CLEMSON, S.C. — Head Coach Kelley Hester has announced the addition of three accomplished student-athletes to the 2026 Clemson Women’s Golf signing class. The group adds a blend of international and championship-level experience to the program.
The class includes Julia Herzberg of Gilbert, Arizona, Caroline Hawkins of Columbia, South Carolina, and Napajira “Nami” Luesattha of Chonburi, Thailand.
“This class is incredibly exciting for our program,” said Head Coach Kelley Hester. “Each of these young women has competed and won at the highest levels of junior and collegiate golf. They bring a mix of experience, personality, and competitive fire that will strengthen our lineup and reflect the culture we’ve built at Clemson. I can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make, both on the course and in the Clemson community. I believe this is one of the top recruiting classes I have put together in my 25+ years as a head coach. Coach Nahm and I work hard to bring the best of the best to Clemson, and we truly appreciate Clemson Athletics supporting Women’s Golf at such a high level to allow us to bring in this internationally elite class.”
2026 Signing Class
Julia Sakura Fujii Herzberg
- Hometown: Gilbert, Ariz.
- High School: Camille Casteel High School
- Rankings & Accomplishments:
- Ranked 50th overall in AJGA and 19th in the Class of 2026
- Ranked 17th in the Class of 2026 by Junior Golf Scoreboard
- Five Top-5 finishes in AJGA play this year
- Two-time AJGA Champion
- 2025 Curry Cup Champion
- Ranked 2nd overall in Arizona (and 1st in the Class of 2026) on Junior Golf Scoreboard
- Finished 2nd in the Girls Junior Americas Cup
- Why Clemson:
“I wanted to pick a college that is in the east and has a good golf program that will challenge me to improve as a player while also offering a strong academic experience.” - Hester on Julia:
“Julia is one of the top junior players in the nation and looks to make an immediate impact. She is a proven winner and really knows how to compete at a high level. I just fell in love with Julia and her family from the moment we met, and I knew she would be an amazing addition to the Clemson Women’s Golf Family.”
Caroline Hawkins
- Hometown: Columbia, S.C.
- High School: Blythewood High School
- Rankings & Accomplishments:
- Ranked 42nd in the Class of 2026 by Junior Golf Scoreboard
- No. 1-ranked player in South Carolina
- 2025 Class 5A Division I Individual Champion
- Four-time State Champion — Hawkins is the only player in South Carolina high school golf…
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