JUPITER, FL – The Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Tour administered its third major championship of the 2026 season, the 42nd Nicklaus Junior Championship, at The Bear's Club on June 15-16, welcoming 96 junior golfers across three divisions. At the conclusion of the 36-hole championship, Reid Korody, Sarah Earle, and Eli Widom were crowned division champions. Boys 13-18 Jupiter native Reid Korody opened the championship with a 3-under-par 69, trailing first-round leader Charles Sundermeier of Lake Worth by one stroke. Korody, however, played steady golf during the final round, carding three birdies on the front nine and ultimately earning the overall title by one stroke with a two-day total of 1-under par (143). Since beginning his junior golf journey on the Prep Tour in 2017, Korody has competed in countless events across the various levels of the South Florida PGA Junior Tour, but never found himself atop the leaderboard until now. As a member of the Class of 2026, the Nicklaus Junior Championship marks one of the final events of his junior career, making the victory especially meaningful. "I am honored to win the event," said Korody. "It wasn't just days of work, it was months and years of work, and it feels good to know that the hard work eventually pays off." Having competed in the championship since he was 11 years old, Korody added that finally capturing the title "means the world." The victory also comes at a pivotal time as Korody prepares to begin his collegiate golf career at Oglethorpe University. "My goal since I was a little kid was to play college golf," he said. "To win right before I go off to college gives me the confidence to play well for the team and hopefully win some events." Korody also noted that he is looking forward to the team aspect of college golf, saying, "Up until this point golf has been a very individual sport, so I am looking forward to playing with teammates and competing as a team." Tucker Cullinan of Boynton Beach came from behind to finish runner-up at even par (144). Girls 13-18 In the Girls 13-18 Division, Sarah Earle of Jupiter claimed the championship with a 36-hole total of 3-under par (141). Her final round was highlighted by six birdies and produced the lowest round of the tournament. The victory marks Earle's first career Medalist Tour title since joining the tour in 2022. “I just played consistently and to win it is really important knowing the event's history” noted Earle, who comes from a family of golfers. Older brother James Earles had great success on the Junior Tour in the late 2010’s into the early 2020’s winning the Labor Day Classic in 2021. Leah Gram of Jupiter earned runner-up honors at even par (72). Boys 11-12 Eli Widom of Parkland captured the Boys 11-12 Division title after opening the championship with a 3-over-par 75. Widom held a one-shot lead over Deven Allen of Fort Pierce heading into the final round and followed with another 3-over-par performance to secure the championship with a 36-hole total of 150. Allen and Jionni Urbina of Orlando finished tied for second at 10-over par. Following a scorecard playoff using holes No. 10-18, Urbina earned runner-up honors by three strokes. The victory marks Widom's first junior major championship and his third Boys 11-12 Medalist Tour title since becoming a member in 2026. After the win, Widom reflected on the opportunity to compete at The Bear's Club for the first time. "I had such a great experience playing The Bear's Club for the first time," said Widom. "From seeing Cameron Young and Daniel Berger practicing Friday afternoon before my practice round to navigating the bunkers and the heat, the course is hard and challenging, but fun to play." Widom added that competing on Jack Nicklaus' renowned design made the week even more memorable. "It is an honor to play Jack Nicklaus' course," he said. "I cannot wait to come back and play again next year." The 42nd Nicklaus Junior Championship is administered by the South Florida PGA in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Golf Association. The 42nd Nicklaus Junior Championship is the third of eight junior majors to be contested during the 2026 season. The South Florida Junior PGA Championship is next on the calendar set for June 22-23 at Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Cameron Young & Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup The championship also served as a qualifier for the Cameron Young & Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup, where the overall champion of the Girls 13-18 Division earned a spot on the 24-player team. Through her victory today Earle has become the fourth player to qualify for the 2026 roster. Click here to view additional information about the event and a complete list of qualified players for the 2026 inaugural Cameron Young & Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup. Event Photos Event Leaderboard ESPN West Palm Story

