2016 Junior PGA awarded to Wannamoisett CC 0rn.co/wW2 Junior Boys The 2016 Junior PGA will awarded to Wannamoisett Country Club. ( Photo Courtesy of PGA of America ) By Brentley Romine Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, R.I., will host the 2016 Junior PGA Championship, the PGA of America announced Wednesday. Wannamoisett is a par-69, Donald Ross-designed layout that opened in 1914. It hosted the 1931 PGA Championship and annually hosts the Northeast Amateur. Were incredibly excited to bring the Junior PGA Championship to Wannamoisett Country Club, which is such a historic venue, said Derek Sprague, PGA of America president. Were confident that Wannamoisett will test the best junior golfers in the country and produce an exciting Championship. Scheduled for Aug. 2-5, the 2016 Junior PGA will also serve as the final qualifying event for the 2016 Junior Ryder Cup, which will be played Sept. 26-27 in Edina, Minn. The top two boys and top two girls finishers at the 2016 Junior PGA will earn automatic spots on the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team, if not already eligible. Past winners of the Junior PGA include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Lexi Thompson and Michelle Wie. This years Junior PGA will be played Aug. 3-6 at Miramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas. Its the second straight year that Miramont will serve as tournament host. Sam Burns and Kristen Gillman are the defending champions. Jan 14, 2015 PGA Tour rookies Barber, Taylor off to fast starts Jan 14, 2015 PODCAST: Previewing the Sony Open in Hawaii Jan 14, 2015 Press-friendly Furyk wins GWAAs Murray Award Jan 14, 2015 Todds Augusta tee time a throwback to college days Jan 14, 2015 Justin Rose looks to convert more top 10s into wins Jan 14, 2015 DeLaet continues rest and rehab for neck pain Jan 14, 2015 Donald seeks return to consistency on Tour Jan 14, 2015 Tee times: Sony Open in Hawaii, Rounds 1-2 Jan 14, 2015 Preview: Latin America Amateur Championship Jan 14, 2015 PGA Tour cites drug policy in suspending Patel Jan 14, 2015 McIlroy, Fowler, others cut loose with kayak challenge Jan 14, 2015 Kaymer takes low-key approach in Abu Dhabi Jan 14, 2015 Paratore back to high school after Abu Dhabi Jan 14, 2015 Henrik Stenson prepares for major run in 2015 Jan 14, 2015 DraftKings Fantasy Tip Sheet: Sony Open Junior Boys Sam Burns holds on for Junior PGA title By Brentley Romine Having lost a June playoff at the Sunnehanna Amateur despite a late lead, Sam Burns on Friday held on to win the Junior PGA Championship at Miramont Country Club. Sam Burns holds on for Junior PGA title Sam Burns during the second round of the 2014 Junior PGA Championship at Miramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas. ( Photo by PGA of America ) By Brentley Romine Junior Girls Gillman runs away with Junior PGA victory By Brentley Romine Kristen Gillman ran away with an 11-shot victory at the Junior PGA Championship, earning a sponsor exemption into an LPGA event and a spot on the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team in the process. Gillman runs away with Junior PGA victory Kristen Gillman is sprayed with water bottles after winning the 2014 Junior PGA Championship. ( Photo by PGA of America/Montana Pritchard ) By Brentley Romine Junior Boys Junior PGA champs to gain PGA Tour, LPGA spots By Brentley Romine For the first time the winners of the Junior PGA Championship will earn PGA Tour and LPGA exemptions, the PGA of America announced Tuesday. Junior PGA champs to gain PGA Tour, LPGA spots Amy Lee won the 2013 Junior PGA Championship. Starting in 2014, the boys and girls champion of the event will receive a PGA Tour and LPGA exemption, respectively. ( Tracy Wilcox ) By Brentley Romine Junior Boys Miramont CC to host Junior PGA in 14, 15 By Golfweek Staff The PGA of America announced on Tuesday that Miramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas, as the host site for the 2014 and 15 Junior PGA Championships. Miramont CC to host Junior PGA in 14, 15 By Golfweek Staff Join The Conversation Follow Golfweek on Instagram! Follow Golfweek on Twitter! Follow Golfweek on Facebook! Junior Boys 2016 Junior PGA awarded to Wannamoisett CC By Brentley Romine Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, R.I., will host the 2016 Junior PGA Championship, the PGA of America announced Wednesday. 