Dontya is a dedicated student athlete who participated in many extracurricular activities, including the Black Culture Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His passion for giving back to his community is evident through his volunteer work at church food giveaways and the Boys and Girls Club. Dontya is now continuing his golf career and education at Cal State Dominguez Hills majoring in Business Administration: Finance aspiring to ascend to the role of a Fortune 500 CEO.

Leigh is a remarkable student-athlete, her passion for golf extends beyond her own game, as she actively mentors younger players and volunteers for various golf programs. Leigh’s dedication to both her studies and her sport, coupled with her desire to empower and support other young athletes has led her to continuing her education and golf career at Stanford University studying East Asian Language and Culture.

Eden is a driven and compassionate student with a passion for both academic excellence and community service. Eden has gained valuable experience through his hospital work at Kaiser Permanente, where he served as a Summer Youth Intern, assisting nurses and comforting patients in the pediatrics department. Inspired by his experiences, Eden is committed to pursuing a career as a pediatric nurse now majoring in Nursing at Azusa Pacific University.

Salma is a long time PYD member who attributes the program for enhancing her golf skills. Her gratitude for the program’s impact extends to her volunteer work at her home course’s kids camp, where she mentors young golfers, helping them develop a love for the game. Salma now studies Political Science at Southern University and plays on the women’s golf team.

Shams is a distinguished student-athlete, known for his remarkable achievements in academics and golf. His passion for golf, ignited at the age of three, has driven him to compete at elite levels, including the US Junior Am, US Am, SCGA Am, and California State Am tournaments. Proud of his Pakistani heritage, Shams will be the first in his fathers’ family to attend college, continuing his golf career and education at the University of Oregon studying Sports Business.

Khivi is an exceptional student-athlete whose dedication to academics, golf, and community service sets her apart. Beyond her athletic and academic pursuits, Khivi actively engages in community service, volunteering as a coach for junior golf programs and assisting with summer camps at the Lakewood Equestrian Center. Khivi’s involvement with the SCGA junior program has instilled in her valuable life skills and a spirit of sportsmanship leading to her now taking a gap year to focus on golf. 

Logan is a top-10 ranked junior golfer in California and now plays on the Stanford Men’s Golf Team,  Utilizing his YOC golf pass, Logan honed his skills and cultivated a deep appreciation for the game of golf, which has played a pivotal role in shaping his character and work ethic. His willingness to mentor and coach younger players at his local golf course reflects his commitment to giving back to the sport that has given him so much.

Ariana Perez is a well-rounded and dedicated student furthering her education at UC Irvine studying Political Science. As a passionate golfer since the 3rd grade, she has honed her skills through the SCGA Junior program, advancing from local 9-hole tournaments to prestigious 36 and 54-hole competitions. Her golf journey reached a pinnacle when she was selected to participate in the 2022 TGR Tiger Woods Invitational at Pebble Beach.

Nathan attends the University of Kansas double majoring in Geology and Music, setting him on his dream path to becoming a paleontologist. He was a member Southeast Los Angeles Player & Youth Development program for several years. Since joining he has competed in SCGA Junior Club Tournaments and volunteered for SCGA Junior

Vanessa is a multi-talented individual with a passion for golf. She studies neuroscience at CU Boulder and plays on the Women’s golf team. Joining SCGA Junior at the age of 8, golf became an integral part of Vanessa’s identity, helping her make friends and providing cherished memories along with significant skill development and personal growth.

Luke has been actively involved in SCGA Junior tournaments and has been invited to multiple private club play days as a representative of the Foundation, including The Los Angeles Country Club and Bel Air. With a passion for golf and aspirations of starting his own fashion brand and playing on the golf team, Luke attends UCLA, majoring in business.

Sophia has been a dedicated participant in the SELA chapter of the SCGA Junior program for over five years. Sophia’s commitment to giving back is evident through her volunteer work at SELA community events, outreach programs, and LPGA*USGA Girls Golf initiatives. Sophia attends UC Irvine where she studies pharmaceutical sciences.

Emma has been actively involved in the PYD program since 8th grade and currently serves as a part-time coach. She cherishes the friendships she has made within the golf community and remains committed to staying involved, coaching, and giving back to the SCGA Junior program. Emma attends Cal Poly SLO where she is studying biology. 

Sophia embodies exceptional leadership qualities and is a well-rounded student athlete. Sophia’s deep connection to her family and her passion for giving back to the community shine through her involvement as a youth coach since the age of 16. Sophia attends Dominican University double majoring in Psychology and Business. Sophia hopes to earn a master’s degree and eventually attend law school with the goal of becoming a sports agent.

Kevin is an avid golfer who actively engages in club outings, golf clinics, and lessons, always seeking opportunities to improve his game. He aspires to volunteer and support the golf community whenever possible. Having started playing golf at a young age, Kevin attends El Camino College with plans of transferring to ASU, where he aims to pursue professional golf while exploring business classes to discover his interests.

