10 Ames-area Iowa High School Golfers to Watch in 2026

Nevada's Parker Rodgers looks to defend his individual state title.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:37pm

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A fragmented, multi-angled painting depicting the dynamic motion and competition of a high school golf match, with overlapping geometric shapes representing the fairways, sand traps, and flying golf balls.The Ames area's top high school golfers will face off in a cubist, geometric deconstruction of the sport during the 2026 season.Nevada Today

The Ames Tribune has identified 10 top high school boys golfers in the Ames, Iowa area to keep an eye on during the 2026 spring season. This group includes Nevada High School sophomore Parker Rodgers, who won the individual state championship in 2025.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially golf, are a point of pride for many Iowa communities. The Ames area has produced several talented young golfers in recent years, and following their progress is of keen interest to local fans and the broader Iowa high school sports community.

The details

The 10 Ames-area golfers to watch in 2026 include standouts from schools like Ames High, Gilbert High, and Nevada High. Several of these players have already made a name for themselves, like Parker Rodgers, who won the individual state title as a sophomore in 2025.

  • The 2026 high school boys golf season in Iowa will begin in the spring of 2026.

The players

Parker Rodgers

A sophomore at Nevada High School who won the individual state golf championship in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited to get back out on the course and defend my title. The competition in Iowa is always tough, but I'm ready for the challenge.”

— Parker Rodgers, Nevada High School Sophomore

What’s next

The 2026 Iowa high school boys golf season will culminate with the state championship tournament in late spring.

The takeaway

The Ames area continues to produce top-tier high school golfers, with several young stars poised to make their mark on the 2026 season and beyond.