The AJGA is excited to be at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club in Destin, Florida. The tournament will kick off with a Qualifier round on April 11th, followed by tournament rounds April 12-13. This 36-hole stroke-play event will host 78 boys and girls ages 12-19. Destin-Fort Walton Beach will serve as a presenting sponsor for the tournament's first year.
About the Field
- 19 states represented
- 36 Florida natives
- Seven countries represented
- Three college commits in the field
Players to watch
Chloe Ku of San Ramon, California (2025)
- Signed letter of intent with University of Hawaii, Manoa
- Top-10 finish, 2024 Uni-Fab Industries Preview at Bayview
- Champion, 2022 Spring Series I - Stockton/Reserve
Payton Haugen of Brookfield, Wisconsin (2026)
- Verbal commitment to Michigan State University
- Top-10 finish, 2023 AJGA Preview at Meadowbrook
- Five-time champion in non-AJGA events
Graham O'Neal of Brentwood, Tennessee (2026)
- First AJGA event
- Runner-up, 2022 Open at Riverside
- Seven top-five finishes since 2022
Ethan Gossman of Jacksonville, Florida (2027)
- First AJGA event
- Champion, 2025 Bent Creek Open
- Champion, 2025 Kingsland Classic
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