Santa Ana Pueblo, NM (November 2024) – Team North Carolina proudly represented their state at the PGA Jr. League 17u National Championship held at Twin Warriors Golf Club. Under the guidance of PGA Professional Evelyn Walters, the team competed against the nation’s best young golfers, demonstrating their skills and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Reflecting on the experience, Walters said, “This was such an incredible experience for all our kids. Twin Warriors was a beautiful golf course; every turn, the views were just incredible.”

Despite a challenging first round, the team rallied on Saturday, showcasing resilience. Walters emphasized the camaraderie they experienced, particularly with Team Utah, whom they cheered on during the finals, and the all-girl “Dream Team” from Ohio, with whom they bonded over the weekend.

“While we did not finish in the top 4, we are proud of our top-10 finish in the nation. They had a blast, and made friends that will surpass New Mexico,” Walters added. “What’s special for us is that our entire team is from the same club, they are growing up together not just playing golf together but great friends outside the golf course. We were so proud to represent the state of North Carolina, Bentwinds Country Club, and the Carolinas PGA.”

Team North Carolina is already looking forward to preparing for next year’s championship, aiming to build on this year’s success. “We’ve got work to do and are ready for the challenge of 2025,” Walters concluded.

Results from the 17u PGA Jr. League National Championship can be found here >

More information about the event can be found here >

About PGA REACH Carolinas

The PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of the Carolinas PGA Section, the largest of the 41 sections in the United States of America. Carolinas PGA Members across North and South Carolina are committed to serving their communities and growing the game of golf through the foundation’s three pillars – Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion.

About PGA Jr. League

PGA Jr. League is a fun, social, and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 17 & under, to enjoy the game of golf. Like other recreational youth sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends. Carolinas PGA Professionals coach teams in a popular two-person scramble format which reinforces the team concept and creates a nurturing environment for learning the game of golf. More than 3,200 juniors across the Carolinas participate in this entry point to the game. For more information about PGA Jr. League can be found here. 

Contact Information:
Carolinas PGA
Mia Hayasaki
(336) 398-2673
mhayasaki@pgahq.com