Gianna Clemente, Anna Davis, Miles Russell, and Jay Leng, Jr. Lead U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Team in 2023

12-Member U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Team Announced for Competition in Rome

The United States Junior Ryder Cup Team has been unveiled, consisting of 12 talented junior golfers who will compete in the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy from September 26-28. The prestigious event will take place at Golf Nazionale for the first two days and then move to Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, the site of the 2023 Ryder Cup, for the singles matches on the final day.

This year’s edition of the Junior Ryder Cup will be held over three days instead of the usual two, with the singles matches taking place at the Ryder Cup venue. The U.S. Team, aiming for their seventh consecutive victory, comprises six boys and six girls who are U.S. citizens and members of the high school graduating class of 2024 or younger.

Paul Levy, PGA Past President and U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Captain, expressed his pride in the 12 talented individuals selected for the team. Levy commended their hard work and stated that they will represent the country with determination and pride. He also expressed his excitement to see the team compete on a global stage and showcase the future of U.S. golf.

The roster includes several notable past Junior Ryder Cup alumni who have gone on to achieve success in their professional careers, such as Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Lexi Thompson, and Rory McIlroy. The team features promising young talents such as Gianna Clemente and Miles Russell, winners of the 2023 Junior PGA Championship, as well as five members of the 2022 Rolex Junior All-America team.

The girls’ team includes Leigh Chien, Kylie Chong, Gianna Clemente, Anna Davis, Ryleigh Knaub, and Yana Wilson. Chien, currently ranked eighth in the Rolex AJGA rankings, has recorded impressive finishes at major tournaments. Chong, ranked 24th, has achieved top-3 finishes this summer, including a victory at the AJGA Junior at Hot Springs. Clemente, the top-ranked player in the rankings, won the 2023 Junior PGA Championship. Davis, the only returning member from the 2021 team, has wins at prestigious tournaments such as the Jr. Orange Bowl International Golf Championship and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Knaub, ranked 11th, won the Dustin Johnson World Junior earlier this year, and Wilson, ranked second, has recently finished runner-up at the 2023 Junior PGA Championship.

The boys’ team includes Jackson Byrd, Billy Davis, Nicholas Gross, Will Hartman, Jay Leng Jr., and Miles Russell. Byrd, the son of PGA Tour winner Jonathan Byrd, finished as the runner-up at the 2023 Junior PGA Championship. Davis, ranked sixth, won the 2023 Mayakoba Invitational. Gross, ranked eighth, won the AJGA Simplify Boys Championship at Carlton Woods. Hartman, ranked 19th, won the Bobby Chapman in 2022. Leng Jr., ranked fourth, won the PING Invitational and the Polo Golf Junior Classic. Russell, ranked second, won the Junior PGA Championship.

The Junior Ryder Cup is a highly anticipated event that showcases the skills and potential of young golfers. The U.S. team is determined to continue their winning streak and secure another victory on the international stage. For more information on the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup, visit their official website [link: https://www.juniorrydercup.com/].

Original Story at www.rydercup.com – 2023-08-15 15:02:00