The next generation of golf greatness is taking shape in the Bay State. With the launch of the inaugural state junior golf team in Massachusetts, Mass Golf is taking part in setting a new standard for developing elite talent. These young golfers are part of the pipeline to the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP), a new initiative by the USGA to elevate American golf to global prominence. 

Mass Golf is among seven amateur golf associations selected to pilot a state team, along with Southern California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Ohio, and Tennessee. In the first year, Team Massachusetts will be made up of 16 players (8 boys/8 girls). Team members will participate in Team Massachusetts programming and will receive select benefits during the 2025 season.

“We are incredibly excited to introduce our first roster for Team Massachusetts, in partnership with the USGA and the U.S. National Development Program,” said Jesse Menachem, Mass Golf Executive Director/CEO. “These young golfers embody exceptional talent and the dedication, sportsmanship, and passion that make golf such a remarkable game. By providing them with resources, guidance, and opportunities to excel, we are supporting their individual growth and contributing to the future success of American golf on the global stage. We can’t wait to see what these young players can achieve.”

Online: Team Massachusetts Home | Boys Eligibility | Girls Eligibility

In order to make the team each year, players will earn their place through outstanding competitive performance during each season. Established and overseen by the Selection Committee, the selection criteria is made up of a points system and a consideration set. The remaining spots will be named exclusively by the Selection Committee using the points standings as a guide in decision making.

Player accolades

Savar Bhasin

Hometown: Millbury, MA; Age: 18

* 2-time team state champion with St. John’s High School (Shrewsbury)

* Match play qualifier in 2023 Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship

* Won Boys 14-15 Division of Massachusetts Summer Junior Open (Hurricane Junior Golf Tour)

Zachary Georgantas

Hometown: Foxboro, MA; Age: 16

* Won 2024 MIAA Division 2 State Championship (individual)

* Won 2024 MIAA Division 2 South Sectional Tournament (individual)

* Won 2024 Attleboro Area Golf Association Junior Championship

Colin Gleason

Hometown: Marstons Mills, MA; Age: 16

* Winner of 2024 Cape & Islands Golf Championship

* Quarterfinalist in 2024 Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship

* Winner of Pre-Junior Division in 2023 Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship

Drew Golden

Hometown: Hingham, MA; Age: 17

* Committed to Lehigh University for Fall 2025

* Placed second in 2024 Cape Cod National High School Invitational

* Placed 5th in the 2023 U.S. Challenge Cup Wampanoag Classic

* Won team title at 2024 New England Junior Amateur Invitational

Eli Hamelsky

Hometown: Newton, MA; Age: 17

* Won 2024 Eastern Independent League Championship (individual)

* Won 2024 Foon Cup (U.S. Challenge Cup)

* Placed T7 At 2024 AJGA Coca-Cola Junior Championship at Sugarloaf

Reese Jensen

Hometown: Duxbury, MA; Age: 18

Gavin Lane

Hometown: West Roxbury, MA; Age: 17

* Advanced to Round of 16 in Massachusetts Amateur Championship

* Match play qualifier at Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship

* Won team title at 2024 New England Junior Amateur Championship

Max McColgan

Hometown: Groton, MA; Age: 18

* Committed to St. John’s University for Fall 2025

* Quarterfinalist in 2024 Massachusetts Junior Amateur

* Three top-4 finishes in 2024 U.S. Challenge Cup events

* Won team title in 2024 New England Junior Amateur

Kaitlyn Doe

Hometown: Newton, MA; Age: 16

* Advanced to quarterfinals in 2024 Massachusetts Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship

* Placed 2nd in 2023 Massachusetts Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship

* Placed T5 in 2024 AJGA Colorado Springs Junior Tournament

Lillian Guleserian

Hometown: Westwood, MA; Age: 17

* Committed to Penn State University for Fall 2025

* Won 2023 New England Junior PGA Championship

* Finalist in 2024 Massachusetts Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship

* Placed 2nd in the New England Interscholastic Golf Championship

* Represented Mass Golf in Junior Inter-City Team Matches (2022)

Reva Machanavajhula

Hometown: Billerica, MA; Age: 15

* Junior-Mite Division winner in Massachusetts Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship (2020, 2022, 2023)

* Placed 8th (top female) in 2023 Massachusetts Young Golfers’ Amateur Championship

* Qualified for match play in 2023 Massachusetts Women’s Amateur Championship

* Represented Mass Golf in Junior Inter-City Team Matches (2024)

Erika Redmond

Hometown: Concord, MA; Age: 17

* Committed to Merrimack College for Fall 2025

* Advanced to Round of 16 in Mass Women’s Amateur Championship

* Placed 8th at MIAA Girls’ Golf State Championship

Sophie Redmond

Hometown: Concord, MA; Age: 15

* Placed 5th in 2024 New England Junior PGA Championship

* Qualified for match play in 2024 Massachusetts Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship

* Earned Boston Herald All-Scholastic & Boston Globe All-Scholastic honors

Madison Smith

Hometown: Westford, MA; Age: 16

* Verbally committed to University of Memphis for Fall 2026

* Won 2023 Massachusetts Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship

* Qualified for 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

* 4th overall in New England Junior Amateur Invitational

* Represented Mass Golf in Junior Inter-City Team Matches (2022, 2023)

* Placed 7th New England Women’s Amateur Championship

Champa Visetsin

Hometown: Sudbury, MA; Age: 16

* Placed 2nd in 2024 Challenge Cup Invitational

* Represented Mass Golf in Junior Inter-City Team Matches (2022, 2023, 2024)

* Competed in Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals (2021, 2022, 2024)

Abby Zhu

Hometown: Andover, MA; Age: 17

* Quarterfinalist in 2024 Mass Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship

* Represented Mass Golf in Junior Inter-City Team Matches (2023 & 2024)

* Competed in 2022 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals

• * Won 2024 Pippy O’Connor Tournament