Mitzi joined our PYD programs at the age of 7 and is now a dedicated part-time coach in the SELA community and a consistent competitive golfer on the SCPGA circuit. She is a true representation of her community and showcases outstanding commitment to the sport. Mitzi attends UCR majoring in Biology and aims to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Cristen is an outdoor enthusiast and has actively engaged in golf outings, played at prestigious courses like Wilshire CC, and volunteered for the PV championship. Inspired by her brother’s involvement, she recently played in the TGR Invitational and aspires to create her own clothing brand while giving back to the homeless community or local churches. Cristen attends Hope International University where she plays on the golf team.

Joshlyn attends California State University, Los Angeles where she majors in Animation and is on the Women’s Golf Team. It is her dream to one day work in movie and TV animation. She has been a member of the SCGA Junior Youth on Course program for six years and credits the program for helping her realize her full golf potential and play at the collegiate level. 

Michelle attends the University of California, Irvine where she is on the pre-med track as a Cognitive Science major. She hopes to use her degree to help make a difference in the field of age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Michelle is one of the coaches in our Southeast LA community, which she describes as her most fulling moments when it comes to golf.

Nia completed her sophomore year at Howard University in D.C., majoring in Psychology and minoring in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Computer Science. At her high school, she founded and was co-president of the Black Student Union and was a member of a competitive drama team. Nia was first introduced to golf in 2019 through SCGA Junior programming in our Southeast Los Angeles community. Throughout her time with SCGA Junior, Nia attended lessons, played in game days and was an active SCGA Junior Girls Golf participant, and her favorite memory has been learning about all the different career opportunities within golf, both on and off the course.

Madalyn attends Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts where she majors in Computer Science. She has a passion for robotics and engineering and has competed in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competitions since the age of 8. Madalyn loves that golf is a way for her to relax and unwind and still volunteers with SCGA Junior.

Max attends Fullerton College and hopes to one day become an Electrical Engineer. He is passionate about weightlifting and it’s physical and mental benefits. Max’s older brother is a scholar alumnus as well and they love being able to spend time together out on the course helping each other improve their game.

Adrienne attends Loyola Marymount University majoring in Biology. Her goal is to one day become a Medical Geneticist and help prevent and council patients on hereditary conditions. Adrienne’s experiences in SCGA Junior have taught her be persistent in growing her abilities in golf and all other endeavors in life.

Elisa currently attends Allegheny College majoring in Communications and Cultural Studies. She is also on the Allegheny golf team and loves traveling with the team for tournaments, exploring new places and courses. Elisa has been a part of SCGA Junior for ten years and continues to volunteer when she can. She loves the impact SCGA Junior has on young golfers, including herself.

Alan currently attends the University of Chicago where he majors in Computer Science. He plans to use his college education to create artificial intelligence and machine learning technology for everyday life. Alan has been an active golf pass participate and SCGA Junior volunteer for over 7 years. He loves being able to make other people happy with the tools he has been given through the SCGA program.

Angel graduated from San Diego State University where she majored in Computer Science. Angel attributes her growth in the game of golf to SCGA Junior by being able to play at an affordable rate through use of her Golf Pass and being able to put her skills to the test at the Summer Series club outings.

Jasmine graduated from San Diego State University majoring in Computer Science. She would like to be involved in game design in the future. One of Jasmine’s favorite SCGA Junior volunteer moments was during the “Bring a Friend to Class” day and seeing all the kids having so much fun together!

Derek graduated from Middlebury College majoring in economics. He kept busy working as a tutor and as an Economics Teacher’s Assistant. He has taken up some hobbies outside of the classroom including photography and music production. Derek still considers SCGA Junior one of the most influential groups he has been a part of.

Allyssa graduated from the University of California, Berkeley as a Political Science and Political Economy major. Allyssa was very involved in her sorority and the UC Rally Committee, holding positions in both groups. Allyssa was also a part of a pre-law fraternity and other academic clubs on campus.

Kirsten graduated from Hawaii Pacific University where she majored in Biochemistry Pre Health-Professions. She was on the Hawaii Pacific golf team and was a part of the Medical Club. Kirsten hopes to one day go to Dental School and become a Dentist. She has loved volunteering and participating in SCGA Junior events and the opportunities it has given her.

Abigail graduated from University of California, Irvine and is majored in Education. She enjoyed her time at college and is excited to work in education. Abigail volunteers at her church on Sundays. She is thankful for everything SCGA Junior has helped her with through the years.

Shani graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminalistics and is minoring in Psychology. She was a part of the Prairie View University African Student Association and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Shani was also on her school’s golf team!

Monique graduated from the University of California, Irvine and studied Public Health Policy. She loves learning about how to improve people’s health and what goes into it. Monique has volunteered with SCGA Junior at a Drive, Chip, and Putt event and will continue to volunteer when she can!