Billy Horschel Junior Championship presented by Zurich
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Billy Horschel Junior Championship presented by Zurich

Peng and Howell claim first career AJGA victories

Eagle Harbor Golf Club crowns two new AJGA champions
Lilly Peng - 2023 - Billy Horschel Junior Championship

Girls Division Champion: Lily Peng of San Ramon, California (15 points)

  • Knocked in 11 birdies through three rounds
  • Posted five points in the final round to win by two
  • Finished round one in the lead after a 10-point day
  • Ranked No. 90 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
  • Recorded four top-10 AJGA finishes in 2023
"It was really amazing to win. The first day I was in the lead so the second I was more nervous and today to be able to finish it off was great."
Lily Peng, Girls Division Champion
Ellen Yu - 2023 - Billy Horschel Junior Championship

Girls Division Runner-up Finisher: Ellen Yu of Greensboro, North Carolina (13 points)

  • Knocked in nine birdies throughout the tournament
  • Recorded a positive point total during each round
  • Led the tournament after round two with 11 points
  • Verbal Commitment to the University of North Carolina
Mason Howell - 2023 - Billy Horschel Junior Championship

Boys Division Champion: Mason Howell of Tallahassee, Florida (25 points)

  • Recorded first career AJGA victory
  • Won in one-hole playoff over Clark Van Gaalen
  • Day one leader after carding a 15-point outing
  • Knocked in 20 birdies during the tournament
  • Ranked No. 101 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
  • Three top-10 AJGA finishes in 2023
"It is definitely special. Winning an AJGA was one of my big goals this year. I am looking forward to next season having a win and getting to play in some bigger tournaments. Hopefully next year I can play in the Junior PLAYERS Championship."
Mason Howell, Boys Division Champion
Clark Van Gaalen - 2023 - Billy Horschel Junior Championship

Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Clark Van Gaalen of Turlock, California (25 points)

  • Knocked in 13 birdies this week, along with a final round eagle
  • Posted 12 points in the final round to force a playoff
  • Ranked No. 96 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
  • Verbal Commitment to the University of Oklahoma

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