Amelia Harris leads U.S. Girls' Junior after 9-under 63
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Amelia Harris shot a stunning 9-under 63 to take the early lead at the U.S. Girls' Junior in Durham, North Carolina. The 18-year-old Australian birdied eight of her last nine holes, just one shot off the championship record. Harris' performance is remarkable, as she missed a short par save on the ninth hole, turning in a score of 1-under 35 before her exceptional back nine. She is currently projected to advance to the match-play cut, which will include the top 64 players after the first 36 holes.
- •Harris birdied eight of her final nine holes
- •The cut for match play is projected at even par
- •Harris is the eighth highest-ranked player in the field
- •She plans to celebrate her round with a trip to Target
- •The tournament is being held at Old Chatham in North Carolina
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Aussie teen cards 8 birdies on back nine to take U.S. Girls' Junior lead
"Harris birdied eight of her final nine holes as part of an opening 9-under 63 that gave the 18-year-old Australian the early lead at the U.S. Girls’ Junior in Durham, North Carolina.
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