Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern Men’s Golf Adds Trio During Early Signing Period
11/12/2025 5:13:00 PM | Men's Golf
EVANSTON, Ill. (November 12, 2025) – Northwestern University head men's golf coach David Inglis announced the signing of three student-athletes to Athletics Scholarship Agreements on Wednesday. Carter Gaede (Manhattan Beach, CA./Loyola High School), Carl Möller (Stocksund, Sweden/Celsiusskolan Uppsala) and Kuan Zhou (Houston, Texas/Memorial High School) will join the Wildcats for the 2026-27 academic year.
"I am really excited to welcome Kuan, Carl and Carter to Northwestern," Inglis said. "What stood out to me in recruiting this class was their commitment to excellence, their desire to win championships, and their love for Northwestern. Coach Chien did an outstanding job identifying these players who match our program and department goals."
CARTER GAEDE
Manhattan Beach, CA • Loyola High School
High School/Club: Varsity golfer for four years at Loyola High School, team captain his senior year … Four-year All-Mission League First Team player … Mission League All-Conference First Team in 2023 and 2024 … Competed at the 2023 and 2024 US Junior Championship … Winner of the 2024 AJGA Seri Pak Desert Junior Championship … Runner-up at the 2024 AJGA Coca-Cola Junior Championship … Took victory at the 2023 FCG San Diego County Classic … Claimed his second victory of 2023 at the FCG Thanksgiving Slam … 2017 Drive, Chip & Putt National Champion … Intends to study economics at Northwestern.
Inglis on Gaede: "What came across in recruiting Carter was his love of the game and his strong desire to come to Northwestern. His commitment to developing into the best player he can be makes him the perfect fit for our program."
Gaede on Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because it represents the ultimate combination of both elite academics and athletics. Competing for one of the top golf programs in the country while learning at a world-class university will challenge me to grow in every aspect of my life. I know Northwestern will shape me into the person, student, and athlete I strive to become."
CARL MÖLLER
Stocksund, Sweden • Celsiusskolan Uppsala
High School/Club: Competed for two years at Celsiusskolan Uppsala, where his team won the Swedish National School Championship in 2024 … Took victory at the 2025 Swedish Invitational GolfTech Tour 1 in Spain … Claimed a runner-up finish at the Swedish Invitational Camp in 2024 … Placed in ninth at the Svenska Juniortouren Final in 2024 … Finished in 10th at the 2024 Svenska Juniortouren Elit … Took ninth place at the 2024 R&A Boys Amateur Championship … Competed for Sweden at the European Boys' Team Championship in 2024 … Winner of the Fairhaven Trophy in 2024 … Intends to study business/economics at Northwestern.
Inglis on Möller: "Carl is our next accomplished player in a series of great recruits from Sweden. His tremendous physical skills combined with a strong work ethic will transfer well to college golf. His experience within the Swedish National Team has laid a great foundation for him to excel at Northwestern.
Möller on Northwestern: "Northwestern University is my obvious first choice, where I don't have to compromise on anything. A unique opportunity to challenge myself both in the classroom and on the golf course. I'm super excited to be a part of the Northwestern community!"
Kuan Zhou
Houston, Texas • Memorial High School
High School/Club: Ranked 5th in the 2026 Junior Golf Scoreboard Class … Three-time Golf Team MVP and captain at ACS International School … Finished third at the 2025 R&A Boys Amateur … Finished in fourth at the 2025 Carris Trophy (English U18's) … Placed in fifth at the 2025 French International Boys Amateur … Took a share of 12th at the 2025 English Amateur … Finished in a share of sixth at the 2025 AJGA Wyndham Invitational … Claimed a tie for eighth at the 2025 IMG Jr World Championship … Placed third at the 2024 IMG Jr World Championship … Won the 2024 AJGA Bass Pro Shops/Payne Stewart Junior Championship … Inaugural World School Games Golf Champion in 2024 … Competed against Northwestern first-year Monty Holcombe as well as fellow recruits Carter Gaede and Carl Möller … Intends to study applied math/economics at Northwestern.
Inglis on Zhou: "Kuan is the exact type of student-athlete we look for at Northwestern. An outstanding student and a fierce competitor who has very lofty goals of what he wants to achieve here at NU and beyond. He is ranked 5th in the class of 2026 on Junior Golf Scoreboard with outstanding performances throughout the US and Europe, and I anticipate him to make an immediate impact on our program next season."
