Nikitha Suresh captures 50th Ohio Junior Girls Championship

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Nikitha Suresh captures 50th Ohio Junior Girls Championship

Summary

Nikitha Suresh won the 50th Ohio Junior Girls Championship at Marion Country Club on June 16. She shot a tournament-best 68 in the second round, finishing with a total score of 1-under 215. Suresh held a two-stroke lead over last year's runner-up Elisabeth Coleman, who finished at 1-over 217. The competition was intense, with Suresh remaining calm under pressure during the final round. Her victory earns her a spot in the upcoming 2026 U.S. Girls Junior Championship in July.

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By the Numbers

•Suresh shot 74-68-73 for a total of 215.
•Coleman finished second with 217, marking her second consecutive runner-up finish.
•Meadow Tian took third at 219, defending her title.
•Suresh's win grants her entry to the 2026 U.S. Girls Junior Championship.
•Charlotte Soller recorded a hole-in-one during the tournament.

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