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No cameras, no crowd. Just the world No. 1 walking over from the 18th tee because a kid at his home club won something that mattered. If you’ve ever wondered whether a junior club championship matters to anyone outside your own family, here’s an answer: the No. 1 player in the world was keeping track.…
A bill that would set national rules on eligibility, transfers, scholarships and NIL just cleared the Senate. It isn’t law yet, but future college golfers should understand what’s in it. If your junior is headed for college golf in the next few years, the rules they compete under could look very different from today’s. On…
Only one Bulldog has played the Yale Golf Course in competition, which makes this weekend a live lesson in what course knowledge is worth. If you’ve ever shown up to a tournament on a course you’d only seen on a scorecard, you already know the problem the Yale men’s golf team is working to solve…
A three-day tournament decided by one stroke is the clearest lesson in junior golf there is: no hole is a throwaway. Eight hundred sixty-three to 864. That was the final margin at the Inverness Intercollegiate — three days, 54 holes, five players a side, and the whole thing came down to a single shot. Auburn…
A 28-shot rout says less about one star than about the thing junior families underrate most: lineup depth. Twenty-eight shots. That’s the margin Oklahoma State won by at the Sahalee Players Championship this weekend — not on the back of one hot hand, but on four players finishing inside the top five. For a junior…
If you needed a reminder of how fast momentum can flip in match play, the 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch delivered it in about five hours. Great Britain & Ireland trailed by three points at lunch on Sunday after getting swept 4-0 in the foursomes — the first clean foursomes sweep by the USA since…
Big congratulations to Notah Begay III, who was just named the recipient of the 2026 PGA TOUR Payne Stewart Award — golf’s most respected humanitarian honor, given to a player whose career reflects character, sportsmanship, and a real commitment to giving back. If you’ve followed his work off the course, this one’s been a long…
A Georgia standout is suing the NCAA over eligibility — and the outcome could reshape how junior golfers and their families think about the recruiting timeline. What Happened Carter Loflin, a four-year member of the Georgia golf program who just reached the U.S. Amateur semifinals, filed suit against the NCAA on Aug. 24 in Athens-Clarke…
The countdown to one of junior golf’s most prestigious international showcases is officially on. The Presidents Cup and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) have announced the first 11 members of the 2026 U.S. Team, including a captain’s pick, along with the 12th and final player to round out the International Team roster. Now in…
After three near-misses on golf’s biggest amateur stages, Asterisk Talley finally has the trophy to match her talent. The 17-year-old from Chowchilla, California, captured the 126th U.S. Women’s Amateur on Sunday at The Honors Course in Chattanooga, Tennessee, defeating Japan’s Anna Iwanaga 8 and 6 in the championship match. For a player who has spent…
The 50th playing of the Junior PGA Championship lived up to the milestone, delivering one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory at Fields Ranch East in Frisco, Texas. Aubrey Hilgers needed a playoff to win the Girls Championship, and Jaden Soong needed nerves of steel on the 17th hole to win the Boys…
The future of golf is on display at PGA Frisco. The milestone 50th Junior PGA Championships kick off at the premier Fields Ranch East and West courses, bringing together 312 of the world’s top young amateurs for four days of high-stakes competition. LIVE SCORING Historically, this tournament has served as a launching pad for the…
A True Cinderella Story In what will go down as one of the most stunning underdog victories in USGA history, 18-year-old Noah Maclauchlan defeated highly touted 17-year-old Miles Russell 6 and 5 in the 36-hole final of the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The contrast between the two finalists couldn’t have been more…
The Stage and The Showdown Held at the pristine Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina, the 2026 U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship culminated in a highly anticipated 36-hole match-play final. The battle featured 16-year-old Canadian standout Clairey Lin (currently residing in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.) and 17-year-old Floridian Amelie Zalsman, a prominent member…
As the nation’s top junior golfers descend upon Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C., for the 77th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship (July 13-18, 2026), the 156-player field is bursting with youthful prodigies, seasoned amateurs, and future collegiate stars. Here is a closer look at the remarkable talent teeing it up this week. By the…
The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) is preparing to host a series of prestigious junior golf championships, showcasing the brightest young talents in the Met Area. The period between June 15 and July 6 will see these young golf enthusiasts striving for coveted spots in the junior championships, with the stakes, as well as the excitement,…
Farah O’Keefe, the young golfing sensation from Texas, has left an indelible mark on the prestigious Curtis Cup, becoming only the fourth player in the tournament’s history to clinch five victories in a single match. Her extraordinary performance was instrumental in propelling the United States to an impressive 13-7 win against Great Britain and Ireland…
As anticipation builds towards the fall launch of WTGL, the channel has strategically bolstered its lineup with an impressive array of star power. This move, it is believed, will significantly enhance the channel’s appeal and bolster its reach, setting the stage for a successful launch. An Extraordinary Lineup With this recent addition of star power,…
In the world of golf, consistency is king. And Connecticut’s Ben James has showcased just that, by accomplishing a feat many seasoned players can only dream of – qualifying for the U.S. Open for the third time in a row. In the realm of golf, the U.S. Open stands as one of the most arduous…
In a remarkable turn of events, Miles Russell, a 17-year-old golf sensation, has made his mark by qualifying for the prestigious U.S. Open, setting a precedent for young talent in the sport. A key factor in this achievement has been the support and guidance of Charlie Woods, making this success a testament to their combined…
Auburn University golf phenom Jackson Koivun has made history yet again. Specifically, he claimed his second consecutive Fred Haskins Award in 2026. Only three other players in college golf history have ever achieved this legendary feat. Consequently, Koivun joins an elite circle featuring Ben Crenshaw, Bobby Clampett, and Phil Mickelson. The Heisman of College Golf…
The Auburn Men’s golf team recently secured a massive victory against Stanford. This win propelled the Tigers straight into the Final Four of the NCAA Championship. During the Tuesday morning match, Auburn dominated Stanford 3.5-1.5. Ultimately, the Tigers earned the mandatory three points to advance in the national competition. Freshmen Lead the Charge While the…
In a remarkable display of talent and skill, six teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) have successfully advanced to the 2026 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships. This achievement was confirmed at the end of the regional stroke play that took place on Wednesday. Regional Highlights The ACC’s roster of teams moving forward to the NCAA…
The Bridgeport Country Club in West Virginia is bracing to welcome back the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) for its 2026 Junior Championship. Slated to take place from July 13–16, this marks the tournament’s second year following an impressive debut in 2025. A Successful Inaugural Year Last year, the tournament had a profound impact both…