The Mercy Health Foundation’s American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Mahoning Valley Junior All-Star and AJGA Mahoning Valley Preview tournaments were held the week of June 23, 2025, at Mill Creek Golf Course, drawing hundreds of junior golfers and setting new records for the community.
The two tournaments welcomed 300 junior competitors from across the country and around the world, including six players who earned their spots in the Junior All-Star through a Sunday regional qualifier featuring 124 golfers. In addition to the players, the event brought together more than 100 volunteers, 40+ college coaches from across the United States, and two dozen AJGA tournament staff and interns.
The 2025 AJGA event delivered a record-setting $462,174 in economic impact for the Mahoning Valley, contributing to a cumulative total of more than $3.58 million since the tournament’s inception in 2016. This economic boost reflects visitor spending on lodging, dining, entertainment, and transportation. Since its beginning, the tournament has also raised over $74,350 for local charities and has showcased golfers representing all 50 states and 39 countries.
Champions Crowned
Mercy Health Foundation’s Mahoning Valley AJGA Junior All-Star Tournament
Female Champion: Grace Carter (Jupiter, Florida) – Nine under par (201), breaking the female course record at Mill Creek with a Round 2 score of 63 on the South Course.
Male Champion: Trent Reidel (Medina, Ohio) – Two under par (208).
Mercy Health Foundation’s Mahoning Valley AJGA Junior Preview Tournament
Female Champion: Willa Borough (Lexington, Kentucky) – Two over par (142).
Male Champion: Alex Renda (Rancho Santa Fe, California) – One over par (141).
Mill Creek Golf Course extends gratitude to the Mercy Health Foundation, Title Sponsor of the 2025 tournament, along with Presenting Sponsors: Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Farmers Trust Company, Fox Sports, Meridian Healthcare, Huntington Bank, Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation, Shark Ninja, TaylorMade Golf, TransAmerica, and Youngstown Live. Additional thanks go to numerous local businesses who supported the tournament as hole partners.
We would also like to thank our media partners — YSN, WFMJ, WKBN, 1240 WBBW, 570 WKBN, Tribune Chronicle, and The Vindicator — for their coverage throughout the week.
About American Junior Golf Association The AJGA is a 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. AJGA Alumni include the likes of: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Speith, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, Lexi Thompson and Sergio Garcia.
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The Mercy Health Foundation’s American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Mahoning Valley Junior All-Star Event and AJGA Mahoning Valley Preview Events took place the week of June 23, 2025, at Mill Creek Golf Course. The tournaments hosted 300 junior competitors, including six junior players who earned their spot in a Sunday regional qualifier event for the Junior All Star with a field of 124 players. Over 100+ volunteers, 40+ college coaches from all over the United States, along with two dozen tournament staff and interns from the AJGA were also in attendance at the 2025 tournament.
The 2025 AJGA tournament set a new financial record of $462,174.00 thousand in economic impact for the Mahoning Valley and a total of $3,586,332.00 million in economic windfall since its inception in 2016. This impact includes lodging for families and AJGA representatives, rental cars, dining, and entertainment spending. To date, the AJGA event has raised over $74,350.00 for local charities and has represented players from all 50 states as well as 39 different countries over the years. Many thanks to the Title Sponsor the Mercy Health Foundation and Presenting Sponsors which included the Mahoning County Convention & Visitor Bureau, Farmers Trust Company, Fox Sports, Meridian Healthcare, Huntington Bank, Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation, Shark Ninja, Taylor Made Golf, TransAmerica and Youngstown Live as well as multiple local companies/businesses that were hole partners throughout the event week.
Grace Carter, of Jupiter, Florida was the female champion coming in at nine under par (201), who in addition broke the female course record at Mill Creek with a 63 on the South Course in Round two. Trent Reidel from Medina, Ohio was the male champion with a score of two under par (208) for the week for the Mercy Health Foundation’s Mahoning Valley AJGA Junior All Star Tournament.
Willa Borough from Lexington, Kentucky was the female champion coming in at two over par (142) and Alex Renda of Rancho Santa Fe, California was the male champion with a score of one over par (141) for the week for the Mercy Health Foundation’s Mahoning Valley AJGA Junior Preview Tournament.
