In this article, we provide more information about student-athlete Joska Nelis. Additionally, you can find the video at the bottom of this article where Joska shares more about herself.

Sports: Women’s Golf

Entry semester: Fall 2025 

Joska Nelis is 17 years old and lives in Haarlem with her parents, sister, and dog. Joska started playing golf when she was 13. Before taking up golf, she danced, played football, and field hockey at the highest level.

Joska is very loyal, highly focused, and always aims for the highest level. She consistently sees the positive aspects in everything. Joska is a controlled player, and coaches note that she is highly coachable and quickly picks up new skills. She excels in short distances and is currently putting in effort to become strong in long distances as well.

In America, Joska aims to bring out the best in herself. She sees new opportunities everywhere and never gives up. Joska hopes to become a professional golfer in her future, a goal for which she possesses the required discipline.

“The sky is not the limit but just the beginning”
Joska Nelis

If you would like to see more of Joska, please watch the video below where she introduces herself.