Zhou on Northwestern: "Northwestern was the best place for me to get a good education while still giving myself an opportunity to compete at the highest level. I am confident I can excel in the community that Northwestern offers."
"I am really excited to welcome Kuan, Carl and Carter to Northwestern," Inglis said. "What stood out to me in recruiting this class was their commitment to excellence, their desire to win championships, and their love for Northwestern. Coach Chien did an outstanding job identifying these players who match our program and department goals."
CARTER GAEDE
Manhattan Beach, CA • Loyola High School
High School/Club: Varsity golfer for four years at Loyola High School, team captain his senior year … Four-year All-Mission League First Team player … Mission League All-Conference First Team in 2023 and 2024 … Competed at the 2023 and 2024 US Junior Championship … Winner of the 2024 AJGA Seri Pak Desert Junior Championship … Runner-up at the 2024 AJGA Coca-Cola Junior Championship … Took victory at the 2023 FCG San Diego County Classic … Claimed his second victory of 2023 at the FCG Thanksgiving Slam … 2017 Drive, Chip & Putt National Champion … Intends to study economics at Northwestern.
Inglis on Gaede: "What came across in recruiting Carter was his love of the game and his strong desire to come to Northwestern. His commitment to developing into the best player he can be makes him the perfect fit for our program."
Gaede on Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern because it represents the ultimate combination of both elite academics and athletics. Competing for one of the top golf programs in the country while learning at a world-class university will challenge me to grow in every aspect of my life. I know Northwestern will shape me into the person, student, and athlete I strive to become."
CARL MÖLLER
Stocksund, Sweden • Celsiusskolan Uppsala
High School/Club: Competed for two years at Celsiusskolan Uppsala, where his team won the Swedish National School Championship in 2024 … Took victory at the 2025 Swedish Invitational GolfTech Tour 1 in Spain … Claimed a runner-up finish at the Swedish Invitational Camp in 2024 … Placed in ninth at the Svenska Juniortouren Final in 2024 … Finished in 10th at the 2024 Svenska Juniortouren Elit … Took ninth place at the 2024 R&A Boys Amateur Championship … Competed for Sweden at the European Boys' Team Championship in 2024 … Winner of the Fairhaven Trophy in 2024 … Intends to study business/economics at Northwestern.
Inglis on Möller: "Carl is our next accomplished player in a series of great recruits from Sweden. His tremendous physical skills combined with a strong work ethic will transfer well to college golf. His experience within the Swedish National Team has laid a great foundation for him to excel at Northwestern.
Möller on Northwestern: "Northwestern University is my obvious first choice, where I don't have to compromise on anything. A unique opportunity to challenge myself both in the classroom and on the golf course. I'm super excited to be a part of the Northwestern community!"
Kuan Zhou
Houston, Texas • Memorial High School
High School/Club: Ranked 5th in the 2026 Junior Golf Scoreboard Class … Three-time Golf Team MVP and captain at ACS International School … Finished third at the 2025 R&A Boys Amateur … Finished in fourth at the 2025 Carris Trophy (English U18's) … Placed in fifth at the 2025 French International Boys Amateur … Took a share of 12th at the 2025 English Amateur … Finished in a share of sixth at the 2025 AJGA Wyndham Invitational … Claimed a tie for eighth at the 2025 IMG Jr World Championship … Placed third at the 2024 IMG Jr World Championship … Won the 2024 AJGA Bass Pro Shops/Payne Stewart Junior Championship … Inaugural World School Games Golf Champion in 2024 … Competed against Northwestern first-year Monty Holcombe as well as fellow recruits Carter Gaede and Carl Möller … Intends to study applied math/economics at Northwestern.
Inglis on Zhou: "Kuan is the exact type of student-athlete we look for at Northwestern. An outstanding student and a fierce competitor who has very lofty goals of what he wants to achieve here at NU and beyond. He is ranked 5th in the class of 2026 on Junior Golf Scoreboard with outstanding performances throughout the US and Europe, and I anticipate him to make an immediate impact on our program next season."
Zhou on Northwestern: "Northwestern was the best place for me to get a good education while still giving myself an opportunity to compete at the highest level. I am confident I can excel in the community that Northwestern offers."
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