2016 Junior PGA awarded to Wannamoisett CC The 2016 Junior PGA will awarded to Wannamoisett Country Club. ( Photo Courtesy of PGA of America ) By Brentley Romine Junior Boys Player of the week: Sam Horsfield By Golfweek Staff Sam Horsfield eagled the 72nd hole at the New Years Invitational, winning the event and earning junior player of the week honors from Golfweek. Player of the week: Sam Horsfield Sam Horsfield won the New Years Invitational for the second straight year. ( Tracy Wilcox ) By Golfweek Staff Junior Boys Andy Zhang (No. 1, 2016) commits to Florida By Brentley Romine Andy Zhang, the top-ranked player in Golfweeks Class of 2016 rankings, committed to Florida, the 17-year-old told Golfweek on Tuesday. Andy Zhang (No. 1, 2016) commits to Florida Andy Zhang, 17, committed to the University of Florida on Tuesday. ( Tracy Wilcox ) By Brentley Romine Junior Boys Niemann, Jeong triumph at Junior Orange Bowl By Andy Zunz Joaquin Niemann and Juwon Jeong won the 2014 Junior Orange Bowl International at The Biltmore Golf Course near Miami. Niemann, Jeong triumph at Junior Orange Bowl From left: Juwon Jeong and Joaquin Niemann won the 2014 Junior Orange Bowl International. ( Courtesy of Junior Orange Bowl International. ) By Andy Zunz Junior Boys U.S. Junior headed to Inverness Club in 2019 By Andy Zunz The 2019 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship will be played at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. U.S. Junior headed to Inverness Club in 2019 Mark OMeara hits from the sixth tee during the final round of the 2011 U.S. Senior Open at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. ( Associated Press ) By Andy Zunz Junior Boys Davis Shore (2017) commits to Alabama By Recruiting Extra Davis Shore, the No. 18 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin Junior Rankings, committed to play at Alabama. Davis Shore (2017) commits to Alabama Davis Shore plans to join Wilson Furr and Ben Fuller at Alabama in 2017. ( Tracy Wilcox ) By Recruiting Extra Junior Boys Junior golfer Kristian Caparros turns pro By Brentley Romine Kristian Caparros, a junior golfer from Hollywood, Fla., turned professional on Tuesday. Junior golfer Kristian Caparros turns pro Kristian Caparros, a junior golfer from Hollywood, Fla., has turned professional. ( AJGA ) By Brentley Romine Junior Boys Spencer Soosman, Sierra Brooks victorious at Polo By Brentley Romine Spencer Soosman and Sierra Brooks captured titles at the Polo Golf Junior Classic Friday at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Spencer Soosman, Sierra Brooks victorious at Polo Sierra Brooks defeated Lauren Stephenson, 4 and 3, in the girls final of the Polo Golf Junior Classic. ( AJGA ) By Brentley Romine Junior Boys Horsfield claims pair of big wins in Polo match play By Julie Williams Sam Horsfield didnt have to play past the 14th hole in either of his two matches Wednesday at the Polo Golf Junior Classic. Horsfield claimed a pair of 6-and-4 victories to move to the quarterfinals. Horsfield claims pair of big wins in Polo match play Sam Horsfield has advanced to the quarterfinals at the AJGAs Polo Golf Junior Classic. ( Tracy Wilcox ) By Julie Williams Junior Boys Horsfield, Ree earn top spots on Polo brackets By Julie Williams Sam Horsfield secured the top spot on the match-play bracket Tuesday with his first-place finish after two rounds of stroke play at the AJGAs Polo Golf Junior Classic. Horsfield, Ree earn top spots on Polo brackets Sam Horsfield during the Round of 64 at the 2014 U.S. Junior Amateur. ( USGA ) By Julie Williams Junior Boys UF signees Horsfield, Garcia among Polo leaders By Brentley Romine Florida signees Sam Horsfield and Jorge Garcia share the first-round lead with Wake Forest signee Cameron Young at the Polo Golf Junior Classic while USC signee Robynn Ree and Clemson commit Ana Paula Valdes share the girls lead. UF signees Horsfield, Garcia among Polo leaders Sam Horsfield shares the first-round lead with Jorge Garcia and Cameron Young at the Polo Golf Junior Classic. ( Tracy Wilcox ) By Brentley Romine Junior Boys Garcia relishes pressure of Polo Golf Junior Classic By Andy Zunz Jorge Garcia looks to avenge a 2013 loss to Cameron Young in the finals this week at the 2014 AJGAs Polo Golf Junior Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Garcia relishes pressure of Polo Golf Junior Classic Jorge Garcia lost in the championship at the 2013 Polo Golf Junior Classic after making it through some of the top names in junior golf. ( AJGA ) By Andy Zunz Junior Boys UCF swoops in late, inks 15 recruit Trosper By Brentley Romine Donnie Trosper of Canton, Mich., signed with Central Florida during the early signing period for the Class of 2015. UCF swoops in late, inks 15 recruit Trosper Donnie Trosper tied Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson with his fourth AJGA victory after winning the Ping Invitational. ( AJGA ) By Brentley Romine Junior Boys AJGA maintains record pace of play in 2014 By Julie Williams The American Junior Golf Association has reached a point of sustainability in its pace-of-play enforcement. AJGA maintains record pace of play in 2014 The AJGA maintained its quick pace of play from 2013 to 2014, the organization reports. ( AJGA ) By Julie Williams Junior Boys Flint Hills National awarded 2017 U.S. Junior By Brentley Romine Flint Hills National Golf Club in Andover, Kan., has been awarded the 2017 U.S. Junior Amateur... #golf #collegegolf
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