Golf Editor, Author at Junior Golf Association of Arizona

Mar 13

On The Fly: JGAA Alum Jack Snyder Receives U.S. Air Force Pilot Wings

By Golf Editor Alumni, News

JGAA Alum Jack Snyder receives his U.S. Air Force Pilot Wings. Currently,  2nd Lt. Jack Snyder is stationed at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. Jack also recently completed his first phase of Undergraduate Pilot Training where he earned his pilot wings this past February flying a Texan single engine turboprop Aircraft at Vance Air Force Base, Jack is entering his second phase of pilot training while flying a T-1 Jayhawk twin-engine jet for advanced pilot training, which he hopes to complete this June.

Mar 11

Lena Durette And Wheaton Ennis Win Thunderbird Invitational

By Golf Editor News, Tournament Results

The Thunderbird Invitational came to a close yesterday, after two days of intense competition at Papago Golf Club. The future Texas A&M Aggie, Wheaton Ennis, is putting together a solid start to the 2024 season, with a runner up at the Warren Schutte Invitational and now his first title of the year. Lena Durette’s victory marks her first in the JGAA Girls Championship division and first overall win since 2019.

Mar 04

JGAA Alum & Former Sun Devil Mason Andersen Wins The Korn Ferry’s 117th Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro, Earns Exemption For The Open Championship

By Golf Editor Alumni, News

Mason Andersen joins the winner’s circle for the first time on the Korn Ferry Tour. Mason Andersen defeated two-time winner Kris Ventura on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff at the 117th Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro. The former ASU Sun Devil put on a clinic in the final round after firing off a seven-under-par 63. Through the Visa Argentina Open’s partnership with The R&A, Andersen’s victory also earned him an exemption for the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon.

Feb 26

Chase Cesarek And Kaitlyn Moreland Win Phoenix Metro Junior Championship

By Golf Editor News, Tournament Results

Last weekend, on February 24-25, the Phoenix Metro Junior Championship, proudly supported by Van’s Golf Shops, took center stage, welcoming a formidable lineup of Arizona’s finest young golfers. From talented boys to skilled girls, aged 8-18, the competition unfolded across five distinct age divisions, promising an exhilarating display of skill and determination.

Feb 24

College Golf Guide Recruiting Webinar

By Golf Editor News

College Golf Advisors and owner Rich Brazeau of the College Golf Guide is one of 5 AJGA College Golf Advisors and they have a new partnership with the JGAA. Upcoming is the first educational opportunity for the members of the JGAA.

Feb 22

JGAA Alum And ASU Sun Devil Standout Ashley Menne Receives Third Consecutive Invitation To Play In Augusta National Women’s Amateur

By Golf Editor Alumni, News

Ashley Menne, an alumna of JGAA and standout of the Sun Devil Women’s Golf team, has been invited back to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. This marks her third straight appearance in the prestigious event as a senior at Arizona State University. In her debut in 2022, she made it to the final round, securing a 29th place finish.

Feb 20

Landon Ashcraft And Alexis Lamadrid Win Fisher-Bryan Invitational At Longbow Golf Club

By Golf Editor News, Tournament Results

Arizona’s best junior golfers – 30 girls and 54 boys – gathered at Longbow Golf Club February 17-18 to compete in the 2024 Fisher-Bryan Invitational, the second prestigious PING Junior Masters Series event of the JGAA season.

Jan 29

Dylan Boenning, Owen Bolles Co-Champs In Boy’s Championship Division; Lauren Nau Claims First Place At New Year’s Classic

By Golf Editor News

The 2024 New Year Classic kicked off January 27-28 with junior golfers ages 8-18 from across the Valley competing in five age groups at Raven Golf Club, Arizona Biltmore Golf Club and Ken McDonald. With nearly 70 junior golfers competing in the Boys Championship division at Raven Golf Club, it was one of the biggest turnouts in tournament history.

Jan 24

JGAA Alum Chan Kim in the Field at Farmers Insurance Open

By Golf Editor Alumni, News

Coming off his best finish since The Open Championship in 2017, JGAA alum Chan Kim is making his third PGA TOUR start this season at the Farmers Insurance Open. The former Sun Devil had an exceptional outing in the desert at The American Express where he placed T-14.

Jan 22

Ashley Shaw & Adam Croix Win Warren Schutte Invitational Presented By Hilgers Orthodontics

By Golf Editor News, Tournament Results

The 2024 JGAA season is officially underway. The first tournament to kick things off was a PING Junior Masters Series tournament founded and hosted by Valley golf instructor Warren Schutte. The annual Warren Schutte Invitational, held January 20-21 at Wigwam Golf Resort, invited the top players in the state to all compete. The former Curry Cup champion Ashley Shaw of Litchfield Park won in the Girl’s Championship division.