This week, Independence, Kentucky, will host its third straight AJGA tournament with the Kenton County Preview presented by Northern Kentucky CVB. In a change from last year, the AJGA Preview Series format will showcase 96 boys and girls aged 12-19 competing for the honors of tournament champion. The 54-hole stroke play tournament will begin with rounds one and two on May 22 and May 23, the field will then be cut to a minimum of 60% with the final 18 holes taking place May 24.
About the Field
- 16 players from Kentucky
- 21 states represented
- Five countries represented
- 42 members of the class of 2027
Players to watch
Madeline Young of Ontario, Canada (2027)
- First AJGA event of 2026
- Third AJGA appearance
- Finished in the top 25 in her last two AJGA events
Cadence Tanouye of Ontario, Canada (2028)
- First AJGA event of 2026
- One top 20 finish in an AJGA event
- She won one non-AJGA event in 2023
Anderson Lang of Lexington, Kentucky (2028)
- Qualifier Medalist at the 2026 Visit Owensboro Junior Championship
- Second AJGA event
- Leadership Links participant
Charly Pinel of Quebec, Canada (2026)
- First AJGA event of 2026
- Won two non-AJGA events
- Four top 10 finishes in non-AJGA events in 2026
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