Girls Division Champion: Gabriella Gu of Irvine, California (7-under-par 209)
- First AJGA title of 2026
- Posted a low round of 3-under-par 69 in both the first and second rounds
- Carded 12 birdies throughout the tournament
- Held the lead for all three rounds
“During the clinic, D.A. Points said, ‘When I am standing on the first tee, I try not to feel nervous because I know I have put in the work and I know I am good enough.’ I was just trying to keep that mindset.”
Gabriella Gu
Girls Division Runner-up Finisher: Xaiowen (Lisa) Zhang of Rancho Santa Margarita, California (4-under-par 212)
- Carded seven birdies throughout the tournament
- Posted a low round of 2-under-par 70 in the second round
- Finished inside the top three throughout all three rounds
Boys Division Champion: Forrest Benson of Mahomet, Illinois (6-under-par 210)
- First AJGA championship
- Second round highlighted by an eagle on Hole No. 2
- Carded 11 birdies throughout the tournament
- Posted a low round of 3-under-par 69 in rounds one and three
“I feel like I belong out here on the toughest stage, and I was able to cement myself as one of the top golfers in the country by winning an event like this.”
Forrest Benson
Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Nolan Eccles of Peoria, Illinois (5-under-par 211)
- Recorded a bogey-free opening round
- Held the lead after the first and second rounds
- Carded 13 birdies across 54 holes of stroke play
Division Runner-up Finisher: Liam Lodding of Huntley, Illinois (5-under-par 211)
- Carded 12 birdies throughout the tournament
- Climbed seven spots during the second round
- Recorded a low round of 3-under-par 69 in round two
Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Jonathan Ward of Waukee, Iowa (5-under-par 211)
- Carded 14 birdies throughout the tournament
- Climbed seven spots during the second round
- Recorded a low round of 3-under-par 69 in round two