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Tristan Rhodenizer of Palm Beach Gardens and Yool Her of Pembroke Pines were crowned champions at the Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Medalist Tour event, held June 6–7, 2026, at PGA National Resort’s Fazio Course. Boys 13–18 Division After the first round, Rhodenizer led the Boys 13–18 Division by one stroke at 4-under-par. Tankhun Ritthisorn of Jupiter finished round one right behind Rhodenizer at 3-under. With a steady even-par finish in the second round, Rhodenizer sealed his first victory of the 2026 season by two shots over Hugo Stenstrom of Miami, who shot a tournament-low 5-under. Girls 13–18 Division At the end of round one, Her was leading by three strokes after shooting a 3-under-par. Nishika Koduru of Boca Raton and Lucia Romero of Doral followed closely behind at 1-under. After both Her and Koduru carded 2-over-par scores in the second round, Her secured the championship by three strokes over Koduru. Romero followed closely behind with a 3-over-par round two score, finishing third. This event marks Her’s first tournament win on the Srixon South Florida PGA Medalist Tour for the 2026 season. The Srixon South Florida PGA Medalist Tour welcomed 56 boys and 23 girls across two divisions. The Medalist Tour, the premier membership-based junior golf program of the South Florida PGA Foundation, will next compete in one of eight junior majors, the 42nd Nicklaus Junior Championship. The regular season will then continue July 16–17, 2026, at Lost City Golf Club. Leaderboard

FORT MYERS, FL – The Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Tour administered its second major of 2026, the Patty Berg Junior Championship at Cypress Lake Golf Club, May 23-25, welcoming 77 junior golfers across three divisions. Of these players, Axel Monssoh, Ashley Balcom, and Victor Monssoh were crowned champions at the conclusion of the three rounds. Axel Monssoh of Miami opened the tournament with a first-round score of 2-over par, leaving him in a four-way tie for sixth place. In round two, Monssoh recorded the tournament’s low round with a score of 3-under par, highlighted by seven birdies. With a steady third round, Monssoh earned the championship title. This marks Monssoh’s second victory of 2026 and his second career major win. “It’s really an honor to win this tournament. I was excited to play in this event, so winning it feels really good, and I’m excited to have my name on the trophy and on the champions list.” Jack Leen of Port St. Lucie was the runner-up in the Boys 13-18 Division with a 54-hole total score of 3-over par. In the Girls 13-18 Division, Ashley Balcom of Lighthouse Point claimed the division title with rounds of 75, 76, and 74. With five birdies and 41 pars over 54-holes, Balcom secured victory over Nina Fischer of Key Biscayne by two shots. This event marks Balcom’s first victory on the South Florida PGA Junior Medalist Tour since joining in 2023. Balcom noted that “this win is extra special for me. I have had four runner-up finishes, and each time I lost by one shot. Going into today, I told myself to stay patient and stay confident, and in the end I was able to pull away for my first win.” Claiming victory in the Boys 11-12 Division, Victor Monssoh of Miami opened the tournament with a round of 12-over par. Monssoh trailed Deven Allen of Fort Pierce by four strokes after the first round. Monssoh shot the division’s low round on day two with a score of 5-over par, sitting in second place heading into the final round. Monssoh wrapped up the weekend with a final-round score of 1-over par, winning the tournament by 10 strokes. Kash Latreille of Naples finished runner-up with a total score of 28-over par. This event marks Monssoh’s first victory on the Medalist Tour since becoming a member in 2025. Monssoh reflected on the victory, his consistency throughout the weekend, and what it meant to capture his first Medalist Tour title, noting that “it feels great, and especially to win with my brother, it’s been a great experience.” Reflecting on the significance of the event, Monssoh added that “it means a lot. I know Patty (Berg) won more than 80 tournaments, and with this tournament being my first win, it makes it really special. I’ve loved this event since the first time I played it.” The Patty Berg Junior Championship is the second of eight junior majors to be played throughout the 2026 season, with the Nicklaus Junior Championship next on the schedule, set to be held June 15-16 at The Bear's Club in Jupiter, Florida. South Florida Junior PGA Championship Qualifying Round 1 of this event served as qualifying for the South Florida PGA Junior PGA Championship, one of eight South Florida PGA Junior Major Championships. The following players earned a spot in the field for the tournament set to be held this June 22nd - 23rd at Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton.

