IOWA CITY, Iowa – Cailyn Rogers and Sunny TianLang Wang have signed scholarship agreements with the University of Iowa women’s golf program, it was announced Friday by head coach Megan Menzel.
Cailyn Rogers
Lexington, Ky.
The Golf Performance Academy
- Attends The Golf Performance Academy in Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Has won five tournament titles and posted 10 top 10 finishes since 2022
- Won the USGA Girls Qualifier at Cherry Blossom (2022), the Marion Miley Amateur (2022), Notah Begay Indiana Regional (2022), Emma Talley Tradition (2023) and Doral Publix Junior Qualifier (2023)
- Was the NB3 Long Drive champion as a junior and Hurricane Junior Long Drive Champion as a sophomore
- Qualified for the LET Armco Team Series as a sophomore… qualified for U.S. Girls Junior Championship as a freshman
- Kentucky Player of the Year as a freshman
WHY IOWA?
“I chose the University of Iowa because it felt like the right fit. From the coaches to the facilities, everything aligns with my goals as both a golfer and person. I’m excited to join the team and grow in this supportive, competitive environment. I was very inspired by Caitlin Clark and elated to see how supportive Iowa is with women’s sports and female athletes. I’m grateful to Coach Menzel for this amazing opportunity.”
MENZEL ON ROGERS
“We are so excited to welcome Cailyn to the Hawkeye family. Don’t let Cailyn’s soft demeanor fool you, she is a fierce competitor who has the drive to be the very best. She is eager to continue to learn and develop and is looking forward to competing against the best in the Big Ten. Cailyn is a great player and even better person, and we can’t wait for her to be a Hawkeye.”
Sunny TianLang Wang
Beijing, China
Wellington College
- Posted four top 10 finishes at the CLPGQ Oriental Pearl as a senior
- Finished third at the Buick Junior National Golf Tour Chongquing as a junior… third at CLPGQ July Oriental Pearl (72-68-71)
- Won the Honda Classic Amateur Open as a sophomore (79-74-75) and HJGT – North Jersey Summer Junior Open (75-68)
- Was runner-up at the Buick Junior National Golf Tour Beijing (72-81-71) and Buick Junior national Golf Tour Zhuhai (72-74-72)
- Has a career-low round of 66
- Also competed in track and field in 1,500-meters and long jump… she also played four years of hockey and netball in the UK
- BPA National Level team bronze honor academically
WHY IOWA?
“I chose the University of Iowa because of the people I met on my official visit, the facilities and the overall atmosphere made me believe that this is the perfect place for me to pursue my future golf career. That coupled with the academic will provide me the college life I’ve always hoped for.”
MENZEL ON WANG
“We are thrilled to have Sunny joining our Hawkeye family. Sunny comes in with strong tournament experience and a competitive drive to be the best. Sunny’s love of all sports fits well with the competitive excellence in our athletics department. She will be a player that takes full advantage of her resources and will use them to be the best player she can be. Sunny is looking forward to her role on our team and it will be great to have her as a Hawkeye next year.”