It was just a few short years ago that Yana Wilson, 19, was playing in Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association events. Now, she will be playing on the LPGA Tour in 2026.

“It feels pretty cool,” Wilson said about earning her card. “There’s still more work to be done. I have other goals in mind that I want to achieve. So, job not done.”

Wilson won twice on the Epson Tour in 2025–so far–to earn her LPGA Tour playing privileges. Her first victory came in her hometown at Spanish Trail Country Club.

“It was really cool. It was my mom’s birthday. I did want to win it for her birthday,” Wilson said about the hometown W. “She hasn’t seen me win a golf tournament since I think Mizuho [in 2023], so that was really cool to do that. We went out to Korean barbecue and had dinner.’”

She is also doing well off the course, including signing an endorsement deal with Lululemon and other companies.

Check out this story at LPGA.com for more about Yana’s golf journey.