JONESBORO, Ark. (11/12/26) – Arkansas State Women's Golf head coach MJ Desbiens Shaw announced the signing of Annie Whitehead, a standout junior golfer from Texas, to join the Red Wolves program beginning with the 2027-28 season.

"Annie has proven herself against some of the strongest junior golf competition in the country," said Shaw. "She's a proven winner who consistently posts low scores and competes with great confidence. We believe her experience, work ethic and competitive mindset will make an immediate impact on our program, and we're excited to welcome her to the Red Wolf family."

Whitehead has been a consistent performer on the Texas junior golf circuit, earning three tournament victories and three runner-up finishes since 2024. She won the 2025 TJGT State Match Play Qualifying, 2025 TJGT Houston Classic and 2024 TJGT Showdown at the Rail while also recording second-place finishes at the 2026 TJGT State Match Play Qualifying, 2026 Legends Junior Tour Fall Challenge and 2025 TJGT Fall Preview.

In addition to her success in the standings, Whitehead has posted several of the lowest rounds of her career over the last three seasons, including a 66 at the 2025 TJGT Fall Preview and rounds of 69 and 68 during her victory at the 2024 Showdown at the Rail. She also carded four rounds of 71 in tournament play during the 2026 season.