UGA Invitational
The 2026 UGA Invitational is offering an unprecedented opportunity to Elite Junior Minority Golfers & Collegiate Athletes from across the US, Canada, and Caribbean to compete in this signature 36 Hole Tournament February 13 – 15, 2025. Participants will compete in two rounds of high level golf against eachother back in Orlando, Florida. This annual golf event is set to be a spectacular gathering, drawing up to 90 of our most talented junior golf athletes and tour professionals from across the United States, the UK, and the Caribbean. This event was created to honor the 100-year legacy of the United Golfers Association to be more than just a competition – it’s a celebration of history and progress.
THE UNITED GOLFERS ASSOCIATION
United Golfers Association (UGA) [Founded in 1925] is a 501C3 – non-profit organization that is committed to increasing the introduction, development and advancement of Black youth and adults within the sport of golf.The UGA shares a profound connection with the UGA Invitational (formally the Jim Thorpe Invitational (JTI)), an esteemed golf tournament established in 2022. As a non-profit organization, the UGA has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of minority representation in the world of golf for almost 100 years. The Invitational serves as the premier annual fundraiser for the UGA, stands as a testament to their commitment to fostering inclusivity and providing opportunities for aspiring minority golfers.
2025 Division Winners and Runner-up Finishers
Boys 16-18
- 1st Dre Whitfield
- 2nd Duncan Reid
Girls 16-18
- 1st Hayden Price
- 2nd Morgan Rodriguez
Boys 13-15
- 1st Patrick Pinkney
- 2nd David Cochran
Girls 13-15
- 1st Zara Staley
- 2nd Sarah-mari Ramson
Boys 10-12
- 1st Tyler Lambert
- 2nd Coby Jenkins
Girls 10-12
- 1st Chloe Magwe
- 2nd So'lei Latimer
Girls 9U
- 1st Kennedy Lange
Women
- 1st Zoe Slaughter
WE'RE HEADED BACK TO ORLANDO IN 2026
JUNIOR DIVISION
Eight Divisions | Two Days | 16 Trophy’s
There will be one BIG winner in each of the Girl’s and Boy’s divisions.
DIVISIONS:
Boys & Girl’s – U9
Boy’s & Girl’s – 10-12
Boy’s & Girl’s – 13-15
Boy’s & Girl’s – 16-18
SAPPHIRE GOLF TOUR - WINTER INVITATIONAL
16 Women | Two Days | 1 Trophy
There will be one BIG winner in the women’s professional tour division
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