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Days before the pros arrive for the Presidents Cup, 24 juniors get the same stage — and nine of them are from families that started exactly where yours is. The pros get Medinah on September 22. The juniors get it first. On Saturday, September 19, the 2026 Junior Presidents Cup puts the 24 best…
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…
A New Era for Junior Golf: The Junior Golf Hub Digital Overhaul Junior Golf Hub has officially unveiled its revamped digital platform, setting a new standard for how athletes, parents, and coaches navigate the competitive landscape. The centerpiece of this transformation is a completely reimagined Rankings experience that is cleaner, faster, and more intuitive than…
Division: NCAA D-IIUndergrads: 1,345Springfield, MA Program Website: Click Here This week on the Hub Program Spotlight we would like to feature American International College Women’s Golf. The Yellow Jackets compete as part of the NCAA D-II in the Northeast 10 Conference, and are led by head coach Matthew Johnson (matthew.johnson@aic.edu). Coach Johnson brings big…
Mississippi State UniversityWomen’s Golf Division: NCAA D-IUndergrads: 21,622Starkville, MS Program Website: Click Here This week on the Hub Program Spotlight we would like to feature Mississippi State University Women’s Golf. The Bulldogs compete as part of the NCAA D-I in the Southeastern Conference, and are led by new head coach Charlie Ewing (cewing@athletics.msstate.edu). Ewing…
Check out our interview with Pauline Roussin Bouchard, the former number one ranked women’s golf amateur from France. Pauline recently competed in the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open and we would like to congratulate her on a solid performance! She finished T-46th with rounds of 70-72-75-78, and placed as the sixth-low amateur competing in the event.…
Congratulations to four Hub members on winning the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship Community Service Award for outstanding contributions toward their community! A total of seven players got the award and invitation to attend IMG Academy next summer:Megan Hertter Class of 2022, from Benton, KYChristian Pardue Class of 2024, from Arlington, TNEmma Worgum…
Avery WrightGraduating in Spring 2022From North Canton, OH This week we would like to feature Hub Premium member Avery Wright in the Athlete Spotlight! Avery is from North Canton, OH, and she is in her junior year of high school. Earlier this year, Avery played some great golf. She has recorded a 73.3 scoring average…
Jackson Harris Graduating in Spring 2026 From Powell, OH This week we would like to feature Hub Premium member Jackson Harris in the Athlete Spotlight! Jackson is from Powell, OH, and he is currently in seventh grade. Earlier this year, Jackson played some amazing golf. He has recorded a 72.3 scoring average over the last…
Kelly ShanahanGraduating in Spring 2022From Coral Springs, FL This week we would like to feature Hub member Kelly Shanahan in the Athlete Spotlight! Kelly is from Coral Springs, FL, and she is currently in her junior year of high school. Just a few weeks ago, Kelly captured the FHSAA 2A State Championship in high school.…
Layla PedriqueGraduating in Spring 2025From Palm Beach Gardens, FL This week we would like to feature Hub member Layla Pedrique in the Athlete Spotlight! Layla is from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and she is currently in her first year of high school. Earlier this year Layla played some scintillating golf. She won the South Florida…
Owen CookGraduating in Spring 2021From Purcellville, VA This week we would like to feature Hub member Owen Cook in the Athlete Spotlight! Owen is from Purcellville, VA, and he is currently in his senior year of high school. Earlier this year Owen Cook won the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship Regional Qualifier in…
John BradbeerGraduating in Spring 2021From Rosemont, PA This week we would like to feature Hub member John Bradbeer in the Athlete Spotlight! John is from Rosemont, PA, and he is currently in his senior year of high school. John is fortunate to be playing high school golf this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and he…
Riana Mission Graduating in Spring 2021 From Las Vegas, NV This week we would like to feature Hub member Riana Mission in the Athlete Spotlight! Riana is from Las Vegas, NV, and she is currently in her senior year of high school. Last week, she finished T-3 at the AJGA Junior Open presented by Greater…
Jackson BuchananGraduating in Spring 2021From Dacula, GA This week we would like to feature Hub member Jackson Buchanan in the Athlete Spotlight! Jackson is from Dacula, GA, and is currently in his senior year. Last week, he won the AJGA Stewart Cink Championship by Transamerica for his first career AJGA win! Buchanan shot the tournament…
Junior Golf Hub would like to congratulate the first batch of athletes on the Hub who have recently committed to playing collegiate golf next year!