The AJGA Albany Junior presented by UHY returns to Normanside Country Club in Albany, New York for the sixth consecutive year. The 96-player field will feature 54 boys and 33 girls, ages 12-19, with the top 60% of each division advancing after the second round. The Qualifier will be on Monday, August 17, followed by the Junior-Am event on Tuesday, August 18. The tournament rounds will be played from August 19-21.
About the Field
- Four players in the top-150 of the Rolex AJGA rankings
- Four college commitments
- Five countries represented (Canada, China, Mexico, Taiwan, United States)
- 10 past AJGA champions
- 24 New York natives
Players to watch
Elin Wang of Bejing, China (2028)
- No. 40 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2026 AM Technical Solutions Junior at Southpointe
- Champion, 2025 AJGA Albany Junior presented by UHY
- Champion, 2025 Justin Thomas Junior Championship
- Champion, 2024 AM Technical Solutions Junior at Southpointe
Cathy Zhang of San Ramon, California (2027)
- No. 81 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2024 TaylorMade Preview at Windsor (Ages 12-15)
- Runner-up, 2026 Alton Illinois Junior Championship presented by UHY
- Runner-up, 2024 Super Lychee Junior Championship
- Runner-up, 2024 AJGA Junior at Copper Valley
Nemo Tsai of Ann Arbor, Michigan (2027)
- University of Michigan commit
- Champion, 2024 TaylorMade TP5 Junior All-Star
- T3, 2026 Justin Thomas Junior Championship
- Third, 2025 Circle K Junior Championship
- Third, 2023 Coca-Cola Junior Championship at Sugarloaf
Ethan Yao of Manhasset, New York (2029)
- Runner-up, 2026 AM Technical Solutions Junior at Southpointe
- Runner-up, 2025 AJGA Junior All-Star at York
- Three top-10 career AJGA finishes
- Fifth AJGA appearance this year
- Seeking his first AJGA victory
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