Danica Lundgren Season 2024-25

Freshman (2024-25)
One of the top golfers in the state of Texas, Danica Lundgren got her collegiate career off to a strong start with a runner-up finish while competing as an individual at the Big O Classic (Sept. 30-Oct. 1). Lundgren played solid golf for 54 holes on a par-72, 6,019-yard layout at the Oak Hills Country Club in Omaha, posting a 224 (+8) that included one-over-par rounds of 73 in the first and third rounds. She finished just one shot back of teammate Lauren Thiele for the individual title.

 

Her performance in Omaha earned her the first lineup appearance of her career at the Jim West Challenge in San Marcos, Texas (Oct. 20-21). After struggling in the first two rounds, she contributed to Nebraska's best team round of the season with her final-round 74 (+2). She finished in a tie for 65th at 239 (+23).

 

Lundgren is tied for fourth among the Huskers with a 77.17 stroke average over six rounds during the fall.

 

Lundgren was a first-team Class 6A all-state selection in 2023 while leading Vandegrift High School to back-to-back UIL Class 6A state championships in 2023 and 2024. She also helped the Vipers to state runner-up finishes in 2021 and 2022.

The Southern Texas PGA Junior Golfer of the Year in 2023, Lundgren captured 55 STPGA tournament titles from 2015 to 2023.

Lundgren hopes to compete for playing time immediately in a revamped Nebraska lineup in 2024-25.

“Danica is the type of player we love at Nebraska,” Head Coach Jeanne Sutherland said. “She’s an excellent player, a strong student and a wonderful person. She has helped her team win two state championships, which makes her one of five players in our incoming class who won state team titles. Danica will not only fit in well, she will help us raise our level of play going forward.”

Before Nebraska
Lundgren was a first-team Class 6A all-state selection as a junior in 2023, helping the Vipers to their first-ever Texas UIL 6A Championship. She also helped Vandegrift repeat as state champions as a senior in 2024, after assisting Vandegrift to state runner-up finishes in 2021 and 2022.

Lundgren finished fifth individually at the 2023 Texas UIL 6A state championship with rounds of 71 and 72 to finish at 143 (-1) on the 5,876-yard layout at Legacy Hills Golf Course in Georgetown. It followed her sixth-place finish at the Region IV Championship, which included an opening-round 67 (-5) on a 5,881-yard layout at the Golf Club of Texas in San Antonio. Lundgren was named the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golfer of the Year in November of 2023. She compiled 55 victories with the STPGA since 2015, including a victory at the STPGA Prestige Tour Alamo City Shootout with rounds of 70 and 66 to finish at 136 (-8) at Brackenridge Park Golf Course in San Antonio in April of 2023.

As a young golfer, Lundgren tied for fourth in the Girls 10-11 Division at the 2018 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

Personal
The daughter of Reynold Lundgren and Charlene Isechal, Danica was born July 17, 2006. She is majoring in business administration with an interest in law at Nebraska.

“I chose Nebraska because they prioritize athletes by providing an abundance of resources to help them succeed. The amount of support given is like no other school,” Lundgren said. “Both Coach Sutherland and Coach (Matt) Zedrick have plenty of experience as coaches and with the game, which was the driving factor in my decision. I wanted to play for a program where I could continue to grow and progress while expanding my knowledge of golf because there is always something new to learn.

Another factor that made me choose Nebraska was the competitiveness of the team. I needed a team with players that would push me to perform and truly earn my spot to play. I like to be surrounded by girls who have the same passion to work and play hard. I am 100 percent sure I found those people. Overall, I’m so honored to have this opportunity to play for Nebraska, and I can’t wait to play the game I love as a Husker.”