Boys

Horsfield opens with 61, wins U.S. Publinx qualifier

lorida teen Sam Horsfield easily earned a spot in the U.S. Amateur Public Links on Tuesday, and now might have a larger competition.

Report: 9-year-old shoots 58 in tournament

Move over, Al Geiberger. Well, you'll need to move up as well. Albeit on an improvised 2,680-yard layout, 9-year-old Zach Adams shot 58 to win a recent junior tournament.

Jenkins plays his way into Rex Hospital Open

Carter Jenkins of Raleigh, N.C., won the Rex Hospital Junior Invitational on June 16 and earned a sponsor exemption into the Web.com Tour’s Rex Hospital Open.

Mackey wins Southern Junior in sudden death

When David Mackey, the University of Georgia-bound 15-year-old from Bogart, Ga., drained a 30-footer for birdie Friday on the 18th hole at Country Club of Virginia, he didn’t know it would secure him a spot in a playoff for the Southern Junior title.

Gilchrest rallies with 68, wins FootJoy Invitational

Matt Gilchrest claimed his fifth AJGA title on Friday at the FootJoy Invitational. Gilchrest shot a final-round 2-under 70 for a comeback victory.

Sass, Raines tame Cog Hill at Golfweek Midwest Jr.

Michael Sass knows the fairways of Cog Hill’s Dubsdread Course from watching PGA Tour players tackle it during the BMW Championship in years past. But television only took the 16-year-old so far.

FootJoy Invitational loses PGA Tour exemption

The winner of the FootJoy Invitational will no longer receive a sponsor exemption into the Wyndham Championship, which will conclude the 2013 PGA Tour regular season.

Burns enters FootJoy Invitational on hot streak

Sam Burns has been on a tear recently, competing in a U.S. Open sectional qualifier, winning a high school state championship and finishing well in two top junior events. Now he hopes to continue that momentum at the FootJoy Invitational.

Player diary: Brad Dalke (Part 7)

Brad Dalke joins the Golfweek.com staff as a player blogger for the 2013 junior golf season. Check out his blog about U.S. Open sectional qualifying and the Thunderbird International Junior.

Player diary: Matt Gilchrest (Part 3)

Matt Gilchrest joins the Golfweek.com staff as a player blogger for the 2013 junior golf season. Check out his post from the AJGA HP Boys Championship.

Gavin Hall to join Texas roster in the fall

Gavin Hall will take his second shot at college golf this fall when he enrolls at Texas. The team announced on Twitter Thursday that Hall has committed to joining the roster in the fall.

Garcia, Morales claim AJGA Thunderbird titles

Jorge Garcia won the Thunderbird International Junior on May 27 after posting a final-round 2-under 70 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Garcia, Morales grab Thunderbird leads

Jorge Garcia fired his second consecutive 68 to take a three-shot lead over Sam Burns at the Thunderbird International Junior. Nicole Morales holds a one-shot lead in the girls.

Barco, Wold lead after Round 1 at Thunderbird

Luis Fernando Barco of Peru and Marthe Wold of Norway lead the boys and girls divisions, respectively, at the Thunderbird International Junior at Grayhawk Golf Club.

Champ still looking for breakthrough win

When Cameron Champ is feeling pressure down the stretch, he doesn’t hide from it. Champ hopes to harness it.

AJGA supports USGA, Rule 14-1B

The AJGA sent out a statement in support of the USGA and R&A’s adoption of Rule 14-1B.

Bauchou's short game pays off in tournaments

Multiple juniors have advanced through U.S. Open local qualifying and will play in Sectional qualifying June 3 at various golf courses around the country. But for Zachary Bauchou, he will always remember his first.

Thunderbird to host top players from the world

The AJGA’s Thunderbird International Junior is set to take place May 25-27 at Grayhawk Golf Club’s Raptor course in Scottsdale, Ariz. For the 13th consecutive year, the Thunderbird will boast a good field of homegrown American players along with an international mix.

5 Questions: Henry Liaw, 2001 U.S. Junior champ

We caught up with Henry Liaw, the 2001 U.S. Junior champion, who spends his days teaching the game in his native California.

Player of the week: Carl Yuan

Carl Yuan won the Scott Robertson Memorial Golf Tournament on May 19 by three shots.

Video: Sage Valley, Day 1 recap

Our Lance Ringler and Julie Williams break down the Day 1 action at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley.

Video: Junior Invitational at Sage Valley preview

Our Lance Ringler and Julie Williams break down five key storylines prior to the start of the 2013 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley.

Video: Sage Valley Cribs with Doug Ghim

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the digs that the 54 players will have this week at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley.

Brad Dalke proposes to Natalie Gulbis

Some kids talk a big game, but Brad Dalke backed up his profession of future love to Natalie Gulbis.

37th Junior PGA: Tournament recap

A look back at the 2012 Junior PGA at Sycamore Hills in Ft. Wayne, Ind.

37th Junior PGA: Championship recap

Our Julie Williams breaks down the Junior PGA titles won by Robby Shelton (boys) and Ariya Jutanugarn (girls) at Sycamore Hills in Ft. Wayne, Ind.

37th Junior PGA: Day 3 recap

Golfweek.com's Julie Williams breaks down the third day of competition at Sycamore Hills Country Club in Ft. Wayne, Ind.

37th Junior PGA: Day 2 recap

Golfweek.com's Julie Williams breaks down the leaderboard at the 37th Junior PGA Championship in Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Junior Invitational at Sage Valley: Recap

A highlight package from the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, which saw Zachary Olsen cruise to a three-shot victory for his first major championship of his young career.

Junior Invitational at Sage Valley: Day 3

Golfweek.com senior writer Ryan Lavner gives you a Take 5 from the second round at the Junior Invitational.

Junior Invitational at Sage Valley: Day 1

We visit with a plethora of the world's best junior players to talk about why the Junior Invitational appeals to them.

Under Armour/Hunter Mahan Championship

Lance Ringler interviews Hunter Mahan at the Under Armour/Hunter Mahan Championship

Palmetto Championship: Final Round

After two rounds, the individual title at the Palmetto High School Championship came down to a playoff. Charlotte Country Day took the team title.

Palmetto Championship: Round 1

Players from some of the leading schools share their frustrations about the inclement weather at the Palmetto High School Championship.

Golfweek Junior Series at Longbow: Highlights

Longbow proved to be a challenge for some, but others stepped up their game in order to qualify for the Golfweek Junior Invitational.

18 holes with Austin Cody

Austin Cody is competing in his fourth and final Palmetto High School Championship. Golfweek.com followed the Pinewood Prep senior throughout his opening round.

Golfweek Jr. Series: Day 1 at Pine Needles

Cold rain and wind was the story of the day at the Golfweek Junior Series at Pine Needles. See how players weathered the storm.

Golfweek.com's SAT Challenge

Asher Wildman challenges the college-bound players at the Golfweek Junior Series at Longbow Country Club in Mesa, Ariz., to see if they're ready to take on the SATs.