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AJGA Joplin Junior Championship presented by Roper Honda

Wei and Rinkol earn first AJGA victories at Twin Hills Golf & Country Club

#JpolinJr claimed the tournament's first set of champions
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Girls Division Champion: Tianyu Wei of Shanghai, China (5-over-par 221)

  • Moved up five places in the final round to earn first career AJGA victory
  • Knocked in an eagle and three birdies during the final round
  • Earned low final round honors after carding a two-under-par 70
  • Recorded her third career AJGA top-10 finish
"I played good today! I holed out with a five-iron for an eagle on the 13th hole which helped me win the tournament! I want to thank my sister for spending the summer traveling the United States with me. I am grateful for this win and everyone that has helped me."
Tianyu Wei
Sayers Allen Second Place Finisher Trophy - 2023 - AJGA Joplin Junior Championship presented by Roper Honda

Girls Division Runner-up Finisher: Sayers Allen of Spring Branch, Texas (6-over-par 222)

  • Third top-six finish during the 2023 season
  • Remained inside the top-10 throughout the entire tournament
  • Recorded six birdies throughout the week
  • Earned her ninth AJGA career top-10 finish
Chance Rinkol Championship Photo with AJGA Towel - 2023 - AJGA Joplin Junior Championship presented by Roper Honda

Boys Division Champion: Chance Rinkol, Leawood, Kansas (9-under-par 207)

  • Carded three-straight under-par rounds to claim first career AJGA victory
  • Earned low final round honors after carding a four-under-par 68
  • Knocked in 15 birdies throughout the week
  • Verbal commitment to the University of Iowa
"I played a solid round today and I did not make a lot of mistakes. I had a 'next shot' mentality and if I had a bad shot I moved on. I am really proud of the way I played mentally. One saying that I stick with is 'trust the process' and I did that today so I am glad it payed off in the end."
Chance Rinkol
Preston Albee Second Place Finisher Trophy Photo - 2023 - AJGA Joplin Junior Championship presented by Roper Honda

Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Preston Albee, Choctaw, Oklahoma (7-under-par 209)

  • Carded a pair of under-par rounds during the week with a five-under-par 67 in round one
  • Recorded 16 birdies throughout the week
  • Champion, 2023 Talor Gooch Foundation Junior Championship by 3Bird Kids Foundation, Inc.
  • Earned his fifth AJGA career top-10 finish