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Hayden Knapp opts for ANNIKA Invitational, skips Section 2 championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Hayden Knapp opts for ANNIKA Invitational, skips Section 2 championships
Summary

Hayden Knapp, the reigning NYS girls' golf champion, is not competing in the Section 2 girls' golf championships this week. Instead, she has chosen to participate in the prestigious ANNIKA Invitational in Georgia, which starts on Thursday. Knapp's decision means she will not be eligible to defend her state championship title in June. The tournament features 72 top junior golfers from around the world and offers her a chance to compete at a higher level.

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  • •Knapp is competing in the ANNIKA Invitational instead of Section 2 championships.
  • •The ANNIKA Invitational begins Thursday at The Golf Club of Georgia.
  • •Skipping sectionals makes Knapp ineligible to defend her state title.
  • •She previously won the state championship in June, finishing second in the tournament last year.
  • •The event features 72 top-ranked junior golfers from around the world.
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  • 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Defending girls' golf state champion Hayden Knapp opts for elite, out-of-state event over Section 2 tournament
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Defending NYS girls' golf champion Hayden Knapp isn't playing at the Section 2 championships this week, instead opting for an elite event in Georgia.

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