Golf Editor

Sep 18

2023 Legacy Cup Recap

By Golf Editor News

The 3rd Annual Legacy Cup was played this past weekend at Dobson Ranch Golf Course and the day was full of excitement and energy. The event was filled with 25 four person teams all vying to become the newest championship team of this wonderful JGAA Foundation event. Players were handed a swag bag at check-in that included SMASH headwear, golf balls, and a new Footjoy Hydro golf glove. Everyone was also encouraged to pick up some raffle tickets for both the Golf Car Raffle and the on site tournament raffle.

Sep 12

JGAA Alum Preston Summerhays Wins Sahalee Players Championship & Earns PGA TOUR Spot In Fortinet Championship

By Golf Editor Alumni, News, Tournament Results

JGAA Alum and current ASU men’s golfer Preston Summerhays has played in a few PGA Tour events, including the 2022 WM Phoenix Open on a sponsor exemption. The Sun Devil captain will get another chance at this week’s Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa-North Course in Napa, Cali.
Summerhays shot 5-under 211 (62-67-72) and then beat Max Herendee of Illinois in a playoff to win the 72-player Sahalee Players Championship, hosted by the University of Washington, in Sammamish, WA.

Sep 12

Vincent Cervantes Wins Chandler City Junior Championship

By Golf Editor News, Tournament Results

The Chandler City Junior Championship took place Sept. 9-10 at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass and Foothills Golf Club. In the Boys Championship division, held at Whirlwind Golf Club-Devils Claw, Vincent Cervantes of Chandler stood four shots back of Adam Croix of Peoria after a two-under par 70 in the first round. Cervantes would climb right back into the mix, thanks in part to seven birdies carded in the final round. The Chandler resident shot six-under-par 66 to tie atop the leaderboard with Oscar Uribe of Scottsdale at eight-under par. Uribe and Cervantes ended up going into a playoff to determine the victor of the Boys Championship division. Cervantes won on the first playoff hole with a par to outlast Uribe and earn his first victory of the season in his own backyard.

Sep 05

JGAA’s 100 Hole Marathon Returns to the Short Course at Mountain Shadows Resort

By Golf Editor News, Upcoming Events

Leadership programming, community support and lasting friendships is what the JGAA is all about and the 100 Hole Marathon keeps their mission in full swing. The Short Course at Mountain Shadows Resort will host the 22nd Annual fundraiser on September 11th and JGAA supporters will gather, play, and raise funds for a great cause.

Aug 29

Arizona Juniors/Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent to Play College Golf

By Golf Editor News

Last fall junior golfers from around the country began signing National Letters of Intent to play college golf, including 48 from Arizona.

Aug 21

2008 JGAA Alum Chan Kim Wins Second Korn Ferry Tour Event in Consecutive Weeks

By Golf Editor Alumni, News

2008 JGAA alum and eight-time winner on the Japan Tour Chan Kim claims his second Korn Ferry Tour victory on Sunday, August 27th at Hillcrest Country Club for the 2023 Albertsons Boise Open. With Kim’s second-straight win, he officially becomes PGA TOUR bound and climbs up to number two in the Korn Ferry Tour Top 30.

Aug 15

Tyler Anderson Holds On To Win DLB Custom Homes Scottsdale City Junior Championship

By Golf Editor News, Tournament Results

Tyler Anderson of Phoenix shot 5-under-par 66 to sit on top of the round-one leaderboard at the DLB Custom Homes Scottsdale City Junior Championship, held August 12-13 at TPC Scottsdale (Champions and Stadium), Orange Tree Golf Club and Continental Golf Club. Anderson collected seven birdies in the first round at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions Course. Highlighted by a back-nine 33 to separate himself from the pack after day one.

Aug 14

Manhanth Chirravuri Wins 99th Arizona Amateur Championship

By Golf Editor Alumni, News, Tournament Results

JGAA alum and Pepperdine sophomore transfer Manhanth Chirravuri claims the 99th Arizona Amateur Championship at Desert Highlands in Scottsdale after draining a 25-foot eagle putt on 18 to clinch the victory. The championship match was a thrilling contest against ASU’s Kiko Coelho and came down to the very end.

Aug 14

Arizona Finishes 3rd Place at 55th Hogan Cup

By Golf Editor News, Team, Tournament Results

Team Arizona – featuring Dylan Boenning, Dallin Delgado, Nicolas Lyman and Hogan O’Malley– came in third place at the 2023 Hogan Cup held at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland, Oregon, August 11-13. San Diego and Southern California both tied for first place at 15-over par as a team.

Aug 08

Team Arizona Finishes 5th Place at Boy’s Junior Americas Cup

By Golf Editor News, Team, Tournament Results

The 51st Annual Junior Americas Cup was hosted by the Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association, at Red Hawk Golf & Resort, in Sparks Nevada. Team Arizona stacked up well on the big stage, placing fifth out of 18 teams representing their state, province, or country. The team included Henry Dall of Scottsdale, Brasen Briones of Tucson, Vincent Cervantes of Chandler, and Carlos Astiazaran of Tucson.