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Adam Miller of Phoenix edged out defending champion, Alex Lynch, of Scottsdale to win the Boys Championship division at the Bruce Brown Yuma City Junior Championship, held May 14-15 at Desert Hills Golf Course.

  The Arizona Women’s Golf Association (AWGA) announced today the selection of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) to receive the organization’s Legacy Investment Fund. “In January 2022, the…

JGAA alum Riley Lewis continues to impress, winning individual honors at the 2022 West Coast Conference Men’s Golf Championship held late-April at the Reflection Bay Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada.

On April 30 & May 1st, the 21st Annual Quintero Cactus Cup was held at Quintero Golf Club. The Founder’s team defended their title from last year, beating the Charter Team in a two-hole playoff.

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.

The 2nd Annual Legacy Cup will raise awareness and funds for junior programming throughout Arizona. The Foundation of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona provides more than $100,000 annually in financial aid

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.