The inaugural McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB will take place July 14–17 at The Country Club of Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky. Ninety-six junior golfers will compete in a 54-hole, stroke-play format, with a 36-hole cut. An AJGA Qualifier will be held on July 13 to kick off tournament week.
About the Field
- 19 states represented
- Nine countries represented
- Nine college commitments
- Four past AJGA champions
Players to watch
Emma Wang of Palo Alto, California (2027)
- No. 67 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- 2024, Rolex Junior All-American
- Seven tournament wins
Willa Borough of Lexington, Kentucky (2029)
- Three-time winner in 2025
- Champion, 2025 AJGA Mahoning Valley / TaylorMade Preview presented by ICL Academy (Ages 12-15)
- Captured three tournament titles in 2024
Luc Kelty of Louisville, Kentucky (2027)
- Champion, 2025 Kentucky Boys Junior PGA Championship
- 2024, Rolex Junior All-Star Team
- Seeking first AJGA victory
Barron Mundy of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (2026)
- Third place, 2025 AJGA Jim Click Automotive / HSL Properties Championship presented by the Tucson Conqu
- Champion, 2025 Ontario Junior Players Invitational
- Verbally committed to the University of Louisville
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