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Chaz Zitzner shoots 63 to win Ohio State Championship for 12-year-olds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:02 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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Summary

Chaz Zitzner, aged 12, achieved a remarkable 9-under par 63 at the U.S. Kids Golf Ohio State Championship held at Avalon Lakes Golf Club on June 29. Following a second round of 70, he secured victory in the 12-year-old division by three strokes, finishing at 11-under par. Zitzner, who has competed in tournaments since age 6, looks forward to participating in the IMG World Championships in San Diego shortly. His strong performance comes after two near wins in previous years and follows other notable achievements in regional and international junior events.

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By the Numbers

•Zitzner shot a 9-under par 63 at Avalon Lakes Golf Club.
•He won the U.S. Kids Golf Ohio State Championship by three strokes.
•He is heading to the IMG World Championships in San Diego next.
•Zitzner has been actively competing since he was 6 years old.
•He aims to play for Kenton Ridge High School golf team in 2028.

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1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Golf: Zitzner shoots 63, wins 12-year-old Ohio State Championship

What they're saying

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Chaz Zitzner found one of those grooves on Monday, June 29, one much older golfers search for every weekend. And rarely, if ever, find. At the U.S. Kids Golf Ohio State Championship this week, Zitzner — at the age of 12 — shot a 9-under par 63 over 5,550 yards at Avalon Lakes Golf Club in Warren. The next day he shot 70. But the 63 was more than enough to help him to win the 12-year-old ...
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