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Honoring the Life and Legacy of JGAA Co-Founder Payne Palmer

We send our thoughts and prayers to the Palmer Family. We are forever grateful for his devotion to the game of golf and creating the vision that is the JGAA…

Mahanth Chirravuri Climbs the PGA TOUR U Rankings One Top 10 at a Time

In the 2025-26 PGA TOUR University Rankings (Week 8), Chirravuri sits at No. 5 nationally out of Pepperdine, carrying 1 win and 11 top-10 finishes across 19 events.

Johnnie Clark Comes Full Circle with Thunderbird Intercollegiate Win at Papago

The former JGAA standout and Mesa native captured his first collegiate victory at the Thunderbird Intercollegiate, held at Papago Golf Club—a course that has long served as a proving ground…

Owen Greenough & Abby Kelly Claim Victory at 32nd Tucson Conquistadores Spring Classic

This year's Spring Classic also served as a Local Qualifier for the Notah Begay III Junior National Golf Championship. Top finishers will advance to the Regional Qualifier at Whirlwind Golf…

Alumni Spotlight: Liam Allan Claims College Title in Playoff Thriller

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona family has plenty of reasons to celebrate this week. Former JGAA member Liam Allan, now a freshman on the Colorado School of Mines men's…

JGAA Alumna Chloe Tarkany Earns Medalist Honors at Houston Lake Invitational

The victory marks the fourth individual title of her collegiate career and second of the season, proving her status as one of Belmont’s top golfers.

From Arizona to Augusta: JGAA’s Kimsey Terrell Earns Spot in 2026 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals

Terrell has officially qualified for the 2026 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club, earning her place among the top junior golfers in the country. She…

JGAA Represent – Easton Reischl and Ty Gould Rack Up AJGA Wins

Two current JGAA members made their mark on the national junior golf scene this past week, as Easton Reischl and Ty Gould each captured titles at American Junior Golf Association…

Addison Taylor and Brendan Morua Earn First JGAA Win of the Season at 2026 Desert Mashie Spring Championship

Juniors who advance from this local qualifier will move on to the Regional AZ Qualifier at Whirlwind Golf Club in early September. Low scores and highlight-worthy moments were on full…

JGAA Alumna Lena Durette Earns First Collegiate Victory at Alabama State University Spring Classic

Durette’s strong play throughout the tournament - especially her steady second round - propelled her to the top of the leaderboard and marked a major milestone in her collegiate career.