at Rapid City St. Thomas More High School.
Hayden Heig – Rapid City, S.D. / St. Thomas More High School
Heig comes to Sioux Falls following a dominant senior season at St. Thomas More, highlighted by winning the South Dakota Class A State Championship at The Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion. He posted back-to-back rounds of 69 to finish at 6-under par 138, winning the individual title by seven shots while helping the Cavaliers to a third-place team finish. Heig competed in nine tournaments during his senior season, winning seven times and finishing in the top three in the remaining two events, while compiling a scoring average of 70.3.
"Getting Hayden to join our program was a must as I want the best players in South Dakota playing at USF," Merry said. "He joins Carter Peterson and Will Peterson, both from Brandon Valley, giving us a great group from our state. Hayden's senior year was spectacular, culminating in his state championship in Vermillion in October. I have watched Hayden develop into a really good player since his early days on the SDGA Junior Tour and I am grateful he is going to continue his golf career at USF."
A native of Rapid City, Heig is the son of Nick and Serena Heig. He will officially join the Cougar men's golf program for the 2026–27 season.
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