This week, Independence, Kentucky, will host its second straight AJGA tournament with the Kenton County Junior All-Star presented by Northern Kentucky CVB. In a change from last year, the Ninja® Junior All-Star format will showcase 96 boys and girls aged 12-15 compete for the honors of tournament champion. The 54-hole stroke play tournament will begin with rounds one and two on May 24 and May 25, the field will then be cut to a minimum of 60% with the final 18 holes taking place May 26.
About the Field
- Seven players from Kentucky
- 29 States and two Canadian Provinces represented
- 72 golfers in Rolex AJGA rankings
- Two past AJGA champions
Players to watch
Kylie Chung of Cumming, Georgia (2030)
- Champion, 2024 TaylorMade Preview at Anderson Creek presented by Visit Harnett
- Five Top 10 finishes and one win in all five starts in 2025
- One of two previous AJGA winners in 96 player field
- Highest ranked golfer in the tournament in the Rolex AJGA rankings
Aleah Shields-Rodipe of Conroe, Texas (2029)
- Second-highest ranked golfer in the tournament in the Rolex AJGA rankings
- Seeking fourth top-10 finish in fifth AJGA event of the 2025 season
- Third place, AJGA Junior All-Star at Panorama presented by Visit Conroe
- Participant in the AJGA Leadership Links program
David Kim of Sterling, Virginia (2029)
- Fifth AJGA tournament
- Finished T17, 2025 TaylorMade TP5 Junior All-Star
- Champion, 2024 USKG Arizona State Invitational
- Second-highest ranked boy in the field in the Rolex AJGA rankings
Austin Anderson of Gunter, Texas (2029)
- Top-ranked boy in the tournament in the Rolex AJGA rankings
- Seeking third top-10 finish in as many AJGA starts this year
- T5, AJGA Junior All-Star at Panorama presented by Visit Conroe
- Raised nearly $1,000 for the 2025 Dallas Cup as part of the AJGA Leadership Links program
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