Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie
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Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie

Yuan earns third career AJGA title, Desmond rallies for final round comeback

Lucy Yuan and Mateo Desmond weather the storm to claim victories
Lucy Yuan with champions trophy - 2023 - Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie

Girls Division Champion: Lucy Yuan of San Diego, California (8-under-par 205)

  • Won the Girl's Division by eight shots to earn her third career AJGA victory
  • Held the lead after each round for a wire-to-wire victory
  • Won the 2022 AJGA Junior at Chicopee presented by John D. Mineck Foundation
  • No. 31 in the Rolex AJGA Junior Rankings
"This was a much anticipated win and it was super special. I am thankful for my amazing support system, family, friends, coaches and a huge thank you to everyone that made this tournament possible."
Lucy Yuan
Julia Herzberg with runner-up trophy - 2023 - Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie

Girls Division Runner-up Finisher: Julia Herzberg of Aberdeen, North Carolina (even-par 213)

  • Second runner up finish this season
  • Second, 2023 AJGA TaylorMade Preview at Anderson Creek Club presented by Visit Harnett
Mateo Desmond with champions trophy - 2023 - Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie

Boys Division Champion: Mateo Desmond of Pompano, Florida (5-under-par 208)

  • Claimed first career AJGA tournament title after completing a final round comeback
  • This was Mateo's second AJGA tournament appearance
  • Carded a bogey-free final round (66)
"The course was in great condition; it was immaculate. I want to thank my brother and my friends back home for pushing me to be better. It has been a long road but all the long days at the golf course and long hours at the gym was worth it."
Mateo Desmond
Will Gordon with runner-up trophy - 2023 - Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie

Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Will Gordon of Hot Springs, Arkansas (4-under-par 209)

  • Finished in a three-way tie for second place
  • Earned his third runner-up finish of the season
  • Recently won the 2023 AJGA Junior at Hot Springs in his hometown
Sahish Reddy with runner-up trophy - 2023 - Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie

Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Sahish Reddy of Duluth, Georgia (4-under-par 209)

  • Finished in a three-way tie for second place
  • Won the 2022 AJGA Junior at Carolina Trace
  • Member of the 2022 Junior All-Star Team
Cooper Smith

Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Cooper Smith of Jasper, Georgia (4-under-par 209)

  • Finished in a three-way tie for second place
  • Went even-par during the final round that included two birdies
  • Earned his fourth career AJGA top-10 finish

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