Founded in 1983, the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) is a non-profit organization that introduces Arizona’s youth to the game of golf and helps junior golfers develop golf and life skills through competitive programs and tournaments. In addition to developing programs at schools and assisting Arizona golf courses with their junior programs, the JGAA conducts more than 100 programs and activities, including etiquette clinics, tournaments, and college prep seminars throughout Arizona each year. The JGAA awards two scholarship funds annually to high school senior members of the JGAA for their college education – the Tres Arnold and the John Wolfinger Memorial College Scholarships. The JGAA’s strong belief in teamwork and cooperation continues to guide the organization and is instilled in all of its members.
George Rubelsky of Phoenix fired 3-under-par 141 to win the Boys Championship division at the Maricopa Junior Championship, held July 30-31 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. After a first-round, 3-over-par 75, Rubelsky started the final round six strokes off the pace set by defending champion, Alan Quezada, of Phoenix.
We all know Michael as the host and sponsor of The Thompson Invitational for nearly 10 years. Now the world knows him as a two-time champion on the PGA TOUR. “It’s been a long time.” That was the first thing he said during a greenside interview with CBS’s Amanda Balionis moments after recording his first PGA TOUR win since the 2013 Honda Classic.
Grace Summerhays made history as the youngest Utah State Women’s Amateur champion after coming out on top at the 114th tournament held July 13-16 at Soldier Hollow Golf Course.
“This means a lot; I hadn’t won yet, and my dad told me this was going to be my last year to be the youngest,” Summerhays said. “I was super excited and just glad that my game was there this week.”
Brady Haake finishes strong down the stretch for the Boys Championship win. Alyzzah Vakasiuola of San Tan Valley posted steady scores of 71-73 to defend her title at the Phoenix…
Mahanth Chirravuri posted an astounding 14-under-par 130 made up of a pair of 65s to overwhelm the field in the Boys Championship division at the IHOP Classic, held July 21-22 at Kierland Golf Club (Ironwood-Acacia rotation). Chirravuri got the lead early and never looked back.
The Thunderbirds and the JGAA hosted a special one-round tournament at Talking Stick Golf Club July 19 to honor Arizona’s 2019-2020 high school golf senior class. Basis Prescott’s Riley…
Carly Strole won the PING Invitational contested July 16-17 at Grand Canyon University Golf Course, which will soon become her home course in the fall as a member of the Lopes Women’s Golf team.
Bound for Rapid City to study chemical engineering at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rianna Garland settled on “a school that is more focused on education, and I get to play golf alongside that,” she said.
Under sustained 20-30 mph winds, the Prescott City Junior Championship teed off July 7-8 at Antelope Hills Golf Course. In the Boys Championship division, Prescott’s Riley Lewis retained the trophy for the Lewis family after younger brother, Trevor, took home the hardware last year.
With playoffs suspended as one of many health and safety precautions, the 2020 Willie Low Invitational presented by MJ Insurance at Phoenix Country Club ended in a tie.
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