Optimist Junior Golf - TexHoma District

04/20/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026 TaylorMade Junior Open presented by PGA TOUR Superstore CHAMPIONS! This was the first of the 3 qualifiers in the TexHoma District. Patsy Garner Ken Garner TexHoma District of Optimist International

The following is from Justin Hogue at the Junior Golf Championships:

Thank you all for your support and effort in making this weekend’s TaylorMade Junior Open a success. Saturday presented very challenging conditions with rain and cold temperatures, but Sunday gave us a strong finish and a great way to close out the event.

Qualifier details and rankings submissions are in progress and will be completed later this week. Please rest assured everything will be finalized and shared as soon as possible.

2026 TMJO Champions
Boys 16-18 & Overall Champion – Aiden Tiet, Richardson, Texas
Boys 14-15 Champion – Zachary Rubis, Farmers Branch, Texas
Boys 12-13 Champion – Tres Rambie, Dallas, Texas
Boys 10-11 Champion – Evan Liu, Garland, Texas
Girls 15-18 & Overall Champion – Naomi Koontz, Newton, Kansas
Girls 13-14 Champion – Jillian Chu, Frisco, Texas
Girls 10-12 Champion – Amelie Khosla, Scottsdale, Arizona

JGC would like to thank our partners for their support and improving the game of golf.

PGA TOUR Superstore - TaylorMade Golf - Adidas Golf - Carlisle Engraving - IMG Academy Junior World - Future Champions Golf – Notah Begay III Foundation - Embroidery by Design - AJGA - Junior Golf Scoreboard - Golfweek - Global Junior Golf Ranking - Optimist International TXOMA Chapter

Special thank you to Patsy Garner, Kenneth Garner, Ricky Parker, Phillip Radcliff, Wyatt Larkin, April Pyle, Christi Hogue, and The Courses at Watters Creek staff.

Justin Hogue
Junior Golf Championships
Twitter: JuniorGolfChamps
Instagram: JustinHogueGolf

01/27/2026

The application process is open for the Hugh Cranford All-Scholastic Scholarship Opportunity.

Awards will recognize the five academic and two community service accomplishments.

Golfers selected receive an exemption into the 2026 Optimist International Junior Golf Championship tournament entry (which includes golf, hotel accommodations and meals) plus a $1,000.00 scholarship.

Golfers between the ages of 16 and 18 as of the last day of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship (July 29, 2026). Those accepted must attend the championship to receive exemption and scholarship. The Scholarship will be sent directly to the financial aid department of the recipient's chosen University,College or Technical School.

Junior golfers who are interested in applying should read the steps below and submit the application(s).
https://www.optimist.org/golf/golf-allscholastic.cfm

If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Parton, Junior Golf Senior Director, at [email protected], (314) 881-1307 or toll free (800) 500-8130, ext. 207. Optimist Junior Golf

08/27/2025

Here's a throwback in time to 1986 -- Tiger Woods and Ryan Koshi were among the young golfers playing in the Optimist Junior World Championship. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1498667644478271

08/27/2025

08/24/2025

"You can't win plenty, until you win one!" Tommy Fleetwood

Congratulations Tommy!

08/06/2025

https://thinkamerican.news/2025/07/30/tiger-woods-played-here-first-the-global-impact-of-the-optimist-junior-golf-championship/

Each summer, hundreds of young golfers from around the world gather at Trump National Doral in Miami—not just to test their skills, but to discover who they are becoming. The Optimist Junior Golf Championship, hosted by Optimist International, welcomes boys and girls ages 10 to 18 from 32 countrie...

07/21/2025

So proud of these players!!! They are the reason we all keep coming back. Just watching each one of them grow year to year has been fun. TexHoma District of Optimist International

06/25/2025

Looking forward to this years tournament! Good luck players!

06/24/2025