Golfers Knoop, Eckmann sign with Augustana University for 2024-25

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – Detroit Lakes golfer Hanna Knoop and Anna Eckmann of Park Rapids will be joining the Augustana Vikings next fall.

In a news release from the Sioux Falls-based university, Augustana Head Women’s Golf Coach, Coralee Jorgensen said the two seniors will be Joining their program for the 2024-25 school year.

Knoop is an All-State honoree that placed 10th at the State Tournament as a junior. She was named a team captain and earned Academic All-State honors the same season. In her sophomore campaign, Knoop qualified for state while also helping her team to a Mid-State Conference Championship.

Jorgensen said: “Her enthusiasm is contagious and she has a proven track record of being a leader. She has grit and will never give up on a round of golf. Hanna has been playing competitive golf for many years and this will carry forward into her collegiate career.”

Anna Eckmann of Park Rapids averaged 74 strokes per round as a junior where she was the medalist for the Mid State Conference. In addition, she was the 8AA Section and Subsection Champion while placing fourth at the state tournament. As a sophomore, she placed third at state while placing fifth as a freshman.

On Eckmann, Jorgensen said: “Anna comes to us with an array of high school accolades both academically and athletically. She has three Conference Player of the Year honors, was the Mid-State Conference Champion and has won the title twice in the Northern Pines Conference. She is a player with a strong long game and iron game. Her positive attitude on the course will keep her in the game.”

The signing of the two seniors was part of Augustana’s 2024 signing class day on National Signing Day.