Kent State junior Veronika Kedronova has emerged as one of the most productive players in collegiate golf through dominant scoring, global experience, and a rapidly growing list of career wins. The five time collegiate champion opened this fall with two victories, represented the Czech Republic at the World Amateur Team Championships, and set a new Kent State program scoring record. Kedronova is ranked No. 7 in Clippd and No. 92 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Career Highlights
● Five collegiate individual titles
● Czech National Team member
● Winner of the U18 Czech International Junior Amateur Championship
● Current ranks: No. 7 Clippd, No. 92 WAGR
● Set the Kent State all time fifty four hole scoring record with 203 at the Landfall Tradition
● Earned an exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open
Collegiate Results Snapshot
2025 to 2026 Junior Season
● Four fall events played
● Eighth at the Boilermaker Classic in an eighty-player field
● Represented the Czech Republic at the 2025 World Amateur Team Championships in Singapore
● Won the Canadian Collegiate at eight under in a thirty-six-hole event, including an opening 66
● Secured exemption into the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open from that victory
● Named MAC Golfer of the Week after the Canadian Collegiate
● Won the Landfall Tradition at thirteen under with rounds of 68, 70, and 65
● Set Kent State’s all-time fifty-four-hole scoring record (203)
● Won the Landfall Tradition by seven shots
● Two-time MAC Golfer of the Week
● Two time MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week
2024 to 2025 Sophomore Season
● MAC Golfer of the Year
● All MAC First Team and Academic All MAC
● Five time MAC Golfer of the Week
● Won the Red Raider Invitational at seven under
● Won the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational at five under
● Eight top fifteen finishes
● Team leading scoring average of 72.83
● Tied for sixth at the MAC Championship
● Advanced to the NCAA Columbus Regional, finishing T29
2023 to 2024 Freshman Year
● Qualified individually for the NCAA Championships from the Las Vegas Regional
● MAC Freshman of the Year
● All MAC First Team and MAC All-Tournament Team
● Three MAC Golfer of the Week awards
● Won the Dick McGuire Invitational at nine under
● Third at the MAC Championship, contributing to the team title
● Shared the team lead in top five finishes
Interview Highlights with CGN
Path into golf
Kedronova grew up playing alongside her older brother and spent her early years on a nine hole course in her hometown. She committed to focused training around age twelve and developed within the Czech national system.
Golf in the Czech Republic
The junior structure centers around national team development and club championships. Kedronova competed for her home club and represented the Czech national team before pursuing college golf.
Selecting Kent State
She emailed schools directly during recruitment and received early interest from Kent State. The staff expressed belief in her potential, which guided her decision.
Adjusting to college
The transition included challenges with language and being far from home, but the excitement of team golf, facilities, support staff, and an international roster helped stabilize the move.
Family influence
Kedronova credits her mother, father, and older brother for their support and for shaping her competitive foundation.
Freshman year success
She qualified for the NCAA Championships as an individual, achieving a goal she set at the start of the season.
Sophomore year achievements
Motivation from a tough summer finish drove her into a breakout sophomore season that included two wins and MAC Golfer of the Year honors.
Handling adversity
She reframes difficult moments by focusing on opportunity rather than frustration. Kedronova emphasizes intentional mindset, acceptance, and commitment to each shot.
Junior year momentum
Her fall season produced two wins, a new Kent State scoring record, and international competition experience. She aims to help lead Kent State to the NCAA Championships as a team.
Professional aspirations
She intends to pursue professional golf after college.