Neely Kight commits to Miami women's golf program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Neely Kight, a junior golfer from South Walton, has committed to the University of Miami to play women's golf. Kight, who is ranked among the top 50 golfers of the 2028 class, expressed excitement about the Hurricanes’ coaching staff and facilities. Following a successful freshman year where she helped lead her team to a state title, Kight recorded notable past performances, including a win at the Tuscaloosa Junior Championship. With two years of high school golf remaining, she aims to help South Walton secure another state championship and compete for an individual title. Kight's commitment comes after Miami's recent struggles at the ACC Championship, where they had no individual top-30 finishes last year.
- •Neely Kight is a junior at South Walton High School.
- •She previously led her team to a state title as a freshman.
- •Kight had notable success this offseason with multiple victories.
- •Miami aims to enhance its women's golf program with Kight's addition.
- •She plans to compete for state and individual titles in the upcoming seasons.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — South Walton's Neely Kight commits to Miami women's golf
"Following a state title her freshman year and back-to-back impressive postseasons, SoWal junior Neely Kight has committed to the University of Miami.
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