The prestigious Boys and Girls' Amateur Championship is an annual golf event showcasing the remarkable talents and unwavering dedication of young golfers worldwide. Held under the auspices of The R&A, this tournament is a platform where rising stars in the golfing world compete, leaving lasting impressions with their skills and passion for the game.Â
The United States has long been known for its strong tradition of golf, and the Boys and Girls' Amateur Championship has provided a stage for these American golfers to shine. With their immense talent and unwavering determination, these young golfers showcase their skills on a global platform, leaving spectators in awe. Whether it's their powerful drives, precise approaches, or clutch putts, the American players in the tournament constantly remind us why they are considered some of the best in the world.
Meet the Americans in the Amateur Championship
Boys
Lucky Cruz
Lucky has competed in several prestigious events including the Boy's Junior PGA Championship, Western Junior Championship, and AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship, achieving notable rankings and point accumulation.Â
Follow Lucky on Instagram: @luckyswing7Â
Ronin Banerjee
Ronin currently holds a remarkable Rolex AJGA ranking of 8 with a total of 438,225 points earned from participating in 9 events, including securing victories at the 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational and the Stealth Junior All-Star presented by TaylorMade.
Follow Ronin on Instagram: @ronniegolftennisÂ
Girls
Angela Zhang
Angela played in the U.S. Women’s Open last summer and at 13 was the youngest winner in the history of the Washington Women’s Amateur. She was also named to the inaugural U.S. National Junior Team.
Follow Angela on Instagram: @angelazhanggolf
McKinley Holding
A junior golfer from Davenport, Florida, who has demonstrated skill and consistency in various golf tournaments, with notable finishes including 13th place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior and a top 10 finish at the Mizuno Keith Mitchell Junior Championship.
Follow McKinley on Instagram: @mckinleyholding_golf
Amelie Zalsman
Amelie has demonstrated consistent performance in various tournaments, achieving notable finishes such as a 2nd place at The Nelly Invitational and a victory at the AJGA Junior Championship presented by Visit Tallahassee.
Follow Amelie on Instagram: @ameliezalsman
Raquel Walker
Raquel’s notable finishes include a top 10 placement at the Future Legends Junior Championship and a 6th place at The Lanto Junior Championship, demonstrating her potential and skill in competitive golf.
Follow Raquel on Instagram: @raquelwalker2026
Kylee Choi
Kylee has demonstrated consistent performance in various tournaments, including achieving a 3rd place finish at the SERI PAK Desert Junior Championship and a top 10 placement at the Sacramento Junior Championship. Choi continues to showcase her talent and potential in competitive junior golf.
Follow Kylee on Instagram: @imkyleechoiÂ
Remi Bacardi
Remi has shown consistent performance on the junior golf circuit, with notable achievements including a 3rd place finish at the Ochsner Health / AJGA New Orleans Classic and a top 10 placement at the AJGA Panama Junior presented by St. Georges Bank.
Follow Remi on Instagram: @Rc.bacardi
Mia Hammond
Mia currently holds the impressive Rolex AJGA ranking of 31 with a total of 1760.16 points, showcasing a standout performance at various tournaments including securing a top 10 finish at the AJGA Junior at Canebrake Club.
Follow Mia on Instagram: @mia.hammond.18
Emerie Schartz
Emerie is a junior golfer graduating in 2026, showcasing impressive skills with a top-5 finish at the AJGA Colorado Junior and a strong performance at the Girls Junior PGA Championship.
Follow Emerie on Instagram: @emerieschartz
Shyla Brown
Shyla has notable performances such as a top 10 finish at the 75th US Girls Junior and a victory at the Kathy Whitworth Invitational.
Follow Shyla on Instagram: @shylabrown_golf