The Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior presented by NINJA returns to Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, July 20–23, 2026. The AJGA invitational will feature 78 of the nation's top junior golfers, ages 12–19, competing in a 54-hole stroke-play tournament. The event marks the AJGA's tenth consecutive year hosting the prestigious championship at the iconic Bay Hill venue.
A fixture on the national golf stage, Bay Hill Club & Lodge is best known as the longtime home of the PGA TOUR's Arnold Palmer Invitational. This week, the next generation of stars will have the opportunity to test their games under similar conditions, playing from the same tee locations used during the professional event and experiencing one of golf's most renowned championship courses.
About the Field
- 22 college commitments
- 12 states represented
- 37 Florida natives highlight the field
- Five countries represented
Players to watch
Victoria Cui of Atherton, California (2028)
- No. 49 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- 2025 Rolex Junior All-American
- Champion, 2025 Sacramento Junior Championship
- T2, 2026 Sacramento Junior Championship presented by Morton Golf Foundation
Kandice Chuang of Los Angeles, California (2027)
- No. 53 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Runner-up, 2026 HMG Junior Championship
- Champion, 2025 Kevin Harvick Foundation Junior Championship
- 11 top-10 career AJGA finishes
Clark Mason of St. Petersburg, Florida (2026)
- No. 59 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior
- T2, 2026 AJGA Junior at Old Hickory
- Committed to Duke University
Jaden Peterson of Port St. Lucie, Florida (2027)
- No. 97 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2025 C.T. Pan Foundation Junior Championship
- Champion, 2025 AJGA Dominican Junior Open
- Committed to the University of Virginia
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