The 2026 Mesa HOHOKAMS Junior All‑Star presented by The Thunderbirds is a 54-hole stroke-play event scheduled for April 30–May 3 at Apache Wells Country Club in Mesa, Arizona. The tournament features a 72-player field of boys and girls ages 12–15 and marks the fifth year of competition. The event also begins the AJGA’s history at Apache Wells, establishing the course as a new stage for emerging junior talent.
About the Field
- First year of the event
- 12 Arizona natives
- Two countries represented
- 29 players in the class of 2030
Players to watch
Lillian Phee of San Diego, California (2029)
- Eighth AJGA tournament
- Two AJGA top-five finishes
- Five non-AJGA wins
- Seeking first AJGA victory
Christina Choe of Galt, California (2031)
- Seventh AJGA tournament
- Two AJGA top-five finishes
- Three non-AJGA wins
- Chasing first AJGA win
Alan Yoda of Temecula, California (2029)
- Ninth AJGA tournament
- Champion, 2025 TaylorMade Qi35 Junior All-Star
- Champion, 2025 Teen Series at Pala Mesa (CA)
- Four top-five non-AJGA career finishes
Neal Manutai of Laie, Hawaii (2030)
- Ninth AJGA tournament
- Champion, 2026 USKG Hawaii State Invitational
- Three non-AJGA wins
- Searching for first AJGA victory
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