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Giuseppe Puebla shoots opening 68 at the Junior Players Championship

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Giuseppe Puebla shoots opening 68 at the Junior Players Championship
Summary

Giuseppe Puebla holds a share of second place following an opening-round 68 at the Junior Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach. Competing at TPC Sawgrass, the University of Florida commit carded five birdies against a single bogey to finish 4-under par. He currently trails leader Chase Bauer by one stroke as the tournament enters its second round. The field features several notable junior golfers from Palm Beach County, including Charlie Woods and Matthew Marigliano, who both carded rounds of 1-under to sit tied for ninth. Puebla continues a competitive 2026 season that recently included an appearance at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Play continues Saturday with Puebla scheduled for an 8:30 a.m. tee time on hole No. 10 alongside Sohan Patel and Dawson Lew.

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  • •Giuseppe Puebla recorded a 4-under 68 in the opening round at TPC Sawgrass.
  • •Chase Bauer leads the tournament field at 5-under par.
  • •Charlie Woods and Matthew Marigliano are tied for ninth place at 1-under.
  • •Puebla competes in the second round on Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m.
  • •The field includes several participants representing Palm Beach County.
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  • 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Royal Palm's Giuseppe Puebla surges at Junior Players Championship
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Royal Palm Beach's Giuseppe Puebla is tied for second at the Junior Players Championship after a strong opening round at TPC Sawgrass.

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