Optimist Junior Golf

02/09/2026

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT -- Chris Gotterup former Optimist International Junior Golf Championship player does it again. https://essential.golf/chris-gotterup-wm-phoenix-open-2026/

Chris Gotterup grabbed his fourth PGA TOUR title after a play-off win against Hideki Matsuyama at the WM Phoenix Open.

11/06/2025

And congratulations to our winners in the older divisions at the Optimist Tournament of Champions.

Boys 16-18
1st Joey Iaciofano (USA) 70-76 146 (won by sudden death playoff)
2nd Noah Hu (USA) 75-71 146
3rd Ryo Murato (Japan) 76-71 147

Girls 14-18
1st Man Yang (USA) 67-67 134
2nd Maria Antonia Gaviao (Brazil) 68-72 140
3rd Keira Shavitranuruk (USA) 71-70 141

11/06/2025

A few shots from the Optimist Tournament of Champions.

11/06/2025

At the Optimist Tournament of Champions this past weekend the winners of the Boys 14-15 division. Congratulations goes to

1st Ryo Arakawa (Japan) 71-71 142
2nd Xeve Perez (USA) 72-75 147
3rd Henry Barry (USA) 73-76 149

11/05/2025

We are deeply grateful for our incredible volunteers who made the recent Optimist Tournament of Champions a success this past weekend. Here are just a few of the amazing individuals who devoted their time and resources to help make this event possible.

11/05/2025

Following are the younger winners of the Optimist Tournament of Champions held at Mission Resort + Club this past weekend. Congratulations to

Girls 11-13
1st - Mykayla Dick (USA) 78-68 146
2nd - Riley DO (USA) 75-79 154
3rd - Reina Dao (USA) 74-81 155

Boys 11-13
1st - Salem Alsbdallat (Jordan) 73-72 145
2nd - Cooper Green (USA) 75-74 149
3rd - Lanhao Pang (USA) 74-79-153

11/02/2025

Round 2 is underway for the Optimist Tournament of Champions. For pairings and results: https://optimist.shotstat.com/

11/01/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament of Champions to Mission Resort + Club this weekend! Junior golfers from across the country are here to compete on our legendary El Campeón and Las Colinas courses — showcasing incredible talent, dedication, and sportsmanship.

Join us in cheering on these rising stars as they take on a weekend of championship golf at Mission Resort + Club!🏌️‍♀️

10/31/2025

The Optimist Tournament of Champions gets underway tomorrow at Mission Resort + Club. See link for pairings, results and general information https://www.optimist.org/golf/golf-toc1.cfm?lang=en-US

08/28/2025

Three of the 2025 Ryder Cup American team named played in an Optimist Tournament:

•Scottie Scheffler 2007 Boys 10-12 T7
•Justin Thomas 2007 Boys 14-15 T23
•Ben Griffin 2011 Boys 14-15 T10

https://www.rydercup.com/news-media/keegan-bradley-announces-six-captains-picks-to-complete-2025-united-states-ryder-cup-team

Keegan Bradley Announces Six Captain’s Picks to Complete 2025 United States Ryder Cup Team

08/26/2025

Here's a throwback in time to 1986 -- Tiger Woods and Ryan Koshi were among the young golfers playing in the Optimist Junior World Championship. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1498667644478271

08/05/2025

The 2025 Optimist International Junior Golf Championships came to an end with great success. This was our 30th edition of the tournament and it did not disappoint. Due to the dedication, hard work, and passion from all of our volunteers, staff members and sponsors we were able to create not just an outstanding golf tournament but an unforgettable experience for parents, children and young adults from across the entire world. We hope to see you next year. Optimist Golf Builds Champions.