North Dakota Golfer Laila Christianson Commits to NDSU

Two-time state champion will stay in-state for college golf

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Des Lacs-Burlington junior Laila Christianson, a two-time Class B individual state champion in golf, has verbally committed to play for the North Dakota State University women's golf team. Christianson won her second state title last fall and also competed at the prestigious PGA Girls High School Golf National Invitational in 2025.

Why it matters

Christianson's commitment is a big win for the NDSU women's golf program, which finished third in the Summit League Championship last year. Keeping top in-state talent like Christianson is crucial for the Bison to continue building a competitive program.

The details

Laila Christianson, a junior at Des Lacs-Burlington High School, has won the North Dakota Class B individual state golf championship the past two years. In July 2025, she competed at the PGA Girls High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst Golf Club in North Carolina, where she finished 43rd out of more than 200 competitors. Christianson announced her verbal commitment to play for the NDSU women's golf team on Friday.

  • Laila Christianson won her second consecutive North Dakota Class B individual state golf title in the fall of 2025.
  • In July 2025, Christianson competed at the PGA Girls High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst Golf Club in North Carolina.
  • Christianson verbally committed to play for the North Dakota State University women's golf team on Friday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Laila Christianson

A junior at Des Lacs-Burlington High School and a two-time North Dakota Class B individual state golf champion.

North Dakota State University women's golf team

The NDSU women's golf team finished third in the Summit League Championship last year.

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What’s next

Christianson will officially sign her National Letter of Intent to play for NDSU in the coming months.

The takeaway

Christianson's commitment to NDSU is a significant boost for the Bison women's golf program, as they look to build on their recent success by retaining top in-state talent and competing for conference championships.