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

By 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.

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Lena Durette And Wheaton Ennis Win Thunderbird Invitational

By 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.

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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 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.

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Chase Cesarek And Kaitlyn Moreland Win Phoenix Metro Junior Championship

By 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.

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

By 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.

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

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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.

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