The Class of 2026 is now free to put their name on the dotted line and commit to playing college golf.
A collection of players from around New England will play Division 1 college golf both near and far - Florida, Georgetown, Duke, and Bryant, Stonehill, and Maryland among the programs that will welcome New Englanders in 2026.
Here is the list that Bay State Golf has compiled. If you have additional D1 players, please email [email protected].
Thomas Constantine – Bryant University
From Franklin, Massachusetts, Thomas Constantine earned his spot at Bryant with a breakout 2025 season. He won the Massachusetts Junior Amateur and the New England Junior Open, then added two top-five and two top-10 finishes on the U.S. Challenge Cup circuit from late 2024 through summer 2025. A consistent ball-striker with tournament poise, Constantine heads to Bryant with one of the strongest junior résumés in New England.
Colin Gleason – Bryant University
From Marston Mills, Massachusetts, Colin Gleason solidified his Division I path with a string of strong results. He reached the quarterfinals of the 2025 Massachusetts Junior Amateur and finished runner-up at the U.S. Challenge Cup Championship. A consistent ball-striker, Gleason has become one of the Cape’s top young players and joins Bryant’s 2026 class as a polished competitor.
Eli Hamelsky – Lehigh University
Newton’s Eli Hamelsky earned his spot at Lehigh with a steady rise on the regional and national junior circuits. He placed 7th at the 2024 AJGA Coca-Cola Junior Championship at Sugarloaf and 14th at the 2024 Massachusetts Junior Amateur. This fall, Hamelsky won the Eastern Independent League Championship at Sandy Burr.
Gavin Lane – Georgetown University
Wayland’s Gavin Lane heads to Georgetown after a strong junior campaign across the New England circuit. He finished runner-up at the 2024 U.S. Challenge Cup Providence Open, 6th at the Wampanoag Classic, and 8th at the Massachusetts Junior Amateur. Lane has built a reputation as a consistent, poised competitor who thrives in stroke-play environments and should fit seamlessly into Georgetown’s lineup.
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Lauren Conner – Bryant University
Westfield’s Lauren Conner enters the college ranks after an excellent run through New England junior events. She posted three top-five finishes on the U.S. Challenge Cup circuit between July 2024 and May 2025 and won the 2024 CTPGA Foundation Junior Open. Conner heads to Bryant with a strong competitive record and upward momentum.
Hanley Correia – Stonehill College
Norton native Hanley Correia brings a standout junior résumé to Stonehill. She was runner-up at the Rhode Island Junior Amateur, finished 7th at the New England Junior Amateur, posted a top-five in the Golfweek New England Junior Open, and recorded five top-10 finishes on the Challenge Cup circuit.
Maddie Smith – University of Memphis
Westfield’s Maddie Smith has stacked up an impressive list of results heading into college. This summer, she won the New England Amateur double, taking home the Women’s and Girls’ titles. She is also a Mass. Girls’ Junior champion. She has qualified for the 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur. A confident competitor with tournament polish, Smith brings national-level experience to Memphis’s 2026 recruiting class.
Champa Visetsin – Stonehill College
Sudbury’s Champa Visetsin has established herself as one of New England’s rising junior golfers. She finished 4th at the 2025 PKBGT Marina Alex Girls Tradition, 3rd at the 2024 U.S. Challenge Cup Girls Championship, and added two NEPGA top-three finishes in 2024. With a fluid swing and sharp short game, Visetsin joins Bryant’s 2026 class ready to make an immediate impression.
Players from Outside Massachusetts
Jack Chung – Duke University (Greenwich, CT)
Jack Chung, from Greenwich, Connecticut, posted a breakout 2024 season highlighted by a win at the AJGA Visit Pullman Junior Championship at Palouse Ridge. He also finished runner-up at the Connecticut Amateur and notched both a MET-area win and a runner-up that year. He was also one of the youngest players to qualify for the U.S. Amateur in 2023.
Brody DiBeneditto – Sacred Heart (Watertown, CT)
Watertown’s Brody DiBeneditto heads to Bryant following a strong 2024 campaign. He placed 6th at the Connecticut PGA Junior Championship and 7th at the New England Junior Amateur Invitational.
Austin Perkins – University of Florida (West Hartford, CT)
West Hartford native Austin Perkins burst onto the scene by winning the 2024 Connecticut Amateur, becoming one of the youngest champions in event history. He also claimed an AJGA Open victory and runner-up that same season, while adding top-five finishes at both the Northern Junior and CTPGA Junior Championships. With Florida’s elite program awaiting, Perkins brings championship experience and confidence to Gainesville.
Robby Rosati – University of Maryland (Stratford, CT)
From Stratford, Connecticut, Robby Rosati has shown remarkable consistency on the junior circuit. He recorded runner-up finishes at both the AJGA Golf Performance Center Junior and the U.S. Challenge Cup World Series of Junior Golf, plus a top-10 at the AJGA Junior at Chicopee. His steady play and scoring ability make him a great fit for Maryland’s competitive roster, which has strong ties to the northeast.
Jack Quinn – University of Rhode Island (Randolph, ME)
Randolph, Maine’s Jack Quinn has quietly built one of New England’s most impressive junior résumés. He earned a U.S. Challenge Cup victory and two runner-up finishes in 2024, placed 12th at the First Tee Miami Doral Junior Classic, and previously won the 2023 Maine Junior Amateur. Quinn’s combination of control and experience makes him a strong addition to the Rhode Island program.
