The Oklahoma Golf Association is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding scholarship recipients—exceptional student-athletes who embody academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for giving back to their communities through golf and service. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship to help advance their future goals.
Tripp Anderson of Mustang has distinguished himself through his accomplishments in golf, leadership, work experience, and community service. A four-year member of the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour and longtime competitor with the Oklahoma City Storm golf team, Tripp has developed into a successful junior golfer, highlighted by tournament victories and participation in events such as the CGF Scottie Scheffler Challenge. He has also worked for the past two years at Quail Creek Golf & Country Club, where he developed strong leadership, relationship-building, and time management skills while mentoring younger golfers. In addition to his athletic pursuits, Tripp serves on his church worship team and volunteers serving the homeless through his church community. He will continue his academic and golf career at Baylor University as a student-athlete on the golf team.
Tead Woods of Shattuck is a highly accomplished four-sport student-athlete who has excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and golf while earning consistent academic and athletic honors throughout high school. He is a four-time All-District football selection, All-Conference basketball honoree, State Runner-Up in baseball (2025), and Individual State Runner-Up in golf (2025), along with being a three-time state golf medalist and three-time state qualifier. Academically, he has been recognized as Principal’s Honor Roll (2023–2025), Superintendent’s Honor Roll (2025), Student of the Month (2022–2025), and a Prep Nation All-State Football selection, while also serving as team captain in football. In golf, he has captured multiple victories and top finishes, including two club championships, a top-three finish on the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour, and strong performances across South Central PGA and OSSAA events, highlighted by a state runner-up finish and multiple tournament wins. Off the field, Tead has demonstrated leadership and service through extensive community involvement, including officiating youth sports, mentoring younger students, volunteering in schools and church programs, and working in various roles such as lifeguard and construction laborer. He will continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, where he plans to focus fully on golf at the collegiate level following a highly competitive multi-sport high school career.
Grant Maher of Norman has built an impressive resume as a dedicated student-athlete, leader, and community volunteer, with deep involvement in academics, agriculture, music, and competitive golf throughout high school. He has maintained consistent membership in National Honor Society and Oklahoma Honor Society, while also participating in organizations such as Grady County 4-H, FFA chapters at both Norman and Tuttle High School, Spanish Club, and multiple honor band ensembles, demonstrating a well-rounded commitment to leadership and extracurricular growth. In golf, Grant has competed extensively over five years in the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour, American Junior Golf Association, South Central PGA events, and the Texas Junior Golf Tour, highlighted by multiple OSSAA State Championship appearances at both the 4A and 6A levels and participation in elite junior tournaments nationwide. His community service includes volunteering and leadership roles in events such as special needs livestock shows, food bank meal preparation, school and cultural programs, and local festival organization, reflecting a strong commitment to service and mentorship. As a varsity golfer and team leader, he has embraced the challenges of late entry into the game, using perseverance and continuous improvement to develop into a competitive player and teammate. Grant will continue his academic and athletic journey at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
Nikki Pitts of Stillwater is a dedicated student-athlete and emerging leader who has demonstrated strong commitment to academics, service, and competitive golf throughout high school. She has served in leadership roles including Stillwater Makes a Change Community Involvement Executive and Beta Club Executive, while also participating in Stillwater KLife, reflecting her involvement in school leadership and character-based organizations. Nikki has been an active community volunteer, contributing her time to initiatives such as Our Daily Bread food bank services. In golf, she has participated in the First Tee (Tulsa), four years on the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour, the WOGA Girls Junior Championship, the WOGA State Amateur Championship, the Southern Junior Cup, and the Red River Team Challenge. Nikki will continue her academic and athletic career at Texas Christian University.
Wyatt Farley of Owasso has excelled academically, athletically, and through community service during his high school career. He is a two-year member of the National Junior Honor Society, a three-time Academic All-Conference honoree, and has maintained Honor Roll status throughout high school. Wyatt has dedicated significant time to community involvement, serving as a junior golf camp instructor at Bailey Ranch Golf Club for three years, participating in Owasso Community Care holiday outreach for four years, and helping lead annual family service projects in honor of his late father for the past 11 years. Competitively, he has played 18 Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour events, competed in varsity golf for three years, qualified for the Oklahoma 6A State Championships each season, and helped his team earn two state runner-up finishes while also recording multiple top-10s, top-5s, and three South Central PGA Junior Tour victories. Wyatt will attend University of Central Oklahoma in the Professional Golf Management Program, where he plans to pursue a career in the golf industry inspired by the mentors and professionals who helped shape his journey in the game.
Benson Diehm of Norman has demonstrated outstanding achievement both on and off the golf course throughout his high school career. A four-year varsity member and two-year captain of the Norman High School golf team, Benson has also been active in National Honor Society and DECA Business Club. He has competed in approximately 25 Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour events, including multiple appearances in the Red River Invitational, along with participating in five AJGA Championships and seven TJGT events. Beyond golf, Benson has dedicated significant time to serving his community through volunteer work at Madison Elementary School and with the Terra Verde Discovery School middle school golf team, mentoring younger students and golfers.
Julianna Hong of Norman is a highly accomplished student-athlete who has combined strong academic involvement, leadership, community impact, and elite-level competitive golf throughout high school. She has been a member of the National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, orchestra, Asian Culture Club, and Birding Club, demonstrating a broad range of academic and extracurricular interests. In the community, she founded the Share and Grow OK Kids Golf Club, reflecting her commitment to growing the game and making golf more accessible to younger players. As a competitive golfer, she has spent six years with First Tee and approximately six years competing on the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour, playing in around 45 events and consistently testing herself in top-level competition. Her tournament experience includes participation in major national and regional events such as the USGA Girls Junior Championship, PGA Junior Girls Championship, USGA Women’s Four-Ball Championship, Rolex Tournament of Champions, Mack Champ Invitational, and Kathy Whitworth Invitational, showcasing her ability to compete among the nation’s best junior golfers. Julianna will continue her academic and athletic career at Columbia University,
Congratulations recipients! The Oklahoma Golf Association Foundation is proud to have you as our 2026 Class.