If the late Roy P. Drachman – Tucson Conquistadores founding father – could see the fruits of his labor, no doubt, he would be overjoyed. As a humble recipient of their generosity for decades, we’re especially grateful twice a year when the JGAA passes through the Old Pueblo.
The first local qualifying tournament to enter the coveted IMG Academy Junior World Championship was recently contested April 23-24, yielding 19 qualifiers for the championship to be held July 11-15 in San Diego.
JGAA alum and current general manager of Grand Canyon University Golf Course, “Jesse” Mueller cruised to a five-stroke victory in the 54th PGA Professional Championship at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas.
Rio Newcombe – Gilbert resident competing as a freshman for the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions – fired 10-under 69, 69, 68 near home at Chandler’s Whirlwind Golf Club, earning individual honors at the 2022 RMAC Men’s Golf Championship held April 17-19.
Mesa resident Johnnie Clark took first place in the PING Heather Farr Classic, held April 14-17 at Longbow Golf Club. In its 24th year – 19th at Longbow – Clark tied the -14 scoring record set last year by 2021 champion, Anawin Pikulthong, of Gilbert.
Officially speaking, Drive, Chip and Putt is “a joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America…free junior golf development…,” yada yada. But what does all that really mean?
Papago Golf Course hosted a country-wide field at the AJGA Thunderbird Junior All-Star, April 7-10, with local Cave Creek resident Tyler Spielman taking top honors.
Both prevail in playoffs. The 28th Tucson Conquistadores Spring Classic teed off April 9-10 under gusty conditions at Silverbell and El Rio Golf Courses, where local resident Brasen Briones made…
McDowell Mountain Golf Club hosted Arizona’s top 49 boys and 31 girls April 2-3 at the fourth PING Junior Masters Series tournament of the 2022 JGAA season – Bryce Molder Invitational – sponsored by No Mow Grass and Greens.