Kenton County Junior Open presented by Northern Kentucky CVB
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Kenton County Junior Open presented by Northern Kentucky CVB

Northern Kentucky CVB to sponsor first AJGA event

The Golf Courses of Kenton County - Willows Course set to host 96-player field
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The city of Independence, Kentucky will host its first AJGA event at The Golf Courses of Kenton County - Willows Course. The field consists of 96 boys and girls, ages 12-19. This open tournament will follow a 54-hole stroke play format with a 36-hole cut after day two. Round one begins on Saturday, May 25th, with the tournament concluding on Monday, May 27th.

About the Field

  • 13 Kentucky natives
  • 24 states represented
  • 10 college commits
  • 25 past AJGA champions

Players to watch

Lisa Copeland of Naperville, Illinois (2026)

  • No. 92 in Rolex AJGA Rankings
  • Champion, 2024 Discover Puerto Rico Junior Championship
  • Third AJGA appearance of the year, 24th overall
  • 12 top-10 AJGA career finishes

Ann-Sophie Bourgault of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada (2026)

  • No. 100 in Rolex AJGA Rankings
  • T2, Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship presented by Digicell Business
  • Sixth AJGA appearance of the year, 15th overall
  • 12 top-20 AJGA career finishes

Andrea Birolini of (Italy) Southlake, Texas (2026)

  • 15th AJGA tournament
  • Finished 6th, Patrick Reed AJGA Junior Championship
  • Second AJGA appearance of the year
  • Seven top-20 AJGA career finishes

Yunze Wang of Rancho Santa Fe, California (2028)

  • Finished 4th, 2023 Adidas Junior All-Star
  • Third AJGA appearance of the year, 10th overall
  • Five top-10 AJGA career finishes

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