FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2025
India Ricks
American Junior Golf Association
iricks@ajga.org
HV3 Foundation Junior Championship presented by Visit Mooresville moves to Mooresville Golf Club
BRASELTON, GA – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is excited to announce Visit Mooresville and the Mooresville Golf Club as presenting sponsor and host for the HV3 Foundation Junior Championship presented by Visit Mooresville in Mooresville, North Carolina, from August 18-21, 2025. Now in its sixth year, the event aims to showcase talented junior golfers from around the world and offers an unforgettable experience for juniors and spectators alike.
Mooresville is excited to welcome the tournament to its community. The Mooresville Golf Club, a renowned Donald Ross-designed venue, provides the perfect backdrop for this elite competition with its challenging layout and picturesque scenery.
“The Mooresville Golf Club staff is thrilled to host the biggest junior golf tournament available, the American Junior Golf Association in 2025,” said Luke Steimke, General Manager of Mooresville Golf Club. “This is a great way to showcase both the Mooresville Golf Club and the town of Mooresville to the top junior players in the world. We look forward to a great week in August!”.
The HV3 Foundation Junior Championship is more than just a tournament; it’s a celebration of community and youth development. By partnering with Visit Mooresville, the tournament aims to create a positive economic impact while showcasing the town’s vibrant charm and hospitality.
“Visit Mooresville is excited to be the presenting partner for American Junior Golf Association’s inaugural ‘HV3 Foundation Junior Championship presented by Visit Mooresville”, added Randy DuTeau, Executive Director of Visit Mooresville. “We look forward to showcasing the Mooresville Golf Club and sharing all that the wonderful Town of Mooresville has to offer to the tournament competitors, their families, and AJGA staff.”
The HV3 Foundation actively supports the AJGA’s efforts to help provide young golfers with opportunities to grow their skills, build confidence, and nurture their passion for the game.
“We are honored to join forces once again with the AJGA to host the 6th HV3 Foundation Junior Championship presented by Visit Mooresville”, said Jason Cox, Executive Director of the HV3 Foundation.
“Together, through initiatives like the AJGA’s Liberty National ACE Grant, we share a commitment of creating affordable opportunities for young athletes to compete at the highest levels of junior golf. We deeply appreciate the City of Mooresville for its invaluable support, which empowers us to fulfill our mission of growing the game and making golf more accessible for everyone.”
The AJGA is equally excited about bringing this prestigious tournament to Mooresville, further cementing the town’s reputation as a premier golf destination. The tournament will feature a full field of talented junior golfers competing over three days, with opportunities for spectators to witness high-level play and engage with the community of Mooresville.
“We’re excited to bring the HV3 Foundation Junior Championship to the Town of Mooresville,” said Patrick Cansfield, Director, Development of the AJGA. “Beyond providing entertainment and community engagement opportunities for residents and visitors alike, the economic impact of this event will stimulate local businesses and foster long-term growth leaving a lasting positive legacy for the community.”
For more information on opportunities to get involved with the event please contact Houston Denney (hdenney@ajga.org) or Adam Stover (astover@ajga.org) in the AJGA Tournament Business Affairs Department.
For more information on the AJGA’s programs, upcoming tournaments, or initiatives, please visit ajga.org or contact India Ricks (iricks@ajga.org) in the AJGA Communications Department.
About the AJGA
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls, ages 12-19) of more than 9,000 members from 50 states and 51 foreign countries. Through initiatives like the Liberty National ACE Grant, a financial assistance program, and Leadership Links, a service-oriented platform that teaches juniors charitable-giving skills, the AJGA fosters the growth of golf’s next generation.
TaylorMade and adidas are the AJGA’s Global Sponsors, supporting the AJGA for more than 25 years. TaylorMade has served as the Official Ball of the AJGA since 2016. adidas has been the Official Apparel and Footwear of the AJGA since 2017. Rolex, in its fourth decade of AJGA sponsorship, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 1,000 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Justin
Thomas, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Jessica Korda, Nelly Korda, Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis, Inbee Park, Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang.