FORT WAYNE, Indiana – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is proud to announce that Sycamore Hills Golf Club will host the Rolex Girls Junior Championship in 2026.
Located in Northeast Indiana, Sycamore Hills Golf Club is one of the country’s premier championship venues and the only Golf Digest nationally ranked Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in the state. The course has a distinguished history of hosting elite amateur and professional events, including the 2009 USGA Women’s State Team Championship, the 2013 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, the Junior PGA Championships (2010–2012), and the Korn Ferry Tour’s Hotel Fitness Championship (2013–2015).
“We are thrilled to host the 35th AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship at Sycamore Hills Golf Club. We have always supported significant championship, amateur, and junior golf at Sycamore Hills and hosting the AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship is a great continuation of that tradition. We look forward to having the best junior girls in the world come to Fort Wayne, test themselves on our golf course, and see all that the community has to offer. It is going to be a special week for all involved.”
Known for its masterful design, Sycamore Hills features gently rolling terrain, mature woodlands, and the narrow, meandering Aboite River that influences play throughout the course. Small, undulating greens and artistic bunkering demand thoughtful strategy from tee to green, traits that will test even the world’s top junior girls.
“The AJGA is thrilled to bring one of our most prestigious championships to Sycamore Hills. The course’s championship pedigree and commitment to junior golf make it an ideal host for this event.”
“Visit Fort Wayne is honored to welcome the American Junior Golf Association for the Rolex Girls Junior Championship. This marks the first time the event has ever been held in Indiana, and only the second time in 15 years that it has returned to the Midwest. Sycamore Hills Golf Club will be an exceptional host, offering a premier, top-ranked playing field and a truly world-class experience. We look forward to showcasing Fort Wayne’s outstanding hospitality and welcoming some of the best young players in the world to compete right here in our city.”
The Rolex Girls Junior Championship has been held annually since 1992 and rotates among many of the nation’s finest venues. Past host sites include Golf Club at Briar’s Creek (2019, 2023), Long Cove Club (2010), The Country Club of North Carolina – Dogwood Course (2015), and Promontory Club – Dye Canyon Course (2018). The event’s past champions represent some of the most accomplished players in the history of junior golf, including Rose Zhang (2020), Rachel Heck (2017), Alison Lee (2013), Ariya Jutanugarn (2012, 2011), Morgan Pressel (2005), Paula Creamer (2003), and Inbee Park (2002).
“Hosting the 35th Rolex Girls Junior Championship affirms Sycamore Hills as one of the country’s elite championship venues and reflects our commitment to competitive youth golf. The greatest excitement lies in seeing world-class junior golfers test their skills on our Jack Nicklaus Signature Design and compete for one of the most coveted titles in junior golf, a chance for the next generation of LPGA stars to make their mark at Sycamore Hills.”
Championship week begins Monday, June 15, with the Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament and the official practice round for the top 72 junior girls in the world. Modeled after the professional golf Pro-Am format, the Junior-Am pairs an AJGA junior with three amateurs to raise funds for the AJGA Foundation and a local charity. The event also offers opportunities for community members to volunteer and support the players throughout the week.
The event will be held Tuesday, June 15, through Thursday, June 18, with 54 holes of stroke play determining the 35th champion of this prestigious event.
About Sycamore Hills Golf Club
Sycamore Hills Golf Club is a private, championship-level venue in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course has earned national recognition for its strategic layout, pristine conditioning, and commitment to competitive amateur golf. The club has hosted numerous USGA, PGA of America, AJGA, and Korn Ferry Tour events and is supported by a passionate membership dedicated to fostering the development of youth golf in Northeast Indiana.
About Visit Fort Wayne
Visit Fort Wayne is the official destination marketing organization for Fort Wayne and Allen County. Each year, over 9.2 million people visit Fort Wayne and generate $1.1 billion in direct economic impact. www.visitfortwayne.com.