Boca Raton, FL - Team Abacoa captured both the 17U and 13U titles at the 2026 PGA Jr. League Championship at Osprey Point Golf Course. The championship featured a 9-hole, two-person scramble stroke-play format on Osprey Point’s Falcon Course. Heading into the final pairing of the 17U division, Abacoa and Don Law Golf Academy were tied atop the leaderboard. With the teams tied, the championship was decided using the event’s stroke-play tiebreaker, which compares the aggregate team total using all four pair scores. The Abacoa All Stars, coached by Dave Pesacov, PGA, ultimately secured the 17U title with an overall team score of 3-under-par. Zach Balfour and Logan Branding posted the low round for Abacoa, finishing at 4-under-par.  Joining the 17U team at the Regional Qualifier will be the Abacoa All Stars 13U team, also coached by Pesacov, PGA. Luciano Pueblo and Rocco Kolkowski posted the low round for the 13U team, finishing at 3-under-par and helping Abacoa to an overall team score of 6-under-par. Both Abacoa teams will advance to the PGA Jr. League Regional Qualifier, October 2–4, at Sunkist Country Club in Biloxi, Mississippi, where they will compete for a chance to advance to the PGA Jr. League Championships. Saturday's Section PGA Jr. League Championship was the first of three phases en route to the national PGA Jr. League Championship. The 17u National Championship will be held at Twin Warriors Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, Oct. 22-25, and the 13u National Championship will be held at PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch West, Nov. 11-15. Captaining the participating teams were Brittany Ferrante, PGA/LPGA (Tequesta), David Flinn, PGA (BallenIsles), Diego Fernandez (Don Law), David Pesacov, PGA (Abacoa), Zackary Shriver (North Palm CC), Christopher Cupp, PGA (Broward), and Jeff Jones, PGA (Valencia). Thank you to Osprey Point for hosting another incredible Jr. League Section Championship event!

Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Jack Leen of Port Saint Lucie and Olivia Hartman of Palm Beach Gardens captured titles at the 2026 South Florida PGA Junior Cup played July 27-29 at BallenIsles Country Club on the East Course. Boys 13–18 Division After the first round, Henry Leibwein of Fort Myers led the Boys 13–18 Division, firing an impressive 4-under par, sitting one stroke ahead of Patrick Pinkney of Lauderhill, and three in front of Jack Leen of Port Saint Lucie. In round 2, Leen responded with a 4-under performance, surging to the top of the leaderboard among the 26 players who made the cut. Going into round three, Leen was leading by one shot over Leibwein, but a steady 1-over round led to Leen’s first-ever victory on the South Florida PGA Junior Tours. Through this victory, Leen also qualified for the Cameron Young and Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup on December 12-14, 2026. “I’ve been putting myself in good positions all summer,” Leen said. “The first day I’ll shoot a good round, and the second day I’ll blow up, so it’s nice to get the job done.” Reid Korody of Jupiter and Brooks Hansen of Jupiter both finished the championship at 3-under-par. Korody's impressive 3-under performance over his final six holes earned him the tiebreaker for runner-up honors, while Hansen finished in third place. Leibwein claimed fourth at 2-under-par, followed by Matthew Stigliano of Palm Beach Gardens in fifth place at 1-over-par. Girls 13–18 Division In the Girls 13–18 Division, Mia Heuberger of Palm Beach Gardens held the first-round lead at even-par, one stroke ahead of Nicole Wu of Davie. After opening with a 2-over-par round, Rain Jiang of Sarasota surged into the lead with an even-par second round, taking a three-shot advantage into the final day among the nine players who made the cut. Despite Jiang's lead entering the final round, Olivia Hartman of Palm Beach Gardens carded a tournament-low 1-under-par round to rally for the championship, earning her first South Florida PGA Medalist Tour victory since joining the tour in 2024. “This win means a lot, especially knowing that I stuck to my game and all that the practice paid off,” Hartman said about her victory. Finishing the event in second was Rain Jiang of Sarasota at 7-over. Stella Ronja Lind of Doral finished in third position at 8-over, while Nicole Wu of Davie and Petra Compton of Palmetto Bay finished tied for fourth place at 11-over to round out the top five.

