For the first time since 2020, the AJGA will head back to the Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course for the Alton Illinois Junior Championship presented by UHY. This open tournament begins with a Qualifier and Junior-Am on June 2nd. The tournament rounds will follow from June 3-5. The Alton, Illinois, venue will host 78 boys and girls aged 12-19 for a 18-hole stroke play competition. This year marks the tournament's 12th consecutive year.
About the Field
- Three countries, 20 states represented
- 10 players from Illinois
- Nine college commits
- Two AJGA champions
- Six ACE Grant recipients
Players to watch
Bella Ransi of El Dorado Hills, California (2027)
- Won, 2024 AJGA Preview at Bay View
- Two top-five AJGA finishes
- 11th AJGA appearance
Paavni Behl of El Dorado Hills, California (2027)
- Three top-10 AJGA finishes
- 6th AJGA appearance
- Won, 2022 USKG Northern California State Invitational
Nick Vilela of Washington, Missouri (2026)
- Two top-five AJGA finishes
- 10th AJGA appearance
- University of Cincinnati commit
Ashton Lim of Union City, California (2028)
- Won, 2024 AJGA Junior All-Star at Quail Creek presented by City of Robinson
- Four top-10 AJGA finishes
- 15th AJGA appearance
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