Many junior golfers dream about competing at Augusta National. For Nirvika Koduru, that opportunity arrived earlier this spring and she made the most of it. On April 5, 2026, Koduru competed in the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club, earning the Girls 14–15 title against some of the top junior players in the country. Her consistency across all three skills, especially around the greens, separated her throughout the competition. Koduru’s path to Augusta began long before the qualifying season. A regular on the South Florida PGA Junior Tour, she opened her 2025 season with a fifth-place finish at The Links at Boynton Beach on the Srixon Medalist Tour and continued to test herself in competitive events throughout the year. Those tournament rounds helped lay the groundwork for her Drive, Chip and Putt run. As qualifying progressed, so did the level of competition, but Koduru continued to pull away from the field. She won the Local Qualifier at The Old Course at Broken Sound by more than 40 points, followed it with a nearly 20-point victory at the Sub-Regional Qualifier at BallenIsles Country Club, and then claimed the Regional Qualifier at TPC Sawgrass by seven points. “Winning the Local Qualifier gave me confidence heading into the next stages,” Koduru said. “My short game was probably the biggest reason I advanced. I chipped in during every qualifier, which was pretty memorable.” Her preparation for Nationals stayed simple. Most days were spent practicing at Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton, FL alongside her sister, Nishika Koduru, where the two regularly turned short-game sessions into competitions. “We’ve always practiced that way,” Koduru said. “It keeps things competitive, and I think that helped when the pressure picked up at Nationals.” Arriving at Augusta National was still a surreal moment. Koduru described walking onto the property, meeting players like Annika Sorenstam, and sharing the practice areas with professionals as one of the highlights of the week. But once the competition began, she settled into a familiar routine. Koduru entered the putting portion with a four-point lead after strong performances in both driving and chipping. The moment that effectively secured the title came on a 30-foot putt. “Once that putt went in, I felt like I could finally relax a little,” she said. “After that, I just wanted to finish strong.” With the Drive, Chip and Putt title behind her, Koduru is now focused on the rest of the 2026 season. Her goals include contending in South Florida PGA Junior Tour majors and earning a spot in the inaugural Cameron Young and Justin Thomas Junior Challenge Cup. “I feel like my game is improving in a lot of areas,” Koduru said. “I want to keep building from this and see how far I can take it.”  For Koduru, Augusta was not the finish line, just another step forward.

BOYNTON BEACH, FL – Andrew Tsar of Palm Beach Gardens and Mia Heuberger of Palm Beach Gardens were crowned champions at the Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Medalist Tour event. This event was held April 25–26, 2026, at Hunter’s Run Country Club on the East Course. Boys 13–18 Division Andrew Tsar of Palm Beach Gardens carded an opening round of 6-under-par to take a one-shot lead over Chris Capello of Palm Beach and Jose Carlos Lopez-Lay of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, heading into the final round. Hogan Blais of Ottawa, Ontario opened with a 4-under-par 67, sitting five shots back of the lead. Tsar delivered a strong closing performance, recording seven birdies in the second round, including one on his final hole to secure the division title at 9-under par. Blais matched that momentum with seven birdies of his own in the final round to finish as runner-up at 8-under par. The Boys 13–18 division produced impressive scoring across the field, posting a combined average of 73.75. Players recorded a total of 10 eagles and 337 birdies over the two rounds. Girls 13–18 Division Mia Heuberger of Palm Beach Gardens opened with a 3-under-par round, sitting just one shot behind Nina Fischer of Key Biscayne. Heuberger matched that score in the final round, finishing at 6-under par for the tournament to tie Fischer and force a sudden-death playoff. The playoff was decided on the first extra hole, where Heuberger made birdie on the par-5, 481-yard 10th to secure the division title. The victory marks Heuberger’s second career Medalist Tour win, with her first coming March 22–23, 2025, at Park Ridge Golf Course. The Srixon South Florida PGA Medalist Tour welcomed 59 boys and 27 girls across two divisions. The Medalist Tour, the premier membership-based junior golf program of the South Florida PGA Foundation, will continue its season May 2-3, 2026, at Park Ridge Golf Course. Event Leaderboards: Girls 13-18 | Boys 13-18 Event Photos

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – After two windy rounds, Hagen Bensel of Jupiter and Skylar Kotzen of Wellesley, MA were crowned champions at the Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Medalist Tour event. This event was held April 11–12, 2026, at Eagle Trace Golf Club. Boys 13–18 Division After the first round, Francisco Cupp of Saratoga Springs, and Tankhun Ritthisorn of Jupiter were leading the Boys 13-18 Division by three shots with scores of 3-under. In round two, Hagen Bensel of Jupiter, took advantage of the windy day, shooting 3-under in round two, taking him to 2-under for the two days. Bensel’s performance in round two led him to victory by two shots over Jeremy Hsu of Port Saint Lucie. Hsu finished in second place after two steady rounds at even par. Joining the South Florida PGA Junior Tour in 2023, first competing on the Links Tour, this win marks Bensels’ first win on the Medalist Tour. Girls 13–18 Division Skylar Kotzen of Wellesley, MA, in the Girls 13-18 Division, shot 2-over in the first round, leading by four shots over Sarah Earle of Jupiter, Yool Her of Pembroke Pines, Danielle Hernandez of Miami, and Elisa Hernandez of Parkland. A round two score of 4-over was just enough for Kotzen to capture the title, finishing 6-over. Ashley Balcom of Lighthouse Point scored an even-par second round to climb the leaderboard, finishing in second place with a weekend total of 7-over. This is Kotzen’s first victory on the Srixon Medalist Tour since joining the Medalist Tour in 2025.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Haoting Zhou, Petra Compton and Eli Widom earned division titles at the Srixon South Florida PGA Medalist Tour event, held March 28-29, 2026, at Okeeheelee Golf Course. With the poor weather on Sunday, the second round was cancelled and champions were crowned based on round 1 scores. Boys 13–18 Division In the Boys 13–18 Division, Haoting Zhou of Boca Raton earned the title after an opening round of 2-under. Based on the round one score, Zhou won by one shot over Jack Zeder of Coral Gables, who carded a 1-under total in the first round. Zhou’s performance earned him his first champion title on the Medalist Tour since joining the Junior Tour in 2022. Girls 13–18 Division In the Girls 13–18 Division, Petra Compton of Palmetto Bay was crowned champion after an opening round score of even-par. Compton won by two shots over Sophia Christy of Palm Beach Gardens due to a round two cancellation. This win marks Compton’s second win of the 2026 Medalist Tour Season, the first being at the Links at Boynton Beach on February 7-8. Boys 11–12 Division In the Boys 11–12 Division, Eli Widom of Parkland carded a first-round score of 2-over. Due to a round 2 cancellation, Widom remained in the first-place spot, winning by five strokes over Deven Allen of 7-over. This is the second time Widom has won this season, with his first also being at the Links of Boynton Beach on February 7-8. The Srixon South Florida PGA Medalist Tour welcomed 51 boys and 24 girls across three divisions. The field combined for a total of one eagle and 137 birdies with a total scoring average of 80.78. The Medalist Tour, the premier membership-based junior golf program of the South Florida PGA Foundation, will continue its season April 11-12, 2026, at Eagle Trace Golf Club. Event Photos | Event Leaderboard

BOCA RATON, FL – Bento Assis of Porto Alegre, Brazil, and Lilly Parker of North Palm Beach earned division titles at the Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Medalist Tour event, held March 14–15, 2026 at Osprey Point Golf Course on the Falcon/Hawk Courses. 

“When you get an opportunity, take full advantage of it,” Tyler Nagy said. “If you're not taking advantage of every single opportunity that's given to you, then it’s a wasted opportunity.” That philosophy has guided Tyler Nagy since he was named the first recipient of the South Florida PGA Foundation Scholarship in 2018. The scholarship gave him the chance to pursue his education at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and focus fully on making the most of his college experience. A valedictorian at Sebastian River High School in Vero Beach, Florida, Nagy had already demonstrated a strong commitment to academics, athletics, and service. The son of PGA Member Bela Nagy, Director of Golf at Sandridge Golf Club in Vero Beach, Florida, he was a natural fit for the scholarship and arrived at Rollins in the fall of 2018, determined to seize every opportunity. Between 2018 and 2021, Nagy earned multiple undergraduate degrees, including a primary degree in mathematics, a secondary degree in public policy, and a minor in data analytics. He remained at Rollins to complete his Master of Business Administration, graduating in 2023 at the top of his class. He was equally committed on the field. A five-year member of the Rollins men’s soccer team, Nagy played in 63 matches and served as captain in his final season, helping lead the program to an Elite Eight appearance — just the third in school history. Off the field, he served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and worked as both a tutor and writing advisor. For Nagy, success meant going beyond the minimum. “I tried to do everything I could do academically and athletically,” he shared. “I never wanted to look back and wish I had worked harder.” Attending a private institution came with financial considerations, and Nagy acknowledges that without the South Florida PGA Foundation Scholarship, institutional aid, and Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship, Rollins may not have been possible. “It was the difference between carrying debt for years and graduating from my undergrad debt-free,” he said. “It opened up an avenue that I never thought was there.” Today, Nagy is pursuing another graduate degree at the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, completing a master’s program in data science. The degree builds on his professional work in healthcare analytics, where he has advanced from his company’s first data analyst into a leadership role overseeing analytics strategy and decision-making. From scholarship recipient to graduate student and analytics leader, Nagy’s journey reflects the belief that opportunity only matters if you choose to embrace it.  Over the years, the South Florida PGA Foundation has supported nine students in their pursuit of higher education, and the program continues to grow. In 2026, the Foundation increased its scholarship to two $30,000 awards, annually impacting the lives of students in the community.