The 2025 New Year Classic kicked off January 11-12 with junior golfers ages 8-18 from across the Valley competing in five age groups at Raven Golf Club, Arizona Biltmore Golf Club and Tres Rios.
Hart and Ross made a birdie to clinch the playoff and wrap up the JGAA season with a win. Litchfield Park’s Ashley Shaw and California’s Blayne Brown claimed a thrilling one-stroke victory after a dramatic comeback.
Don’t miss the airing of the Notah Begay III Junior Golf Championship on Golf Channel featuring JGAA’s very own! Eight total JGAA junior golfers qualified to compete in the world-class tournament showcasing the top junior talent in the country. The all-girls broadcast will take place Dec. 17 from 7-9 p.m. EST, followed by the all-boys broadcast on Dec. 18 from 7-9 p.m. EST.
After finishing runner up last year, Pierson Hyuck took care of business with a birdie on the first playoff hole to secure the win, his first of the 2024 JGAA season. Asia Young ended the event at 7-under par (66-67) to earn her first-ever JGAA win in the Girls Championship division.
Dylan Boenning wins Boys Championship division; Alexis Vakasiuola repeats on the girls’ side.
The AIA division 1 and 2 golf state championships teed off earlier this week at Aguila Golf Course. The JGAA was on full display with four current members sitting pretty at the top of their leaderboards.
Bringhurst secures third JGAA win of the season; Tribolet and Mathur tie in the Girls Championship division due to darkness.