Bowling Green, Fla - Kylie Chung of Cumming, Georgia, won the second iteration of the Ninja Invitational hosted by Janet Xiyu Lin, with a score of 13-under par after the final round was canceled due to weather.
The field featured top junior girls from five countries and 14 states. It included 53 past AJGA champions and six Rolex Junior All-Americans. The field also featured 14 committed college players.
Chung, only 15 years old, led both rounds with impressive performances. In the first round, Chung carded seven birdies and held a one-stroke lead. In the second round, her strong play continued with birdies on three straight holes on the back nine, increasing her lead to four strokes.
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This is Chung's first Invitational victory and second AJGA win this year. She is currently No.31 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings.
"This win gives me some confidence, lately I've been struggling a little bit and it feels good to play well again."
Chasing behind Chung, and tying for second place with a score of 9-under par were Sahana Chokshi of Jacksonville, Florida and Clairey Lin of Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Chokshi had a stellar two rounds, carding nine birdies throughout the event. She highlighted her scorecard with an eagle on the par-5 10th hole during the first round. This is Chokshi's highest finish in an Invitational and her third top-10 finish in 2026. Chokshi is currently No. 120 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings and is committed to Vanderbilt University.
Lin also had a strong performance throughout 36 holes. Coming into the event as the defending champion, Lin had many watching to see how she would perform this year. Lin finished the first round tied for fourth, two shots behind the lead. After carding five birdies in the second round, she moved up the leaderboard to tie for second. This is Lin's third top-10 AJGA finish this year. She continues her dominant play in 2026 after winning the 77th U.S. Girls' Junior earlier this summer.
Following in fourth place is Maria Isabella Errichetto with a score of 8-under par. Errichetto climbed seven spots on the leaderboard after the second round. She carded seven birdies during the round and moved into the top-five. Errichetto is No. 36 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings and is committed to the University of Virginia.
One stroke behind Errichetto, six players tied for fifth at 7-under par:
- Anna Norris of Johns Creek, Georgia
- Annika Raja of Irvine, California
- Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ontario, Canada
- Anna Bell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
- Alisa Davidova of Roanoke, Virginia
- Alexandra Snyder of Orlando, Florida
About Janet Xiyu Lin
Janet Xiyu Lin has emerged as one of the most accomplished players in women’s golf, with 29 career top-10s and 85 top-25 finishes. Turning professional in 2011, she quickly made her mark on the CLPGA and LET before joining the LPGA Tour, where she has been a consistent contender for over a decade. Lin has represented China in three Olympic Games, finishing T4 at the 2016 Rio Olympics, T9 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and capturing a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the second Chinese woman to earn an Olympic medal in golf. She has also been a key contributor on Team China at the International Crown in 2016 and 2023. Known for her consistency, competitiveness, and ability to perform on the world stage, Lin continues to be a trailblazer for Chinese golf and an inspiration to aspiring players worldwide.
About The Janet Lin Pathways Project
In the second year of the event, tournament host Janet Xiyu Lin is thrilled to announce her newest initiative, The Janet Lin Pathways Project, during a welcome dinner for the tournament field. The project aims to create greater opportunities for young golfers by providing support for elite junior tournaments and training, as well as mentorship, international competition, and educational opportunities. Through partnerships and events in the U.S. and Asia, the project seeks to help talented young players gain access to the experiences and resources needed to advance their golf careers.