The AJGA is set to host its second event in Paso Robles, California, at Hunter Ranch Golf Course located in between San Francisco and Los Angeles as the AJGA Junior at Hunter Ranch debuts. The 78-player field will compete in a 54-hole stroke play event from August 11-14.
About the Field
- 63 California natives
- 10 AJGA champions
- Six college commitments
- Six countries represented
- Three players inside the top-150 of the Rolex AJGA Rankings
Players to watch
Kelly Zhang of Hillsborough, California (2030)
- No. 34 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- 2025 Wyndham Cup West Team Member
- Champion, 2024 Babygrande Stanford Junior All-Star
- Champion, 2024 AJGA Junior All-Star at Quail Creek presented by City of Robinson
Samantha Chiou of Orinda, California (2028)
- No. 92 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2025 The Spin Sports Education Foundation Junior Championship
- Champion, 2024 Sacramento Junior Championship presented by Morton Golf Foundation
- Three straight top-10 career AJGA finishes
Richard Ding of Pleasanton, California (2029)
- No. 62 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- 2024 Junior All-Star Team Member
- Champion, 2025 Elk Grove Junior Championship presented by Wilton Rancheria
- Champion, 2024 Babygrande Standford Junior All-Star
Ethan Lien of Cupertino, California (2025)
- Champion, 2023 Jim Click Automotive / HSL Properties Championship presented by the Tucson Conquistadores
- Five top-five career AJGA finishes
- Eight top-10 career AJGA finishes
- Committed to University of California, San Diego
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