Huskers Add Two Time All-Conference Golfer Rhett Hughes

Nebraska head coach Judd Cornell announced the signing of two-time COAC Conference All-American Rhett Hughes Wednesday afternoon. Hughes is the sole commitment of Cornell’s first recruiting class. 

Hughes comes to Nebraska from Edmond, Oklahoma and attends Edmond Santa Fe High School, where he will graduate in the spring of 2023. Hughes is coming off a stellar junior season, where he placed runner up at the Oklahoma boy’s junior amateur. He also placed 3rd at the Red River Challenge which consists of the top juniors in Texas and Oklahoma.

“It’s been great getting to know Rhett and he’s going to be a fantastic fit to our program,” Cornell said. “He will have a great opportunity to play immediately and really grow as a player. He’s shown that he can compete with some of the top juniors in the country on multiple occasions and I’m really excited for him because he’s going to have a great career here.”

Hughes chose Nebraska over Grand Canyon University and Pacific. When asked about why he chose Nebraska, he said “it’s closer to home, it’s a higher level of competition, and I’ve always loved Lincoln and its environment,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to play in a Power 5 conference.”

Hughes also placed fourth at the AJGA GreatLife Junior Challenge along with finishing 10th at the Oklahoma 6A-1 State Championships. 

Hughes will join a young and talented Nebraska roster in 2023-24 which currently consists of six first year players: Nicholas Canales, Quinn Yost, Davis Johnson, Evan McDermott, Grant Jabenis, and Harry Crockett.