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Alumni Spotlight: Liam Allan Claims College Title in Playoff Thriller

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona family has plenty of reasons to celebrate this week. Former JGAA member Liam Allan, now a freshman on the Colorado School of Mines men's…

JGAA Alumna Chloe Tarkany Earns Medalist Honors at Houston Lake Invitational

The victory marks the fourth individual title of her collegiate career and second of the season, proving her status as one of Belmont’s top golfers.

From Arizona to Augusta: JGAA’s Kimsey Terrell Earns Spot in 2026 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals

Terrell has officially qualified for the 2026 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club, earning her place among the top junior golfers in the country. She…

JGAA Represent – Easton Reischl and Ty Gould Rack Up AJGA Wins

Two current JGAA members made their mark on the national junior golf scene this past week, as Easton Reischl and Ty Gould each captured titles at American Junior Golf Association…

Addison Taylor and Brendan Morua Earn First JGAA Win of the Season at 2026 Desert Mashie Spring Championship

Juniors who advance from this local qualifier will move on to the Regional AZ Qualifier at Whirlwind Golf Club in early September. Low scores and highlight-worthy moments were on full…

JGAA Alumna Lena Durette Earns First Collegiate Victory at Alabama State University Spring Classic

Durette’s strong play throughout the tournament - especially her steady second round - propelled her to the top of the leaderboard and marked a major milestone in her collegiate career.

Kaden Leivian and Beau Ellington Win 32nd Thunderbird Invitational at Papago

The third PING Junior Masters event of the season, the 32nd annual Thunderbird Invitational, took place this past weekend at Papago Golf Club. While most Arizonans recognize The Thunderbirds for…

JGAA Alumna Alexis Vakasiuola Named Mountain West Golfer & Freshman of the Week

For the second consecutive week, Grand Canyon University freshman and ’25 alum, Alexis Vakasiuola, was named Mountain West Golfer & Freshman of the Week. Vakasiuola led the Lopes to first…

Ryan Rasmussen and Kaitlyn Moreland Win Phoenix Metro Junior Championship

Congratulations to all the players who qualified and advanced to Whirlwind GC at the Arizona Regional Final. A nationally ranked junior event, the Notah Begay III Junior Championship provides an…

Aubrey Hilgers Goes Global: JGAA Breakout Captures Third AJGA Title in Bermuda

JGAA member Aubrey Hilgers of Surprise, Arizona played lights out overseas with a statement performance on an international stage, capturing the Girls Division title at the AJGA Bermuda Junior with…