Braselton, GA – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is proud to announce the release of Season 2, Episode 6 of the Golf’s Next GEN podcast. This episode features Aphrodite Deng, a two-time Rolex Junior All-American, 2023 Junior All-Star Team member, and the current No. 1 player in the Rolex AJGA Rankings.
In this episode, Deng shares her journey to the top of junior golf, including competing alongside LPGA stars like Nelly Korda at the Mizuho Americas Open, and playing in elite events such as the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and U.S. Girls’ Junior. She opens up about balancing the pressures of high expectations with staying grounded through the daily grind, the mindset that fuels her success, and what drives her both on and off the course.
Golf’s Next GEN continues to provide a platform for junior golfers, AJGA alumni, and industry leaders to share their experiences, insights and aspirations as they navigate the world of golf. Hosted by AJGA Vice President of Communications Tim Jackman and Director of Tournament Operations Thomas Harrison, the podcast delivers in-depth conversations that highlight the future of the game.
New episodes of Golf’s Next GEN are released monthly and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and many more streaming platforms, making them accessible to a wide audience.
Tune into Episode No. 6 with Aphrodite Deng as we continue DEVELOPING GOLF’S NEXT GENERATION®
For more information about the American Junior Golf Association and Golf’s Next GEN, contact Tim Jackman, Vice President of Communications, at tjackman@ajga.org.