Sofia Rivera defeats Erin Lee in U.S. Junior Girls first round

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Sofia Rivera defeats Erin Lee in U.S. Junior Girls first round

Summary

Sofia Rivera of St. Augustine claimed victory over Erin Lee of San Ramon, Calif., in the first round of the U.S. Junior Girls Championship on July 15. Rivera won 1-up with a par on the 18th hole at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C. The match featured four consecutive halved holes, with Lee taking the lead twice before Rivera evened it at No. 11 and then surged ahead with a par at No. 12. Rivera, who qualified by tying for 11th in the stroke-play qualifier, will face Maria Isabella Errichetto of Colombia in the next round on July 16.

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By the Numbers

•Rivera defeats Lee 1-up in the first round
•Match concluded on the final hole
•Rivera qualified for match play at 4-under-par 140
•Next match is against Errichetto on July 16
•Errichetto won her first round 4 and 3

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What they're saying

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Sofia Rivera of St. Augustine had a tough first-round battle in the U.S. Junior Girls, winning on the final hole in the final match of the day.
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