American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)

The Innovators Summit 2026 – Day 2 Recap!

After kicking things off Monday night at Wolverine Pickleball with great conversations, friendly competition, and plenty of networking, attendees gathered at The Vanguard Ann Arbor for the first full day of Summit programming. The momentum from opening night carried right into a day packed with innovation, collaboration, and fresh ideas for the future of visitor engagement.

After receiving waiver, 17-year-old Gianna Clemente turns pro for LPGA Final Qualifying

While she qualified for the U.S. Women’s Amateur at 11 years old, Clemente burst onto the national scene in 2022, when at age 14, she became the youngest player ever to Monday-qualify for three straight LPGA events. She teamed with Aver Zweig to win the 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball, while also capturing The Sally and Girl’s JuniorPGA that year. She finished fifth at the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur, which she competed in three times, and later that year was named the AJGA’s Rolex Junior Player of the Year.

AJGA Player: Russell on Florida State commitment and more

2025 AJGA Player of the Year Miles Russell joins Golf Central to discuss the accolades he’s earned so early in his career, his commitment to Florida State and more.

Tiger Woods’ son among 12 named first-team All-America by AJGA

BRASELTON, Ga. — Charlie Woods now shares one honor with Tiger Woods, as the son of the 15-time major champion was named as a first-team All-American by the American Junior Golf Association on Wednesday.

About the AJGA

Relive some of the incredible memories of the 2024 AJGA season!

HV3 Foundation Junior Championship presented by Visit Mooresville moves to Mooresville Golf Club

The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is excited to announce that the 6th HV3 Foundation Junior Championship will feature Visit Mooresville as the presenting sponsor and will take place at the Mooresville Golf Club in Mooresville, North Carolina, from August 18-21, 2025.

Liberty National ACE Grant applications for 2025 are now open!

Applications to be a recipient of the Liberty National ACE Grant in 2025 are officially open! An integral part of the American Junior Golf Association Foundation, the mission of the Liberty National ACE Grant is to provide financial assistance to young men and women who aspire to earn a college golf scholarship through competitive junior golf

Asterisk Talley wins Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex

Asterisk Talley of Chowchilla, California, triumphed at the 17th Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex with a remarkable 9-under-par 204. This victory marks her fifth AJGA win and solidifies her status as the No. 1 ranked player in the Rolex AJGA Rankings.

The #ANNIKAInvUSA receives 2024 Social Media award

The American Junior Golf Association has announced the Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex as the 2024 recipient of the Social Media Award. The all-girls Invitational celebrated its 16th anniversary in 2024.

The Playeasy Warmup Podcast: Swinging for Success: Inside the AJGA’s Impact on Junior Golf

In this episode, Kerri, Patrick, and Hanna dive into the impactful work of the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and its mission to support young golfers in their journey toward earning college scholarships.

Jody Han secures third AJGA win

Jodie Han of Lewis Center, Ohio wins the Girls Division at the 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational at Le Triomphe CC with a tournament total of 13-under-par 203.

2024 USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award: Finalists

12 junior golfers recognized as finalists for prestigious award The American Junior Golf Association and the United States Golf Association (USGA) are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award. The USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award was created to recognize one male and one female junior golfer who demonstrate leadership, character and community service through their involvement with the Leadership Links program – a joint initiative founded by the USGA and AJGA in 2005 to further develop junior golfers through volunteerism.

1st Clubs for Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational: Han secures third AJGA win of the season at the #JASInv

BROUSSARD, LA – Jodie Han of (Canada) Lewis Center, Ohio wins the Girls Division at the 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational with a tournament total of 13-under-par 203. This marks her third victory of the 2024 AJGA season.

Talley and Byrd win The PING Invitational by two

Jackson Byrd of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, and Asterisk Talley of Chowchilla, California, are the champions of The 18th PING Invitational. Byrd and Talley both finished the event with a 7-under-par 209. Both champions won the event by two strokes.

In the News: AJGA Set to Host Auction Fundraiser to Support Aspiring Junior Golfers Nationwide

Golf Digest shares the American Junior Golf Association is set to host an end-of-the-year auction fundraiser to support junior golfers without the financial resources to compete in national golf events. The proceeds will go toward the AJGA’s Liberty National Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program, with the auction opening at 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21 and closing at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.

Coleman becomes first time Invitational champion at the #JrPLAYERS

Hamilton Coleman of Augusta, Georgia, wins the 18th edition of The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex.

Junior Presidents Cup teams finalized for 2024 competition

The Presidents Cup and American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced today the final teams for the 2024 Junior Presidents Cup, with the event’s fourth edition set to tee off on Sept. 22 at Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac – Blue Course in Montreal

US Team shatters PJSC record en route to win

The US Team wins the 13th PING Junior Solheim Cup at Army Navy Country Club – Arlington.

Auburn-Opelika Awarded “Junior All-Star of the Year” by American Junior Golf Association

The Moon Golf Junior All-Star presented by Auburn-Opelika Tourism has been awarded the 2023 Junior All-Star of the Year.

Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie honored with 2023 Volunteer Award

The Vaughn Taylor Championship presented by James Hardie has been honored with the 2023 Volunteer Award. This tournament marks the fourth Volunteer Award and ninth overall award in the event’s 17-year history.