The HV3 Foundation Junior Championship presented by Visit Mooresville returns to Mooresville Golf Club in Mooresville, North Carolina, August 17-20, 2026. The open 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 third year hosting the event.
About the Field
- 34 North Carolina natives
- Four college commits
- Nine states represented
- Three countries represented
Players to watch
Ella June Hannant of Pikeville, North Carolina (2027)
- No. 66 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Eight top-10 career AJGA finishes
- Four non-AJGA victories
Ira Joshi of Pinehurst, North Carolina (2029)
- No. 83 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Three top-three finishes in 2026
- 10 non-AJGA victories
Fernando Javier Leduc of San Juan, Puerto Rico (2029)
- Co-runner up, 2026 AJGA Dominican Junior Open presented by Punta Cana Resort & Club
- Two top-20 AJGA fininshes in 2026
- 2026, Team TaylorMade Cup Participant
Ves Butler of Athens, Georgia (2027)
- Champion, 2026 AJGA Junior presented by Decatur Morgan County Tourism
- T4, 2024 Roper Honda AJGA Junior Championship
- Two top-15 AJGA career finishes
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