With both champions earning their third victories of the season, the Player of the Year race continues to heat up as summer rolls on. Kaj Johnston of Scottsdale delivered a jaw-dropping final round, carding a course-record 62 (-10) to steal the win.
Joseph Nelson (Gilbert, AZ) delivered a commanding wire-to-wire victory in the Boys Division, firing bogey-free rounds of 64-65. Alexis Vakasiuola (San Tan Valley, AZ) put on a statement performance, opening with a noteworthy 4-under 66—the lowest round in the entire field.
Three Arizona boys — Evan Tyree, Jeremy Reynolds and Asher Nelson qualified for the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on Monday at Tatum Ranch Golf Club. In addition, Aubrey Hilgers qualified in Alabama for the US Girls Junior Championship.
Rising to the occasion. JGAA alumnus, Carlos Astiazarán, clinched the title at the 97th Mexican National Amateur Championship held June 5–8 at Guadalajara Country Club.
The path to San Diego is officially set. The JGAA hosted its final qualifying tournament for the elite 2025 Uswing Mojing Junior World Championships, with 21 talented junior golfers earning their spot through standout performances at the Antigua Milt Coggins Junior World Qualifier #2, held June 3–4 across Papago and Encanto Golf Courses.
Avondale’s own Ajay Morris joins the AJGA winner’s circle at the 2025 Memorial Junior, capturing his first career AJGA title in dramatic fashion.
Keino surged ahead with a scorching 4-under 32 on the back nine, securing the title at 4-under par (68-68). In the Girls Championship division at Dell Urich, Jordin Cowing of Gilbert delivered a dominant performance from start to finish.
We are thrilled to shine a light on the 2025 College Academic Scholarships, awarding a total of $90,000 to 14 exceptional student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to the game of golf.
The JGAA celebrated the Class of 2025 in fitting fashion at the annual Thunderbird High School Senior Classic, held May 18 at Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale.
Mateo Berastegui of Phoenix put on a clinic in the Boys Championship division, delivering the two lowest rounds in the entire field. Guerrero posted a 17-over-par total, finishing six strokes ahead of Elizabeth Feliz of Yuma.
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