Twin Hills Golf & Country Club in Joplin, Missouri is set to host third annual Roper Honda AJGA Junior Championship from August 12-15. The tournament will consist of 54-hole stroke play with a 78-player field, boys and girls, ages 12-19. The Qualifier will be held on August 11.
About the Field
- 18 states represented
- 21 Missouri natives
- Seven past AJGA champions
- Seven college commitments
- Two countries represented
Players to watch
Nicole Tang of Bellevue, Washington (2027)
- No. 80 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2024 AJGA Junior at Big Sky
- Four top-10 finishes this year
- Seeking third AJGA title
Cindy (Manni) Yang of Irvine, California (2027)
- Champion, 2025 AJGA Junior at Burningtree
- T2, 2025 Visit Tuscaloosa Junior Championship
- Nine top-3 tournament finishes in 2025
- Seeking fifth tournament win of the year
Peyton Smith of Less Summit, Missouri (2026)
- Champion, 2024 Roper Honda AJGA Junior Championship
- Three top-10 finishes this year
- Verbal commitment to Kansas State University
- Fourth AJGA appearance in 2025
Harrison Zipfel of St. Louis, Missouri (2026)
- Champion, 2025 AJGA Junior at Geneva
- T3, 2025 AJGA Renewal by Andersen Junior Open hosted by D.A. Points
- Four top-3 tournament finishes in 2025
- Seeking fourth AJGA title
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