Atlantis, FL – Mia Heuberger and Hudson Fee were crowned champions at the Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Medalist Tour event, held July 16-17, 2026, at Lost City Golf Club in Atlantis, Florida. Boys 13–18 Division After the first round, Hudson Fee of Fort Lauderdale and Jack Leen of Port Saint Lucie led the Boys 13–18 Division by one stroke at 4-under. Braden Chamberlain of Pompano Beach and Dylan Schilling of Port Saint Lucie finished round one right behind the leaders at 3-under. With a 1-over second round, Fee earned the championship title, finishing at 3-under. Fee’s performance helped him achieve his first victory on the 2026 Srixon South Florida PGA Medalist Tour. Finishing round two tied for second, Chamberlain and Leen were put into a scorecard playoff, where Chamberlain’s even-par back nine made him the sole runner-up. Leen finished in third position, Schilling finished in fourth place, and Ryan Lavoie of Port Saint Lucie and William Richards of Miami finished tied for fifth. Congratulations to Jake Williams of Coral Gables, scoring a hole-in-one during round one on the eighth hole, playing 160 yards. Williams finished the event tied for seventh with a tournament total of 3-over. Girls 13–18 Division In the Girls 13-18 Division, Mia Heuberger of Palm Beach Gardens fired away in round one, tied in the first position with Jamie Baker of Lake Worth. The two led the field by four strokes after shooting a 4-under-par over Elisa Hernandez of Parkland. With a steady 2-over round two, Heuberger claimed the victory by four shots with a final score of 2-under. This event marks her second tournament win on the Srixon South Florida PGA Medalist Tour for the 2026 season. Petra Compton of Palmetto Bay bounced back in round two with a 1-under performance to finish at 2-over, forcing a scorecard playoff with Hernandez. Ultimately, Hernandez secured the runner-up spot by shooting 1-under on the back nine, leaving Compton in third place. Baker finished in fourth place, and Nishika Koduru of Boca Raton placed fifth.

NAPLES, FL - The 2026 Brendan Cunningham Junior Open concluded today with standout performances and a heartfelt tribute to a cherished figure in South Florida golf. Held at The Rookery at Marco in Naples, Florida, the event welcomed 70 players. Kaden Latreille of Naples captured the Boys 13–18 Division title with an impressive performance over 56 holes. Latreille opened the championship with a 4-under-par 68, highlighted by five birdies. He caught fire in the final round, carding the tournament's low round of 6-under-par 66 to finish at 12-under for the championship and claim the overall title by five strokes. The victory marks Latreille's first on South Florida PGA Junior Tour since joining the Medalist Tour in 2023. Henry Liebwein of Fort Myers finished runner-up in the Boys 13–18 Division at 7-under par for the championship. He climbed three spots on the leaderboard in the final round after firing a 5-under-par 67, then secured second place in a scorecard playoff decided by the scores on holes 10–18.. In the Girls 13–18 Division, Reese McMillan of Jupiter delivered a dominant performance from start to finish. McMillan took the first-round lead after opening with a 3-under-par 69 and never looked back. Her championship was highlighted by a bogey-free final round of 3-under par to secure the title. The victory marks McMillan's second South Florida PGA Junior Major title, with her first coming at the 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship in 2025 at The Bear's Club. Rain Jiang of Sarasota earned runner-up honors after finishing the championship at 4-over par. Formerly known as the South Florida Junior Open, the event was renamed in 2020 to honor Brendan Cunningham, a longtime supporter, dedicated volunteer, and true ambassador for junior golf in South Florida, who passed away in September of that year. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the game, Cunningham received the 2016 South Florida PGA Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the South Florida PGA Hall of Fame in 2018. Known for his charismatic personality, colorful socks, and welcoming smile, Brendan left a lasting impact on players, families, and staff. In his memory, participants and spectators wore green and their favorite socks throughout the week, a tradition that continues to celebrate his legacy and love for the game. Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup With his victory, Latreille secured a spot in the inaugural Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup, to be contested December 12–14, 2026, at Emerald Dunes Club. The event will feature a 24-player Ryder Cup-style competition with Cameron Young and Justin Thomas serving as team captains. The South Florida PGA extends its sincere thanks to The Rookery at Marco and its staff for their outstanding hospitality and continued support of the South Florida PGA Junior Tour. The Brendan Cunningham Junior Open marked the fifth of nine Junior Majors on the 2026 South Florida PGA Junior Tour schedule. Up next is the SFPGA Junior Cup, scheduled for July 27–29 at BallenIsles Country Club (East Course). Event Leaderboard Event Photos

