Golf’s Next GEN

Season 3 of Golf's Next GEN continues with an interview featuring Matt Kuchar, captain of the U.S. Team for the Junior Presidents Cup. In this episode, Kuchar discusses the opportunity to lead the U.S. Team, what he hopes players take away from the experience, and the lessons he has learned throughout his career that continue to shape his approach to leadership. He also reflects on mentoring the next generation of golfers and the importance of representing the U.S. Team in one of junior golf's premier international competitions.
 

In this episode of Golf's Next GEN, hosts Tim Jackman and Thomas Harrison sit down with PGA TOUR winner C.T. Pan to discuss his journey from AJGA junior golfer to one of the game's most respected international ambassadors. They dive into his role as Captain of Team International for the 2026 Junior Presidents Cup, the importance of developing young talent, and what he looks for in the next generation of elite players.
C.T. also shares stories from life on the PGA TOUR, lessons learned throughout his career, and why giving back to junior golf remains a priority through his involvement with the AJGA and aspiring young golfers around the world.
Follow for more episodes featuring top junior golfers, AJGA alumni, and influential voices from across the golf world.

Season 3 of Golf’s Next Gen, the official podcast of the American Junior Golf Association, continues with Episode 4. This episode features an in-depth conversation with Ronin Banerjee, currently ranked No. 5 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings, and Dayton Hansen, COO of ICL Academy. Banerjee shares how he balances elite junior golf with academics through ICL’s online school model, offering a detailed look at his daily schedule and life as one of the top juniors in the country. Hansen breaks down ICL Academy’s mission of building champions for life, explaining how the program supports serious junior golfers by creating flexibility for both school and competitive pursuits while preparing students for success on and off the course.

Season 3 of Golf’s Next GEN continues with Episode 3, the official podcast of the American Junior Golf Association. This episode features Michelle Wie West, major champion and LPGA Tour winner, as she announces her return to competition at the Mizuho Americas Open, where she will also serve as host, along with her plans to compete in the U.S. Women’s Open.

Season 3, Episode 2 spotlights the AJGA’s renewed partnership with FlightScope and the impact that cutting‑edge performance data continues to have on junior golf. We’re joined by Jordan Vogler of FlightScope, who shares insights into the company’s latest innovations and what this long‑term partnership means for the future of player development.

Start Season 3 with the premiere of Golf’s Next GEN, the official podcast of the AJGA. Episode 1 features Johnson Wagner, former PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour player and current CBS Sports analyst, as we talk about his career and his family’s connection to junior golf through his son’s AJGA journey.

Celebrate the season and cap off an incredible year with Episode 9 of Golf’s Next GEN, the official podcast of the AJGA. This special holiday finale features the AJGA Awards and festive trivia and Christmas-themed “Would You Rather” questions with our staff.

Episode No. 8 of Golf’s Next GEN features Hally Leadbetter – content creator, entrepreneur, and former AJGA standout. Hally shares her journey from junior and collegiate golf to becoming one of the most influential voices in the modern golf media landscape. She discusses building a career through humor, storytelling, and authenticity, her work with Golf Digest and CBS Sports, and the launch of her new snack brand, Bunchies. Hally also reflects on the evolution of golf content, her favorite creative projects, and how she continues to help shape a more fun, inclusive future for the game.

Episode No. 7 of Golf’s Next GEN features Morgan Pressel – newly named 2026 PING Junior Solheim Cup Captain, major champion, and 2005 Rolex Junior Player of the Year. Morgan reflects on her journey from AJGA standout to LPGA star, her experience playing in both the Junior and professional Solheim Cups and her current role as a golf broadcaster. She also shares what it means to now lead the next generation as captain, bringing full-circle perspective from player to mentor.

Episode No. 6 of Golf’s Next GEN features Aphrodite Deng, two-time Rolex Junior All-American, 2023 Junior All-Star Team member, and the current No. 1 player in the Rolex AJGA Rankings. Aphrodite talks about her path to the top of junior golf, playing alongside Nelly Korda at the Mizuho Americas Open, and competing at events like the U.S. Girls’ Junior. From balancing high expectations to staying grounded through the grind, Aphrodite shares what fuels her both on and off the course.