Evans Scholars and others
Columnist: Junior Golf
29 Michigan Caddies Receive College Scholarships
A group of 29 caddies from the state of Michigan were awarded an Evans Scholarship for the 2026 school year. It includes full housing and tuition for former caddies at Michigan golf clubs. The award winners made personal presentations at selection meeting interviews held at Western Golf & Country Club in Redford, Michigan, on Jan. 6 […]
Team Michigan USGA National Development Program Criteria
By Greg Johnson The Team Michigan selections process for junior boy and girl golfers, ages 13-18, has been determined for representation in the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) initiative created by the USGA. A points system and tournaments and qualifiers where junior golfers can earn the points have been selected by a committee of Golf […]
USGA Announces National Junior Golf Team
The USGA has announced the roster for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team. The U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) that was established in 2023 to create a unified pathway designed to nurture the potential of America’s top players. The 2026 team consists of 12 boys and 12 girls from 10 states representing the country’s elite […]
Evans Scholarships Have Helped Over 12,500 Caddies Attend College
The Evans Scholarship program for former golf caddies began in 1916 when Chick Evans won the U.S. Open Championship and could not accept the prize money, because he was an amateur. Although Evans, a former caddie, was one of the best golfers of his time, he was forced to drop out of college because his […]
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Grows Internationally
From LPGA.com After graduating from college as a standout Division I golfer, Colombian native Catalina (Navarro) Mackelfresh became an LPGA Professional and started teaching in Arizona with Mike and Sandy LaBauve, founder of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf. This unique program specialized in creating girl-friendly environments for girls ages 6-17, ignited her passion for teaching young girls. […]
36 Michigan Caddies Receive Full-Ride Evans Scholarships
By Fred Altvater Every year golf clubs around the state of Michigan award full-ride college scholarships to former caddies. This year, 36 former caddies received scholarships, which includes, full housing and tuition, following their selection interviews at Blythefield Country Club, Red Run Golf Club, or virtually. Each caddie has a unique story that reflects […]
Team USA Wins The Junior Presidents Cup
The United States Junior Presidents Cup Team dominated the International Team in the final singles session to win the fourth Junior Presidents Cup by a score of 15 to 9. Holding a one-point lead heading into the day, the US squad needed 5.5 points to retain the cup. The Junior Presidents Cup is a two-day, […]
Mercier & Kim Win Inaugural GAM 12 & Under Junior Championship
Novi native Watson Mercier won his first GAM trophy and Hannah Kim of Troy won her second title at the GAM 12 & Under Junior Championship held at Twin Beach Country Club. Mercier shot a closing nine-hole round of 38 for a 2-over 75 total to win going away among the boys, and Kim shot […]
Teenage Junior Golfer Signs NIL Deal
By Steve Pike Transcend Capital Advisors has signed a multi-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 15-year-old amateur golfer Miles Russell, currently ranked No. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Boys rankings. Russell, from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, was the youngest-ever winner of the AJGA’s Rolex Junior Player of the Year […]
Opinion: Should Teenage Amateur Golfers Receive NIL Money?
By Fred Altvater Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) financial arrangements are all the rage in college sports. It has been rumored that a Division I college football program is required to offer $3 million in NIL guarantees to sign a top-notch quarterback out of the transfer portal. It appears that amateur golfers are becoming attractive […]