The 2026 NexGen Wills CNY PGA Junior Tour season came to a close with the Junior Tour Championship, as the top junior golfers in Central New York competed for championship titles across seven age divisions. The two days were contested at Turning Stone Resort Casino at Shenendoah Golf Course and Kaluhyat Golf Course. All players were given a hoodie provided by Nex Gen Wills.
After two rounds of competition, seven junior golfers emerged as champions.
Matthew Brunick won the Boys 16-18 championship with rounds of 73 and 76, finishing with a two-round total of 149.
Alex Drogo finished on top of the Boys 14-15 division after carding rounds of 76 and 75. His two-round total of 151 secured the championship.
Collin Helmer claimed the Boys 12-13 title after posting rounds of 74 and 82 for a final total of 156.
Grady Ahern captured the Boys 9-11 championship with rounds of 39-39 for a two-round total of 78.
Samantha Troiuck earned the Girls 9-11 championship after shooting rounds of 52 and 49 for a final total of 101.
Ellie Kent closed out the Girls 15-18 division with the lowest 36-hole total among the girls’ championship divisions, carding rounds of 70 and 72 for a two-round total of 142.
Abigail Hildreth finished first in the Girls 12-14 division with rounds of 81 and 82, totaling 163 for the championship.
The Junior Tour Championship capped a season designed to give junior golfers throughout Central New York the opportunity to compete in professionally administered events. The CNY PGA Junior Tour offers more than 20 events throughout the season, with players earning points toward the Player of the Year standings and qualifying spots in the season-ending championship.
In addition to the championship titles, the 2026 Player of the Year races concluded with Collin Helmer leading the Boys 12-13 standings, Ashton Ricci topping Boys 14-15, Anthony Thousand finishing first in Boys 16-18, Abigail Hildreth leading Girls 12-14, and Lindsey Chong finishing first in Girls 15-18.
Be on the lookout for the Tesori/Mulherin Cup teams to be named and contested this Sunday at Bellevue Country Club.
Congratulations to all seven 2026 Nex Gen Wills CNY PGA Junior Tour Champions, as well as every junior golfer who competed throughout the season. The CNY PGA looks forward to seeing these young players continue to grow their games and represent Central New York on and off the course.
A huge thank you to all of our partners on the tour especially our title partner, Nex Gen Wills for making this season the best yet!