The 2026 McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB returns to The Country Club of Paducah for its second year. A 96-player field will compete July 13–16 in Paducah, Kentucky, as part of the AJGA Open Series. The tournament will feature a 54-hole stroke-play format with a 36-hole cut after the second round. The tournament week begins with an AJGA Qualifier on July 12, followed by a Junior-Am on July 13.
About the Field
- Six past AJGA champions
- 20 U.S. states represented
- 22 Kentucky natives in the field
- Eight countries represented
- Five college commitments
Players to watch
Amy Tang of Greenlane, New Zealand (2029)
- Ranked No. 71 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2026 FM Junior Championship presented by John D. Mineck Foundation
- Five career top-five AJGA finishes
- 24th career AJGA appearance
Madison Glisson of Boaz, Kentucky (2026)
- Defending champion of the McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB
- Four career top-five AJGA finishes
- Second, 2023 Moon Golf Junior All-Star presented by Auburn-Opelika Tourism
- Committed to Xavier University
Tyson Seyler of Jonesboro, Arkansas (2026)
- Defending champion of the McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB
- Two career top-10 AJGA finishes
- 16th career AJGA appearance
- Commitment to Austin Peay State University
Patrick Paquette of Cincinnati, Ohio (2027)
- Second, 2026 Circle K Junior Championship
- Seeking first AJGA victory
- One career top-five AJGA finish
- 14th career AJGA appearance
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