The 2023 AJGA Thunderbird Junior All-Star welcomes juniors back for the fourth year at Papago Golf Club. The 54 hole, stroke play tournament will run from May 4-7 with a field size of 72, ages 12-15. The Qualifier begins Thursday, May 4th.
About the Field
- 13 Arizona natives
- 15 states represented
- Five countries represented
- Six 2029 graduates
Players to watch
Ein Kim of (South Korea) Irvine, California (2027)
- Champion, 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship
- Champion, 2022 Qualifier - Adidas Junior All-Star
- Fourth AJGA event this year
Rina Kawasaki of (Japan) Rancho Palos Verdes, California (2028)
- Top 5 - 2023 AJGA Dallas Junior All-Star
- Second AJGA event this year
- Champion, 2022 C.T. Pan Foundation Championship
Connor Herrera of San Diego, California (2026)
- Champion, 2022 Windham Mountain Resort Junior All-Star
- Second appearance at the AJGA Thunderbird Junior All-Star
- First AJGA event of the year
Joseph Gutierrez of Whittier, California (2026)
- 2022 Boys Champion - Stealth Junior All-Star presented by TaylorMade
- Top 25 - 2023 AJGA Dallas Junior All-Star
- Second AJGA event this year
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