History

A History of Excellence

Founded in 2011, the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley has become one of the most desired invitations in the world of competitive junior golf. Past participants are succeeding at every level of golf with many having already played in the Ryder Cup, Masters, U.S. Open and The Open Championship. Participants have also been privileged to attend special, private clinics and events with Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Jason Day, and Brooks Koepka.

Past Champions

2020

Jackson Van Paris

2019

Tom McKibbin

2018

Akshay Bhatia

2017

Joaquin Niemann

2016

Austin Eckroat

2015

Marcus Kinhult

2014

Scottie Scheffler

2013

Carson Young

2012

Zachary Olsen

2011

Nicholas Reach

Notable Alumni

Some of the most recognizable young players on the world’s most prominent tours and in collegiate golf have participated in the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Junior Invitational alumni who have achieved great success following their participation include nine-time PGA Tour winner Justin Thomas, as well as 2013, 2017 and 2019 U.S. Amateur Champions Matthew Fitzpatrick, Doc Redman and Andy Ogletree, respectively.