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Soong and Hilgers win Junior PGA Championships in playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Soong and Hilgers win Junior PGA Championships in playoffs
Summary

Jaden Soong and Aubrey Hilgers captured the boys and girls titles at the 2026 Junior PGA Championships. Hilgers triumphed over Yujie Liu in a dramatic playoff after both shot 3-under 69 in the final round. The playoff concluded on the par-3 17th hole, where Hilgers made a crucial birdie. Soong's victory was secured with a comeback on the back nine after trailing earlier in the round. Both players expressed gratitude for their wins and the hard work leading up to the championship.

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  • •Hilgers wins Girls Championship in third playoff hole
  • •Soong secures Boys Championship comeback win
  • •Hilgers and Liu started final round tied for eighth
  • •Soong faced early struggles but rallied on the back nine
  • •Both champions express joy and gratitude for their victories
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  • 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Teen golfers clinch Junior PGA titles in dramatic fashion
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Jaden Soong and Aubrey Hilgers claimed victory at the 2026 Junior PGA Championships after intense final rounds.

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