NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Yale men's golf head coach Keith Tyburski has announced the addition of three student-athletes to the Bulldogs' roster for the 2026-27 academic year.

"We're thrilled to welcome Austin, Shawn and Theo to the YGT family," said Tyburski. "Each of these young men has distinguished himself competitively with remarkable success at every level. They are all incredibly hard-working individuals who embody the character we value in our program. They will have an immediate impact on our program both on and off the course."

Austin Le | Houston, Texas

Before Yale

• Attended Memorial Senior High School.
• Senior class valedictorian and graduated magna cum laude.
• Served as class president for two years and vice president for two years.
• Member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and Math Honor Society.
• AP Scholar with Distinction.
• Business Professionals of America National Qualifier, competing in the national finals in Chicago and finishing among the top 35 in the country.
• Member of the Spring Branch ISD Academy of Business.

Competition

• Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking: No. 31.
• AJGA Rolex Ranking: No. 74.
• First Team All-Region.
• First Team All-District and All-State.
• 2x Texas High School Coaches Association Super Elite Team selection.
• Helped his team to two 6A State Runner-Up finishes in 2024 and 2025, and a third-place finish in 2023.

Personal: Son of Cindy and Don Le...has two sisters...Andrea, a second lieutenant in the Air Force who played Division I tennis at the Air Force Academy, and Allison, who is in her senior year of dental school.

Why Yale? "Yale offers a tremendous balance where I can be surrounded by like-minded individuals who value excellence both on and off of the fantastic Yale Golf Course. This balance can be seen through athletics and academics, where Yale provides an environment that values intellectual curiosity just as much as competition. Likewise, Coach Tyburski and Coach Bart are incredible leaders who greatly value their players beyond the number on a score card."

Shawn Nawata | Irvine, California

Before Yale

• Four-year letter winner at Irvine High School (Calif.).
• Named to the Principal's Honor Roll all four years.
• AP Scholar.

Competition

• 2x League Most Valuable Player.
• 2x First Team All-League.
• 2x First Team All-County.
• Helped his team win the 2025 league championship.
• Career-best Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking: No. 77 overall, No. 42 in the Class of 2026 and No. 7 in California for the Class of 2026.

Personal: Son of Tomoko and Manabu Nawata...completed 10 years at Asahi Gakuen, a Saturday Japanese school based on Japan's national curriculum and official textbooks...remained involved as a volunteer following graduation.

Why Yale? "Athletically, the program, Head Coach Keith Tyburski, and the Yale Golf Course were the biggest reasons that I chose Yale. I felt that I would be able to better myself in all facets of my golf, as well as develop as a person. Academically, Yale is appealing to me because it encourages students to explore wide while also diving deep. My intention is to study economics, but I also believe there's value in connecting it to other subjects like statistics, political science, or even psychology. The way that Yale is structured gives me that flexibility."

Theodore Snyder | Gig Harbor, Washington

Before Yale

• Attended Gig Harbor High School (Wash.).
• Served as co-captain of his high school team.
• AJGA Rolex Scholastic Junior All-American.
• Member of the National Honor Society.
• Earned Washington Scholastic Honors.

Competition

• First Team All-League (2023-26).
• 2024 Washington Golf Player of the Year.
• 2024 WJGA Player of the Year.
• 2x U.S. Open Final Qualifier.
• Third-place finisher at the Dustin Johnson Junior World Championship.
• Recorded seven AJGA top-10 finishes.
• Runner-up at the 2026 AJGA Sacramento Junior Championship.
• Career-best AJGA Ranking: No. 37 overall and No. 19 in the Class of 2026.
• 2026 Egbers Invitational Champion.
• No. 1 AJGA-ranked player in Washington in 2026.
• 2026 WIAA 3A State Runner-Up.
• 2026 WJGA State Match Play Runner-Up.
• 2024 Team Washington selection for the Junior Americas Cup and Hogan Cup.
• 2024 WJGA State Champion.
• Competed in the 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur.

Personal: Son of Jane and Ty Snyder...has a younger sister who is also a competitive golfer...volunteers with First Tee South Sound and serves on the First Tee Teen Council...outside of golf, enjoys fishing, pickleball, hiking and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Why Yale? "I chose Yale because it offers the rare opportunity to compete at a high level athletically while also being challenged by one of the best academic environments in the world. From the coach to the team culture, Yale felt like a place where I could grow as a student, golfer, and person. I was drawn to the tradition, the people, and the chance to be part of a program that values excellence in every area."