New Headline: Rising Star Makes Majestic Debut On Grand Course
The world's best juniors showed out Saturday at Sage Valley. Miles Russell and Asterisk Talley made a bit of history at the 2026 Junior Invitational. Russell became the first boys champion to win back-to-back Junior Invitational titles, and Talley became the first girls winner to have multiple victories at Sage Valley.
Russell, a Florida State commit, shot 5-under 67 in the final round, including two eagles, and finished at 15 under for the tournament. His margin of victory was three over Tennessee signee Tyler Watts. U.
S. Amateur champion Mason Howell came in third, finishing at 7 under. “Rarely do I have an eagle round so to have two today is pretty special,” Russell said.
"It's pretty special. Especially at a place like this that has so much class. You're just lucky to be here.
So, to be able to do it back to back, it's quite an honor. " For Talley, she matched Russell with a 5-under 67 total in the final round, finishing at 5 under for the week. Her margin of victory was also three shots.