The 28th running of the AJGA Thunderbird Heather Farr Classic returns to Papago Golf Club for the third consecutive year. This 78 player field will compete in a 54-hole stroke play event from May 26-29. The returning 2025 champions, Clairey Lin and Drake Harvey, look to defend their title. Frankie Capan, Allisen Corpuz, Paula Creamer, Hunter Mahan, William Mouw and Inbee Park are a few of the notable past champions. This event resembles a huge stepping stone for many bright careers.
About the Field
- 28 past AJGA champions
- 24 college commitments
- 23 Arizona natives
- Six Rolex Junior All-Americans
- Five countries represented (Canada, China, South Korea, Thailand, United States)
Players to watch
Clairey Lin of Palos Verdes Estates, California (2028)
- No. 6 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Two-time Rolex Junior All-American
- 2025 Wyndham Cup participant (West Team)
- Defending champion of the 2025 AJGA Thunderbird Heather Farr Classic
- Champion, 2025 Ninja Invitational hosted by Janet Xiyu Lin
Kelly Zhang of Hillsborough, California (2030)
- No. 13 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- 2025, Rolex Junior All-American
- 2025 Wyndham Cup participant (West Team)
- Champion, 2025 AJGA Junior at Hunter Ranch
- T2, 2025 The PING Invitational
Drake Harvey of Las Vegas, Nevada (2026)
- No. 5 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- 2025, Rolex Junior All-American
- 2025 Wyndham Cup participant (West Team)
- Committed to Brigham Young University (BYU)
- Defending champion of the 2025 AJGA Thunderbird Heather Farr Classic
Ethan Butters of Chandler, Arizona (2027)
- No. 57 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Committed to Arizona State University (ASU)
- Runner up, Jim Click Automotive/HSL Properties Championship presented by the Tucson Conquistadors
- Two AJGA Invitational appearances
- T12, 2025 AJGA Thunderbird Heather Farr Classic
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