The 24th edition of the 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational will take place October 10-13 at Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club in Broussard, Louisiana. Since its inception in 2000, the AJGA Junior All-Star Invitational has been a premier event for rising golf talent, and this marks the second time Le Triomphe will serve as the host. The 54-hole stroke-play tournament will host 72 of the best junior golfers in the world, ages 12-15.
About the Field
This 72-player field showcases top junior golfers from five countries and 19 states. Among these competitors, 52 are AJGA champions, and one - Angela Zhang - holds Rolex Junior All-American honors. The field also features a diverse mix of future talent, including two members of the class of 2026 and one 2032 graduate.
One Verbal Commitment
One Rolex Junior All-American
Two 2026 Graduates
Two Louisiana Natives
Five Countries Represented
19 States Represented
52 Past AJGA Champions
Tournament History
Last year, Ava Zhang and Ronin Banerjee emerged as champions of the event. Zhang secured her first AJGA Invitational title with an impressive 12-under-par 204 total, while Banerjee claimed victory in the Boys Division with a nine-under-par 207, marking his first AJGA Invitational win. Zhang is set to return this year, looking to defend her 2023 title.
The 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational has occurred annually since 2000, changing host venues periodically. Noteworthy host courses have included Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club (2013, 2020), Reynolds Lake Oconee (2017-19) and Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club (2014-16).
Notable past AJGA Junior All-Star Invitational champions include:
- Bud Cauley (2004)
- Sierra Brooks (2011)
- Sam Burns (2011)
- Yealimi Noh (2015)
- Erica Shephard (2016)
- Jackson Van Paris (2017)
Past AJGA Champion Highlights
Shauna Liu of Maple, Ontario, Canada is currently on a streak of three AJGA tournament victories and is looking for her fourth this week. The 15-year-old is currently ranked No. 45 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings and is seeking her first Invitational win.
Rory Asselta of Ramsey, New Jersey is looking for his first career Invitational victory and third AJGA win during the 2024 season. Currently ranked No. 40 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings, the 14-year-old recorded four top-five finishes this year.
Both Liu and Asselta earned spots on the 2024 AJGA Junior All-Star Team after their remarkable seasons. Read about the other team members and their 2024 season achievements.
Introducing the 2024 AJGA Junior All-Star Team
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13 of the Top 100 Players in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
No. 40 - Rory Asselta of Ramsey, New Jersey
No. 45 - Shauna Liu of Maple, Ontario, Canada
No. 53 - Annika Raja of Irvine, California
No. 57 - Jodie Han of Lewis Center, Ohio
No. 59 - Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Washington
No. 75 - Kandice Chuang of Los Angeles, California
No. 76 - Grace Carter of Jupiter, Florida
No. 78 - Jaden Soong of Los Angeles, California
No. 82 - Aadi Parmar of Selma, Texas
No. 84 - Luc Kelty of Louisville, Kentucky
No. 90 - Grayson Baucom of Hickory, North Carolina
No. 92 - Zilin (Grace) Xu of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
No. 99 - Sophie Cao of Mclean, Virginia
About 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation
The 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation provides kids with their first, hands-on introduction to the game and assists in providing a set of clubs to those who want to pursue the sport. The foundation will also create opportunities for juniors to receive lessons and will provide resources for competitive play.
For those junior golfers who excel and have the drive to pursue collegiate and professional levels, the foundation will provide the resources needed to identify these opportunities. The foundation will have a positive impact on kids, and individuals who aspire to work in the golf industry and will impact the industry as a whole.
Since its inception, the foundation has provided access to a sport that perhaps, many never thought they would have access to. Many children have been significantly impacted positively from the foundation; particularly those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those who have been impacted by severe grief from the loss of a family member or loved one.
About Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club
Founded in 1986, Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club is a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. signature championship golf course. Just a year after its grand opening, Le Triomphe was named one of the best courses built in the United States since 1962 by USA Today.
Today, Le Triomphe is only one of two clubs in Louisiana to host a sanctioned PGA TOUR event, the prestigious Chitimacha Louisiana Open. For over twenty-five years, the Louisiana Open has been one of the favorite stops for players on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Tournament Schedule
To begin the 24th running of the 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational, the practice round will take place on Thursday, October 10th with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. The 2024 Linear Controls, Inc. Junior-Am is set to follow in the afternoon with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Tournament rounds will take place from October 11-13 with tee times beginning at 8:00 a.m. off holes Nos. 1 and 10.
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