Iowa Women's Golf Signs Duo for 2027

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women's golf team has signed Paninee "Ninee" Khanmanee and Iris Muslu to join the program in the fall of 2027, head coach Megan Menzel announced Wednesday.

Both signees hail from Thailand and bring international tournament experience, including competition in Thai LPGA events.

Khanmanee earned a spot on the 2026 Thai National Team and has competed in six Thai LPGA events over the past two years. She made four appearances in 2026, recording two top-20 finishes, including a tie for 14th at the SINGHA-SAT Chonburi Ladies Championship and a tie for 16th at the SINGHA-NSDF Nakhon Nayok Ladies Championship.

Khanmanee also tied for 19th at the 2026 ANNIKA Invitational Asia, carding rounds of 80, 75 and 69 for an 11-over-par 224.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Ninee Khanmanee to the Hawkeye family!" Menzel said.

"Her experience competing at a high level internationally, combined with her consistency and competitive drive, will make her a tremendous addition to our program. We can't wait to welcome Ninee to Iowa!"

Muslu, a native of Phuket, Thailand, finished as a runner-up at the 2026 Singha Ume Lemon Soda event on the Thai LPGA Color Tour. She carded a 3-under-par 69 to advance to a three-player playoff before finishing second.

Muslu captured the girls 13-14 division title at the 2023 FCG International Championship, posting rounds of 67 and 64 for a 36-hole total of 131. She also won the 2023 TJGA Tour Road to Adidas 6's World Championship event with a 5-under-par 211 over 54 holes.

"We are thrilled to welcome Iris Muslu to the Hawkeye family!" Menzel said.

"Her second-place finish in a Thai LPGA event this year demonstrates her ability to compete and succeed against strong professional fields. Iris is a talented, experienced competitor with a tremendous upside, and we are excited about what she will bring to our program!"

Paninee "Ninee" Khanmanee

Samut Prakan, Thailand

• Selected to the 2026 Thai National Team.
• Competed in six Thai LPGA events during the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
• Made four Thai LPGA appearances in 2026, including two top-20 finishes.
• Tied for 14th at the 2026 SINGHA-SAT Chonburi Ladies Championship.
• Tied for 16th at the 2026 SINGHA-NSDF Nakhon Nayok Ladies Championship.
• Tied for 19th at the 2026 ANNIKA Invitational Asia with an 11-over-par 224 (80-75-69).

Iris Muslu

Phuket, Thailand

• Runner-up at the 2026 Singha Ume Lemon Soda event on the Thai LPGA Color Tour, shooting a 3-under-par 69 before a three-player playoff.
• Won the girls 13-14 division at the 2023 FCG International Championship with a 36-hole total of 131 (67-64).
• Won the 2023 TJGA Tour Road to Adidas 6's World Championship event with a 5-under-par 211 (69-68-74).
• Competed in Thai LPGA events as an amateur.