BOCA RATON, FL – Kenny Klein and Nirvika Koduru captured titles at the 2026 Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Tour's fourth major championship of the 2026 season, the South Florida Junior PGA Championship, contested June 22-23 at Stonebridge Country Club. The 36-hole championship featured 75 junior golfers competing across two divisions, with Klein and Koduru emerging as champions. Boys 13-18 Division Kenny Klein of Palm Beach Gardens opened the championship with a 2-under-par 70, trailing first-round leader Tristan Rhodenizer of Palm Beach Gardens by two strokes. Klein delivered a strong performance in the final round, carding four birdies and fourteen pars to finish at 6-under par and claim his first South Florida PGA Junior Major title. “It was great to come away with a win, and it felt like I played some really good golf out there today,” said Klein. Klein also earned a spot in the 2026 National Junior PGA Championship with his victory. “I’m really excited. This was something I was looking forward to trying to qualify for this year. I’ve never been to Texas, so I’m excited to go there and see the course,” he said. The victory additionally secured Klein a place in the inaugural Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup. “When it was first announced, it sounded amazing, and hearing more about it as it gets closer is really exciting. It’s going to be great to see Cam Young and Justin Thomas out there, and from what I hear, it will be an incredible experience,” Klein added. Rhodenizer finished as the runner-up at 3-under par to earn the second qualifying position into the Junior PGA Championship. Girls 13-18 Division In the Girls 13-18 Division, Nirvika Koduru of Boca Raton opened the tournament with an even-par round, sitting one stroke behind first-round leader Jolie Pastorick of Sarasota. Koduru remained steady throughout the final round, posting a 1-over-par 73 to finish the championship at 1-over par and capture her first South Florida PGA Junior Major title. The victory adds to an impressive resume that includes fifteen top-10 finishes since joining the South Florida PGA Junior Tour in 2023. “I was really looking forward to playing here and qualifying. It was one of my goals this year, and I’m super excited that I made it!” said Koduru. Koduru's win also secured her place in the 2026 Junior PGA Championship. “I’m excited to go to Texas for that event. It was definitely a big goal for me, and I’m thrilled to have achieved it,” she said. In addition, Koduru qualified for the inaugural Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup. “I knew right away when I heard about this tournament at the start of the year that I wanted to qualify. After I learned that winning would secure my spot in Texas, I was even more motivated because playing with two amazing players is a dream for everyone. I can’t wait to be there for the Junior Challenge Cup,” she added. Pastorick finished as the division runner-up to earn the second qualifying position into the Junior PGA Championship. Junior PGA Championship By virtue of their performances at Stonebridge Country Club, Klein and Koduru, along with runners-up Rhodenizer and Pastorick, qualified for the 2026 Junior PGA Championship, scheduled for July 28-31 at the Fields Ranch East and West Courses in Frisco, Texas. Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup With their victories, Klein and Koduru also secured spots in the inaugural Cameron Young–Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup, which will be contested December 12-14, 2026, at Emerald Dunes Club. The event will feature a 24-player Ryder Cup-style competition with Cameron Young and Justin Thomas serving as team captains. The next stop on the South Florida PGA Junior Tour Major Championship schedule is the Brendan Cunningham Junior Open, scheduled for July 9-11, 2026, at The Rookery in Marco Island. The South Florida PGA extends its gratitude to Stonebridge Country Club, led by Director of Golf Jeff Hall, Head PGA Professional Brandon Lawler, and Assistant Professional Jared Sisco, for hosting this year's championship.  Event Photos Event Leaderboard Event Page

JUPITER, FL – The Srixon South Florida PGA Junior Tour administered its third major championship of the 2026 season, the 42nd Nicklaus Junior Championship, at The Bear's Club on June 15-16, welcoming 96 junior golfers across three divisions. At the conclusion of the 36-hole championship, Reid Korody, Sarah Earle, and Eli Widom were crowned division champions. Boys 13-18 Jupiter native Reid Korody opened the championship with a 3-under-par 69, trailing first-round leader Charles Sundermeier of Lake Worth by one stroke. Korody, however, played steady golf during the final round, carding three birdies on the front nine and ultimately earning the overall title by one stroke with a two-day total of 1-under par (143). Since beginning his junior golf journey on the Prep Tour in 2017, Korody has competed in countless events across the various levels of the South Florida PGA Junior Tour, but never found himself atop the leaderboard until now. As a member of the Class of 2026, the Nicklaus Junior Championship marks one of the final events of his junior career, making the victory especially meaningful. "I am honored to win the event," said Korody. "It wasn't just days of work, it was months and years of work, and it feels good to know that the hard work eventually pays off." Having competed in the championship since he was 11 years old, Korody added that finally capturing the title "means the world." The victory also comes at a pivotal time as Korody prepares to begin his collegiate golf career at Oglethorpe University. "My goal since I was a little kid was to play college golf," he said. "To win right before I go off to college gives me the confidence to play well for the team and hopefully win some events." Korody also noted that he is looking forward to the team aspect of college golf, saying, "Up until this point golf has been a very individual sport, so I am looking forward to playing with teammates and competing as a team." Tucker Cullinan of Boynton Beach came from behind to finish runner-up at even par (144). Girls 13-18 In the Girls 13-18 Division, Sarah Earle of Jupiter claimed the championship with a 36-hole total of 3-under par (141). Her final round was highlighted by six birdies and produced the lowest round of the tournament. The victory marks Earle's first career Medalist Tour title since joining the tour in 2022. “I just played consistently and to win it is really important knowing the event's history” noted Earle, who comes from a family of golfers. Older brother James Earles had great success on the Junior Tour in the late 2010’s into the early 2020’s winning the Labor Day Classic in 2021. Leah Gram of Jupiter earned runner-up honors at even par (72). Boys 11-12 Eli Widom of Parkland captured the Boys 11-12 Division title after opening the championship with a 3-over-par 75. Widom held a one-shot lead over Deven Allen of Fort Pierce heading into the final round and followed with another 3-over-par performance to secure the championship with a 36-hole total of 150. Allen and Jionni Urbina of Orlando finished tied for second at 10-over par. Following a scorecard playoff using holes No. 10-18, Urbina earned runner-up honors by three strokes. The victory marks Widom's first junior major championship and his third Boys 11-12 Medalist Tour title since becoming a member in 2026. After the win, Widom reflected on the opportunity to compete at The Bear's Club for the first time. "I had such a great experience playing The Bear's Club for the first time," said Widom. "From seeing Cameron Young and Daniel Berger practicing Friday afternoon before my practice round to navigating the bunkers and the heat, the course is hard and challenging, but fun to play." Widom added that competing on Jack Nicklaus' renowned design made the week even more memorable. "It is an honor to play Jack Nicklaus' course," he said. "I cannot wait to come back and play again next year." The 42nd Nicklaus Junior Championship is administered by the South Florida PGA in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Golf Association. The 42nd Nicklaus Junior Championship is the third of eight junior majors to be contested during the 2026 season. The South Florida Junior PGA Championship is next on the calendar set for June 22-23 at Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Cameron Young & Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup The championship also served as a qualifier for the Cameron Young & Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup, where the overall champion of the Girls 13-18 Division earned a spot on the 24-player team. Through her victory today Earle has become the fourth player to qualify for the 2026 roster. Click here to view additional information about the event and a complete list of qualified players for the 2026 inaugural Cameron Young & Justin Thomas South Florida PGA Junior Challenge Cup. Event Photos Event Leaderboard ESPN West Palm Story