ANCHORAGE, KY(July 28, 2025) — Round one of the PGA Jr. League at Owl Creek Country Club is officially complete. In the sweltering heat, players showed impressive composure, teamwork, and a high level of play throughout the day. All participating teams brought great energy and positive attitudes, creating a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved. The day wasn’t just about golf—it also featured Kona Ice, Jimmy John's, and inflatables, adding to the excitement and celebration on and off the course.

17U Scramble Division

In the 17U Scramble Division, Team Summit Hills A took the lead with a strong score of 3-under-par (-3). Camden Sharp and Evan Himmelsbach led the way with three birdies and one bogey, finishing at 2-under, while Barret McCullough and Jerry Arrasmith added two birdies to also finish at 2-under. Just one stroke behind was the River City 17U All Stars, who posted a score of 1-under-par (-1). Noah Thompson and Brady Purvis led the charge for River City, carding three birdies and two bogeys to keep their team in close contention. 

13U Scramble Division

In the 13U Scramble Division, the West KY All-Star Team came in the lead with a score of (E) overall. Peyton Courtney and William Burden led the team with a score of (-2). Derby City All Stars and Play Golf Lex came in T2 with a score of (+8). The highlights of the round for the West KY All-Star Team were Courtney and Burden’s three birdies on holes four, five, seven, and nine. Playing for Derby City All Stars, Charles Gleis and Judd Johnson got their team off to a strong start with a birdie on the opening hole. Representing Play Golf Lex, Harper Collins, and Grayson Thompson led the team with birdies on holes four and seven.

Celebration Division

Team FDL Stars and Summit Hills played some great golf and closed off our day with some fun rounds together!

Golf House Kentucky wants to thank Owl Creek Country Club and its amazing staff for hosting us this week. We are excited to be back for the Section Championship tomorrow!

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About the PGA Jr. League:

What started as an idea scribbled on a napkin has grown to over 75,000 kids playing on teams nationwide. While the program has evolved to include expanded age divisions, year-round play, and an enhanced All-Star experience for competitive players, the commitment to our values of Safety, Care, and Organization remains steadfast. PGA Jr. League is the flagship youth pillar program of the PGA of America’s 501 (c)(3) foundation, PGA REACH. We envision a world in which PGA Jr. League is accessible to every child, everywhere, regardless of background or circumstance. We believe that golf is for the collective, and everyone deserves to feel a deep sense of belonging to healthy and caring communities.