The 2026 CNY PGA Junior AIM Championship, hosted at the Yahnundasis Golf Club and Seven Oaks Golf Club, marked the beginning of the junior golf season May 2-3. Players battled cool, breezy conditions on two championship golf courses at the season’s first major.
Ellie Kent from Warners, NY, secured the victory in the Girl’s division, finishing with a 2 day total score of +11 (153).
Kent delivered a remarkably consistent performance to secure her second major championship in her CNY PGA Junior Tour career, while the race for the remaining podium spots was decided by just a few strokes.
Abigail Hildreth maintained a steady pace, capturing second place by three strokes. Peyton Kowalski’s strong play earned her third place to start the season.
On the Boy’s side, Maine-Endwell teammates battled down the stretch with Blaise Brixner taking home the title. Brixner finished the tournament at 7-over par 149, relying on remarkable consistency and a solid 2-over par performance in his final round to secure the win. Following close behind was Chase Buckley from, who earned second place with a total score of 151. Rounding out the top three was Nathan Hoham of Hamilton, who finished just one stroke behind Buckley with a total of 152.
The Junior Tour returns to play May 23 at Sunset Ridge in Marcellus, NY for the local Optimist Qualifier . Top finishers in each age division will earn the opportunity to compete in the International Optimist Championship in July at Trump Doral in Miami, FL.
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