Ambrose Kinnare improves in second round at Junior Players Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Ambrose Kinnare of Tocoi Creek High School improved his standing during the second round of the Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass on Sept. 5. After shooting an 82 in the opening round, Kinnare recorded a 74 to move to 12-over for the tournament. The junior golfer highlighted his round with a chip-in birdie on the 17th hole and noted adjustments to his tee-shot strategy. While Kinnare remains in a tie for 66th place, he stated the performance offered a needed confidence boost. Meanwhile, Charlie Woods remains in contention for the title, finishing the second round at even par 144. Woods is scheduled to tee off for his third round on Sept. 6 at 9:30 a.m. along with Matthew Marigliano and Esteban Llorente.
- •Ambrose Kinnare shot a second-round 74 at the Players Stadium Course.
- •Guiseppe Puebla, Sam Carraher, and Dawson Lew are tied for the lead.
- •Charlie Woods enters the third round at even par.
- •The Junior Players Championship continues at TPC Sawgrass on Sept. 6.
- •Kinnare currently sits in a tie for 66th place.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tocoi Creek junior Ambrose Kinnare rallies from rough start in Junior Players
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