The 2026 Play Chesterfield Junior Championship will be held at Meadowbrook Country Club in Richmond, Virginia, from August 16-19. In its inaugural year, the event is set to host 78 junior golfers, ages 12-19, competing in a 54-hole championship for both boys and girls. An AJGA Qualifier will take place on August 16, with tournament rounds scheduled for August 17-19. The awards ceremony will be held immediately following the completion of the final round.
About the Field
- 30 Virginia natives
- 18 states represented
- Eight AJGA champions highlight the field
- Six college commits in the field
- Four countries represented (Canada, China, Mexico, United States)
- Two players in the top 150 of the Rolex AJGA Rankings
Players to watch
Sherri Lin of Palos Verdes Estates, California (2030)
- No. 97 in the Rolex AJGA rankings
- Two-time AJGA champion
- Five career AJGA top-five finishes
- Fifth AJGA appearance this year
Sophie Cao of Mclean, Virginia (2027)
- 2024 Junior All-Star Team member
- Champion, 2026 AJGA Junior All-Star at Webster
- Five career AJGA top-five finishes
- Fourth AJGA appearance this year
David Kim of Marriottsville, Maryland (2029)
- No. 106 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- 2025 Junior All-Star Team member
- T3, 2025 1st Clubs For Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational
- Five career AJGA top-five finishes
Ben Cowgill of Richmond, Virginia (2027)
- Verbal commitment to College of William & Mary
- Champion, 2026 Visit Williamsburg Junior Championship
- Five career AJGA top-ten finishes
- Fifth AJGA appearance this year
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