Sofia Rivera prepares for U.S. Junior Girls Championship in North Carolina

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Sofia Rivera prepares for U.S. Junior Girls Championship in North Carolina

Summary

Sofia Rivera of St. Augustine begins her quest at the U.S. Junior Girls Championship on July 13 at the Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C. Rivera qualified for the U.S. Open in June and will aim to place in the top 64 after 36 holes of stroke play to advance to match play, starting July 15. This event marks her second USGA national tournament this summer after previously competing in the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball. Rivera will compete alongside Anna Bell and Adrielle Miller, both coming off recent successes in junior golf. The event will help determine her standing as she continues to push toward future championships.

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By the Numbers

•Rivera tees off at 7:40 a.m. on July 13 and 12:55 p.m. on July 14.
•She needs to finish in the top 64 to qualify for match play.
•This is her second national championship event this summer.
•Rivera won the Class 3A state individual title last season.
•She is a verbal commit to Indiana.

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What they're saying

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Sofia Riviera, who qualified for the U.S. Open in June, will play in the U.S. Junior girls stroke-play qualifying July 13-14 in Durham, N.C.
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