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- Asher Nelson
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- Evan Tyree
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- Jeremy Reynolds
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- Aubrey Hilgers
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- Victoria Richani
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- Amy Lee
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. At the local U.S. Girls Junior Qualifier in Mesa, Amy Lee and Victoria Richani punched their tickets for the 76th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. In addition, Aubrey Hilgers qualified in Alabama for the US Girls Junior Championship.
Boys Qualifier – Tatum Ranch Golf Club
The boys’ qualifier was held Monday, June 9, at Tatum Ranch Golf Club, where Brophy Prep was well represented atop the leaderboard.
- Evan Tyree of Scottsdale fired a tournament-best 5-under-par 66 to earn medalist honors and a spot in the championship field.
- Close behind, Asher Nelson (Scottsdale) and Jeremy Reynolds (Prescott Valley) each carded 4-under-par 67s to also advance.
All three will compete in the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, July 21–26, at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas — the fifth Texas course to host the event and former site of the PGA TOUR’s AT&T Byron Nelson. Jaxon Pearson of Vail and Hogan O’Malley were named alternates.
Girls Qualifier – Alta Mesa Golf Club
At the girls’ qualifier at Alta Mesa Golf Club, two rising stars secured their spots at the 76th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, set for July 14–19 at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia.
- Amy Lee of Canada claimed medalist honors with a 4-under-par performance.
- Victoria Richani of Lebanon followed closely at 3-under-par to secure the second qualifying spot.
Madalyn Gubernick (Cave Creek) and Alexis Vakasiuola (San Tan Valley) will serve as alternates. At the US Girls Qualifier in Alabama, Aubrey Hilgers was the medalist at 70 earning her way into the championship. Additionally, JGAA member Asia Young is exempt into the championship thanks to her recent victory at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship.
About the U.S. Junior Championships:
The U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Girls’ Junior Championships are considered premier events in junior golf, bringing together the nation’s best players ages 18 and under. Arizona has a proud history in these events — including Preston Summerhays’ 2019 win at Inverness Club — and this year’s qualifiers will look to add to that legacy.
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Broadcast coverage is TBD.