For South Florida PGA Junior Tour alumnus Harley Abrams, competitive golf did far more than provide memorable tournament experiences, it laid the foundation for a career in the industry. Today, Abrams works with some of the golf industry's most recognized brands, helping companies grow through sales, operations, e-commerce, and business development. Nearly every opportunity he's had can be traced back to the lessons, relationships, and experiences he gained through junior and collegiate golf. "A lot of it started from my junior golf career, which led me to being able to play college golf," Abrams said. "A lot of my connections came from my time playing golf in school."

BOCA RATON, FL – Kenny Klein and Nirvika Koduru captured titles at the 2026 Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Tour's fourth major championship of the 2026 season, the South Florida Junior PGA Championship, contested June 22-23 at Stonebridge Country Club. The 36-hole championship featured 75 junior golfers competing across two divisions, with Klein and Koduru emerging as champions. Boys 13-18 Division Kenny Klein of Palm Beach Gardens opened the championship with a 2-under-par 70, trailing first-round leader Tristan Rhodenizer of Palm Beach Gardens by two strokes. Klein delivered a strong performance in the final round, carding four birdies and fourteen pars to finish at 6-under par and claim his first South Florida PGA Junior Major title. “It was great to come away with a win, and it felt like I played some really good golf out there today,” said Klein. Klein also earned a spot in the 2026 National Junior PGA Championship with his victory. “I’m really excited. This was something I was looking forward to trying to qualify for this year. I’ve never been to Texas, so I’m excited to go there and see the course,” he said. The victory additionally secured Klein a place in the inaugural Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup. “When it was first announced, it sounded amazing, and hearing more about it as it gets closer is really exciting. It’s going to be great to see Cam Young and Justin Thomas out there, and from what I hear, it will be an incredible experience,” Klein added. Rhodenizer finished as the runner-up at 3-under par to earn the second qualifying position into the Junior PGA Championship. Girls 13-18 Division In the Girls 13-18 Division, Nirvika Koduru of Boca Raton opened the tournament with an even-par round, sitting one stroke behind first-round leader Jolie Pastorick of Sarasota. Koduru remained steady throughout the final round, posting a 1-over-par 73 to finish the championship at 1-over par and capture her first South Florida PGA Junior Major title. The victory adds to an impressive resume that includes fifteen top-10 finishes since joining the South Florida PGA Junior Tour in 2023. “I was really looking forward to playing here and qualifying. It was one of my goals this year, and I’m super excited that I made it!” said Koduru. Koduru's win also secured her place in the 2026 Junior PGA Championship. “I’m excited to go to Texas for that event. It was definitely a big goal for me, and I’m thrilled to have achieved it,” she said. In addition, Koduru qualified for the inaugural Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup. “I knew right away when I heard about this tournament at the start of the year that I wanted to qualify. After I learned that winning would secure my spot in Texas, I was even more motivated because playing with two amazing players is a dream for everyone. I can’t wait to be there for the Junior Challenge Cup,” she added. Yool Her of Pembroke Pines finished as the division runner-up to earn the second qualifying position into the Junior PGA Championship. Junior PGA Championship By virtue of their performances at Stonebridge Country Club, Klein and Koduru, along with runners-up Rhodenizer and Her, qualified for the 2026 Junior PGA Championship, scheduled for July 28-31 at the Fields Ranch East and West Courses in Frisco, Texas. Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup With their victories, Klein and Koduru also secured spots in the inaugural Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup, which will be contested December 12-14, 2026, at Emerald Dunes Club. The event will feature a 24-player Ryder Cup-style competition with Cameron Young and Justin Thomas serving as team captains. The next stop on the South Florida PGA Junior Tour Major Championship schedule is the Brendan Cunningham Junior Open, scheduled for July 9-11, 2026, at The Rookery in Marco Island. The South Florida PGA extends its gratitude to Stonebridge Country Club, led by Director of Golf Jeff Hall, PGA, Head PGA Professional Brandon Lawler, and Assistant Professional Jared Sisco, for hosting this year's championship. Event Photos Event Leaderboard Event Page

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.