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
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.
- •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
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Teen golfers clinch Junior PGA titles in dramatic fashion
"Jaden Soong and Aubrey Hilgers claimed victory at the 2026 Junior PGA Championships after intense final rounds.
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