NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt women’s golf signed a pair of top 20 recruits in the class of 2025 head coach Greg Allen announced on Wednesday. The class includes the nation’s No. 1-ranked prospect in the class, Elizabeth Rudisill, and the No. 17 prospect, Kathryn Ha.
“Vanderbilt women’s golf just got a lot better today,” Allen said. “We are signing one of the best recruiting classes in the country and arguably the best class our program has ever seen. Not only do these young ladies have great personalities and unbelievable work ethics, but they also have the accolades and playing experiences to back it up.
“I cannot wait to watch these two thrive and grow as student athletes and as young ladies over the next 4 years with our amazing facilities, coaches and support staff that will surround them,” Allen concluded.
Elizabeth Rudisill | Charlotte, N.C. | Meyers Park High School
The top-ranked recruit in the class of 2025 according to the American Junior Golf Association, Rudisill has already starred on some of golf’s biggest stages. Rudisill is a three-time AJGA Rolex All-American and won the Rolex Girls Junior Championship in June.
The Charlotte native is a two-time participant in the Junior Solheim Cup, including helping Team USA to a record-setting 18.5 points to win the cup in September. Rudisill defeated the world’s No. 9-ranked junior player, Andrea Revuelta, in singles play.
Rudisill finished tied for second at the Girls Junior PGA Championship and finished top 10 in all four junior events she competed in this summer. She also reached the round of 32 at the U.S. Women’s Amateur, competing against some of the best college golfers.
Rudisill has already debuted on the LPGA circuit as well, making the cut at the FM Championship at TPC Boston in August. She was the lone amateur to make the cut.
“Elizabeth spent most of the summer ranked number one in this class and we are absolutely thrilled she’s choosing Vanderbilt,” Allen said. “She’s definitely not afraid to put in the time and effort it takes to play at a high level. We believe she will be a key player right away for us and make an immediate impact in our program.”
Kathryn Ha | Roanoke, Va. | Salem High School
Ranked No. 17 in the class of 2025, Ha is the reigning Virginia Junior Girls Champion. She is also a 2023 Rolex Junior All-American.
Like her new teammate Rudisill, Ha competed in the 2023 Junior Solheim Cup for Team USA. Ha rallied from 3-down to win her singles match 1-up at Club De Campo La Zagaleta in Spain.
Ha has dominated in her home commonwealth of Virginia. She recently captured her second Virginia High School League state title to pair with her VSGA Junior Girls championship. Ha also played in the 2024 US Girls Championship where she advanced to the round of 16 before falling in 20 holes.
“Kathryn will be a huge asset to our program,” Allen said. “She is not only one of the best juniors golfers in the country, but she is also a very mature young lady who will be a great leader for our program over her four years.”
