McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB
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McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB

Tang secures second career AJGA victory at the #McCrackenSportsJr

DeLuca records an eagle on the par-5 No. 18 to secure his first career AJGA win
Amy Tang with champion award - 2026 McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB (24).JPG

Girls Division Champion: Amy Tang of Auckland, New Zealand (9-under-par 207)

  • Second career AJGA victory
  • Carded 14 birdies throughout the tournament
  • Bogey-free second round
  • Recorded a birdie on par-4 No. 2 during all three rounds of play
  • Shot under par every round of the tournament
“This win feels great. Playing here at this course with so many great supporters and staff has been amazing. I tried to stay calm and trust myself and my game. My mentality is the strongest part of my game, and I’m pretty proud of that.”
Amy Tang
Audrey Zhao with second place award - 2026 McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB (25).JPG

Girls Division Runner-up Finisher: Audrey Zhao of Newport Coast, California (6-under-par 210)

  • Scored 12 birdies throughout the tournament
  • First career AJGA runner-up finish
  • Recorded a bogey-free front nine during the second and final rounds
  • Carded a birdie on the par-5 No. 1 in all three rounds of the tournament
Audrey ZQ Xiao with second place award - 2026 McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB (27).JPG

Girls Division Runner-up Finisher: Audrey ZQ Xiao of Shanghai, China (6-under-par 210)

  • Recorded 12 birdies throughout the tournament
  • Second career AJGA runner-up finish
  • Earned low final round honors with a 4-under-par 68
  • Had a bogey-free first and final round
John Deluca champion award - 2026 McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB (13).JPG

Boys Division Champion: John DeLuca of Chesterfield, Missouri (7-under-par 209)

  • First career AJGA victory
  • Earned low final round honors with a 7-under-par 65
  • Carded 15 birdies throughout the tournament
  • Recorded an eagle on par-5 No. 18
  • Scored a birdie on par-4 No. 17 all three rounds
“I just kept my determination and confidence through each shot. I didn’t look at the leaderboard during the round; I never do that. I just stayed strong with my confidence and pulled it out!”
John DeLuca
Jack Palmer second place trophy - 2026 McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB (15).JPG

Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Jack Palmer of Donalsonville, Georgia (5-under-par 211)

  • Scored 13 birdies throughout the tournament
  • First career AJGA runner-up finish
  • Recorded a bogey-free final round
  • Carded birdies on Nos. 10-11 in the second and final rounds

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