GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- University of North Dakota head men's golf coach Todd Schaefer announced on Wednesday afternoon that two perspective student-athletes have signed valid Grant-In-Aid (GIA) agreements and will join the Fighting Hawks for the 2026-27 season. 

"I am proud to announce the signing of Harrison Kiziak and Alex Rhode to the University of North Dakota men's golf program," said Schaefer. "Congratulations to these outstanding young men who have worked incredibly hard to fulfill their dream of playing Division I golf." 

Names are listed in alphabetical order:

Harrison Kiziak | Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta | Ardrossan Junior Senior High
Has shined at both the domestic and international level ... Named the 2026 Maple Leaf Junior Tour Player of the Year ... Earned a qualifying spot at the 2026 United States Junior and Canadian Junior amateur events ... Represented his home province of Alberta at the 2026 Junior America's Cup ... Was named a two-time Canadian Maple Leaf Tour National Order of Merit Champion ... Reached the Callaway FCG World Finals twice ... Has 15 event wins over the last three years at both domestic and international events. 

Alex Rhode | Maple Grove, Minn. | Heritage Christian Academy 
One of the most decorated golfers currently in the state of Minnesota ... Is the reigning back-to-back Minnesota State High School Indvidual Champion ... Helped his team capture the Minnesota State Class A Team title in 2026 ... Also won the individual section crown in 2026 ... Has earned five all-conference selections ... Named back-to-back conference player of the year ... Also earned back-to-back all-state selections ... Selected to the academic all-state team in 2026. 

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