SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara women's golf added a prominent local talent to its future roster this week. Diya Kumar, a Fremont, Calif. native and senior at American High School, has officially signed to join head coach Krystal Kelly's team for the 2027-28 season.

"We are super excited to welcome Diya to the Bronco Family," Kelly said. "She has a solid foundation and loves to compete. She is consistent but also can take it low. She will be a great addition to the team, and we look forward to having her join us in the fall."

Kumar is backed by an impressive junior golf resume with multiple victories, international showcase experience, and several low rounds. Most notably, she posted an 11-under 61 for first place at the 2026 USWING MOJING Junior World Qualifier and claimed the championship title at the 2025 Tour Championship at Poppy Hills (71-76).

She has consistently performed against tough competition, highlighted by tying for third at the 2026 RG Golf Junior Championship (74-68-74), placing third at the 2026 FCG Collegiate Series Season Opener (71-71-71) and 2025 Fall Series VI at Coyote Creek (70-71), and tying for fifth overseas at the 2025 Amundi Evian Showcase - Marie Birdie Senior Girls Championship (72-69).

Kumar will stay in the Bay Area for her collegiate career when she officially joins the Broncos next fall.