Torque GC of the LIV Golf League and The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) today announced a multi-year partnership, establishing the team as title sponsor of the Torque GC Championship. The event will return to Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club for the second consecutive year, reinforcing a shared commitment to developing the next generation of elite golfers.
The partnership reinforces Torque GC’s commitment to creating meaningful pathways for young golfers, while focusing on the global growth of the game. Torque GC’s roster includes AJGA alumni, Joaquin Niemann, Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz, each of whom competed on the AJGA circuit before rising to the professional ranks.
The Torque GC Championship will feature 78 of the world’s top-ranked junior players competing June 9–11, 2026. An AJGA Qualifier will be held Monday, June 8, providing 78 additional players the opportunity to earn a place in the championship field.
“Supporting junior golf through this championship is personal to us. The AJGA played an important role in our development, and now we have the opportunity to create meaningful opportunities for the next generation,” said Niemann, Captain of Torque GC. “LIV Golf is built around emerging global talent, and this partnership is about strengthening that pathway, opening doors, raising the standard, and helping young players see a clear route from junior golf to the world stage.”
Niemann is a three-time AJGA champion, including back-to-back victories at the 2016-17 Sergio Garcia Foundation Junior Championship, and earned First Team Rolex Junior All-American honors in 2016. Ortiz competed in seven AJGA events, while Ancer has remained actively involved in junior golf initiatives throughout his professional career.
“We are excited to partner with Torque GC to bring the Torque GC Championship to Florida,” said Jason Etzen, AJGA Chief Business Officer. “This event gives young golfers world-class opportunities to compete while creating experiences that shape the future of competitive junior golf.”
As part of the partnership, Torque GC will receive integrated brand visibility throughout tournament week, including digital coverage and promotion support across AJGA platforms.
For more information on partnership or volunteer opportunities, please contact Matt Emmi, Regional Director, Florida, at memmi@ajga.org.
To learn more about AJGA programs, upcoming tournaments or initiatives, please visit ajga.org or contact the AJGA Communications Department (comms@ajga.org).
Torque
Torque GC is a LIV Golf team representing the strength, discipline, and pride of Latin American golf on the world stage. Built on the principle of duty, the team competes with intention, structure, and collective force, carrying the responsibility of representing an entire region with honor. Led by captain Joaquín Niemann, Torque GC is defined by relentless work ethic, brotherhood, and a commitment to elevating what’s possible through discipline and unity. Torque plays to lead, inspire, and define what comes next for Latin American golf.
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Now in its fourth full season, the LIV Golf League features 13 teams competing for both an Individual and Team title at premier golf courses across the world. As the first truly global golf League, LIV Golf is constantly innovating to set a new standard in sport and redefine the fan experience through the lens of music, culture, and entertainment, while growing the game of golf for a new era of players and fans around the world. Headquartered in New York and London, the League holds events in cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Africa, with broadcasts reaching nearly 900 million households in more than 200 international markets and territories. LIV Golf was designed to expand the sport on a global level, bring new audiences to the game, create new value within the golfing ecosystem, and enhance the game’s societal impact far beyond the course through the League’s Impact & Sustainability efforts.
In 2022, LIV Golf launched The International Series, which features 10 elevated events in world-class destinations. Sanctioned by the Asian Tour, these events offer a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League and the Majors.