The Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, is welcoming AJGA members for its second consecutive year. The Alton Illinois Junior Championship presented by UHY will run from June 8–11 and feature a 96-player field, with a cut after 36 holes of stroke play.
About the Field
- 16 states represented
- Four countries represented
- 26 Illinois natives
- Five players in top-250 of the Rolex AJGA Rankings
Players to watch
Elsa Hsieh of Fremont, California (2027)
- No. 106 in Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Six top-10 finishes in AJGA events
- Champion, 2024 Lubbock Junior All Star
- Committed to the University of California, Davis
Cathy Zhang of San Ramon, California (2027)
- Two top-five finishes in AJGA events
- 20th career AJGA event
- Champion, 2024 TaylorMade Preview at Windsor
- Two non-AJGA wins in 2026
Liam Kelly of Winnetka, Illinois (2027)
- No. 189 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2025 Coca-Cola Junior Championship at The Highlands
- 11 top-10 career finishes
- T20, 2025 Renewal by Andersen Junior Open hosted by D.A Points
Junlin Pan of Yorba Linda, California (2027)
- Committed to Columbia University
- 10 top-three career finishes
- Third, 2025 Visit Pullman Junior Championship presented by CBD Golf Club
- First AJGA event of 2026
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