The American Junior Golf Association has extended its partnership with Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, for five years, continuing a relationship focused on providing meaningful opportunities and experiences for the next generation of golfers. As a Proud Partner of the AJGA, Fortinet will continue its support of junior golf through its title sponsorship of The Fortinet Stanford Invitational hosted by Rose Zhang and additional initiatives that support AJGA members.
Since becoming the title sponsor of the Fortinet Girls Invitational at Stanford in 2023, Fortinet has helped elevate an event that has quickly become one of the top girls’ tournaments in the world. Hosted at Stanford Golf Course in Stanford, California, the tournament provides an opportunity for some of the game’s leading junior players to compete at a championship venue while experiencing an event designed to support their development both on and off the course.
“Extending our partnership with Fortinet for the next five years allows us to build on a relationship that has already made a meaningful impact on the junior golf experience. Their continued investment will provide even greater opportunities for the players competing in the event, from enhanced player amenities to increased stipends, while reinforcing our shared commitment to developing golf’s next generation.”
The Fortinet Stanford Invitational hosted by Rose Zhang has already produced a unique connection to Stanford University. Anna Song of Los Angeles, California, captured the inaugural Fortinet-sponsored event in 2023 before going on to play collegiately for Stanford. The connection continued in 2025 when Asterisk Talley of Chowchilla, California, won the championship and set the tournament record with a 12-under-par finish. Talley successfully defended her title in 2026 and is also committed to Stanford.
“Fortinet is proud to continue our partnership with the AJGA and support the next generation of golfers as they pursue their goals on and off the course. We believe in creating opportunities for young people to learn, compete and grow, and our continued investment reflects that commitment. We look forward to building on the success of the event and supporting the players who will shape the future of the game.”
Fortinet’s support of the AJGA extends beyond tournament competition through the Fortinet Intern Spotlight Series, which highlights AJGA interns and their experiences throughout their internships. The series provides an opportunity to showcase the backgrounds, interests and professional development of the young people who help make AJGA tournaments possible each year.
Through the five-year extension, Fortinet and the AJGA will continue working together to create meaningful experiences for junior golfers while supporting their development as competitors, leaders and young professionals. The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to providing the next generation with opportunities that extend well beyond the golf course.
About Fortinet
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Nearly 1 million lifetime customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute , one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTS), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs , Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com , the Fortinet Blog , and FortiGuard Labs.