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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