The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and Malbon Golf are proud to announce a new partnership that will bring two title-sponsored championships to the AJGA schedule beginning in 2027. The partnership will debut with the inaugural Malbon Invitational AJGA at The Preserve, January 15-18, 2027, in Carmel, California, followed by the Malbon Championship AJGA at The Mission Club, April 15-18, 2027, in Lompoc, California.
Malbon Invitational AJGA at The Preserve will feature 60 of the nation's top junior boys competing at The Preserve Golf Club. Located within the Santa Lucia Preserve on California's Monterey Peninsula, the Tom Fazio-designed course will provide a premier setting for the AJGA’s newest Invitational event.
“This is a huge moment for Malbon and one of the most meaningful milestones we’ve reached as a brand - putting our name behind two AJGA championships and creating real opportunities for the next generation of players. We have always wanted Malbon to help move the game forward and seeing that vision take shape on this level means more to me personally than I can put into words.”
Founded by Stephen and Erica Malbon, Malbon Golf has grown into a global lifestyle brand that blends golf, fashion and culture. Through collaborations, storytelling and innovative design, Malbon has expanded the game's reach while connecting with a new generation of golfers.
"We are excited to welcome Malbon Golf to the AJGA and introduce the Malbon Invitational AJGA at The Preserve to our schedule. Adding a new Invitational at a venue as exceptional as The Preserve creates a unique opportunity for our members. We look forward to partnering with Malbon Golf to establish this championship and provide elite junior golfers with the opportunity to compete at one of the country's premier golf destinations."
The Preserve Golf Club opened in 2000 and is consistently recognized as one of California's premier private golf courses. Set within the 20,000-acre Santa Lucia Preserve, the course is known for its dramatic natural setting and seamless integration with the surrounding landscape.
The partnership will also include the Malbon Championship AJGA at The Mission Club, scheduled for April 15-18, 2027, at The Mission Club in Lompoc, California. The Open tournament will feature a field of junior boys and girls ages 12-19, further expanding Malbon's commitment to junior golf and creating additional opportunities for AJGA members to compete in Southern California.
Together, Malbon Golf and the AJGA will support the development of the next generation of golfers through two premier championships, providing meaningful competitive opportunities while helping grow the game among junior players.
About Malbon Golf
The mission of Malbon is simple: inspire today’s youth to participate in the greatest game on Earth. Founded in 2017 by culture and golf enthusiasts Stephen and Erica Malbon, the brand launched with a limited collection for men looking to find multi-functional golf apparel that’s made to be worn both on and off the green. Since then, the husband-and-wife duo have pioneered the movement toward golf as a lifestyle by collaborating with some of the most well-known brands in the world and creating a community of like-minded thinkers who share the same collective vision for the future of the sport. Today, Malbon has expanded to offer a complete line of men and women apparel, footwear and accessories that are designed to reimagine the status quo and aspire across all ages with the ultimate goal of bringing a fresh perspective and an accessible, personal approach to the game. The brand is available across the U.S., Korea, and the Philippines through e-commerce and select top retailers. To learn more, please visit malbon.com or follow on Instagram at @malbon.