In its fourth consecutive year, The American Junior Golf Association returns to Bethpage State Park. The 2026 AJGA Zero Restriction Preview at Bethpage begins May 1 with a Qualifier. Tournament rounds follow on May 2-3. The 36-hole stroke-play competition features 84 boys and girls ages 12-19 and will take place on the Bethpage Blue Golf Course.
About the Field
- Four countries represented
- 22 states represented
- 27 New York natives
- Two college commitments
Players to watch
Alexa Trapani of Marlboro, New York (2028)
- Champion, 2025 PKBGT Savannah Girls Classic
- Runner Up, 2025 NENY PGA JGT Summer Major #3
- T2, 2025 NENY PGA JGT Summer Major #4
Giulia Weisser of Reading, Pennsylvania (2027)
- First AJGA event
- Third, 2025 PJT - Girls Summer Championship
- T3, 2025 Teen Series at Mattawang (NJ)
Teddy Halpin of New York, New York (2026)
- College commitment to Trinity College
- Champion, 2025 New York City Championship
- T3, 2025 Met PGA - Tour Championship
Jacob Carlson of Chelmsford, Massachusetts (2026)
- College commitment to Eastern Conneticut State Univeristy
- Runner Up, 2025 NEPGA Elite Tour - Stow Acres Country Club
- T5, 2025 Spinal Technology Junior Golf Classic
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