Adela Cernousek has emerged as one of the brightest talents in collegiate and amateur golf. Her standout 2024 season saw Cernousek capture the prestigious NCAA Women's DI Individual title at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.

Competing for Texas A&M, Cernousek has established herself as a consistent performer and is currently ranked No. 6 in the Golfweek/AmateurGolf.com Women's Rankings, a testament to her exceptional play over the last two years.

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Adela Cernousek of Texas A&M is the NCAA Division I Women's National Champion

Her 2024 campaign was marked by a series of impressive finishes, including a quarterfinal appearance in the U.S. Women's Amateur and medalist honors in U.S. Women's Open qualifying. She further demonstrated her talent by competing against the world’s best professionals, finishing T67 in the U.S. Women's Open.

Cernousek also secured runner-up at the Clemson Invitational, tied for 3rd at the NCAA South Regional, and posted top finishes at events such as the Moon Golf Invitational (T4) and SEC Women’s Championship (T6).

Cernousek’s rise began with a solid 2023 season, where she finished T8 at the European Ladies Championship and 2nd at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup. Her T14 finish at the NCAA Women’s Championship and top-20 showing in the Women’s World Amateur Team Championship further highlighted her ability to compete on both collegiate and international stages.

Cernousek won the 2024 NCAA Women's Individual title

Originally from the Czech Republic before moving to France, Cernousek developed her game on the European amateur circuit before making an impact in U.S. college golf. Her precision, mental toughness, and ability to perform under pressure have earned her a reputation as one of the top amateurs in the game. Now, as she focuses on qualifying for the LPGA Tour, Cernousek is poised to take her game to the next level, hoping to follow in the footsteps of another player with Czechoslovakian heritage - world No. 1 professional golfer Nelly Korda.