Mill Creek Golf Course would like to thank the Mercy Health Foundation for their title sponsorship as well as all the spectators who attended the event in addition to this year’s media partners YSN, WFMJ, WKBN, 1240 WBBW, 570 WKBN, Tribune Chronicle, and The Vindicator for their coverage during the week.
About American Junior Golf Association The AJGA is a 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. AJGA Alumni include the likes of: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Speith, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, Lexi Thompson and Sergio Garcia.
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On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Mill Creek MetroParks will welcome the annual Panerathon 10K and 2-Mile Walk/Run, an inspiring community event that brings together thousands of participants. To safely accommodate the race, the following roads within the MetroParks will be closed to all vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian traffic from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:
Fellows Drive
Calvary Run Drive
Price Road
West Glacier Drive
Slippery Rock Bridge
West Park Drive
Birch Hill Drive
Access to Fellows Riverside Gardens will be available via McKinley Avenue only. Lake Glacier Boathouse will be closed.
The MetroParks is proud to host this impactful event that promotes wellness, brings the community together, and raises funds for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We encourage park visitors to plan ahead and consider alternative routes or park destinations during this time.
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2025 Mercy Health Foundation’s AJGA Mahoning Valley Junior Tournaments Achieve Record-Breaking Impact at Mill Creek Golf Course
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe Mercy Health Foundation’s American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Mahoning Valley Junior All-Star and AJGA Mahoning Valley Preview tournaments were held the week of June 23, 2025, at Mill Creek Golf Course, drawing hundreds of junior golfers and setting new records for the community.
The two tournaments welcomed 300 junior competitors from across the country and around the world, including six players who earned their spots in the Junior All-Star through a Sunday regional qualifier featuring 124 golfers. In addition to the players, the event brought together more than 100 volunteers, 40+ college coaches from across the United States, and two dozen AJGA tournament staff and interns.
The 2025 AJGA event delivered a record-setting $462,174 in economic impact for the Mahoning Valley, contributing to a cumulative total of more than $3.58 million since the tournament’s inception in 2016. This economic boost reflects visitor spending on lodging, dining, entertainment, and transportation. Since its beginning, the tournament has also raised over $74,350 for local charities and has showcased golfers representing all 50 states and 39 countries.
Champions Crowned
Mill Creek Golf Course extends gratitude to the Mercy Health Foundation, Title Sponsor of the 2025 tournament, along with Presenting Sponsors: Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Farmers Trust Company, Fox Sports, Meridian Healthcare, Huntington Bank, Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation, Shark Ninja, TaylorMade Golf, TransAmerica, and Youngstown Live. Additional thanks go to numerous local businesses who supported the tournament as hole partners.
We would also like to thank our media partners — YSN, WFMJ, WKBN, 1240 WBBW, 570 WKBN, Tribune Chronicle, and The Vindicator — for their coverage throughout the week.
About American Junior Golf Association
The AJGA is a 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. AJGA Alumni include the likes of: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Speith, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, Lexi Thompson and Sergio Garcia.
The AJGA Tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course Continues to Flourish Financial Success for Mahoning Valley
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe Mercy Health Foundation’s American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Mahoning Valley Junior All-Star Event and AJGA Mahoning Valley Preview Events took place the week of June 23, 2025, at Mill Creek Golf Course. The tournaments hosted 300 junior competitors, including six junior players who earned their spot in a Sunday regional qualifier event for the Junior All Star with a field of 124 players. Over 100+ volunteers, 40+ college coaches from all over the United States, along with two dozen tournament staff and interns from the AJGA were also in attendance at the 2025 tournament.
The 2025 AJGA tournament set a new financial record of $462,174.00 thousand in economic impact for the Mahoning Valley and a total of $3,586,332.00 million in economic windfall since its inception in 2016. This impact includes lodging for families and AJGA representatives, rental cars, dining, and entertainment spending. To date, the AJGA event has raised over $74,350.00 for local charities and has represented players from all 50 states as well as 39 different countries over the years. Many thanks to the Title Sponsor the Mercy Health Foundation and Presenting Sponsors which included the Mahoning County Convention & Visitor Bureau, Farmers Trust Company, Fox Sports, Meridian Healthcare, Huntington Bank, Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation, Shark Ninja, Taylor Made Golf, TransAmerica and Youngstown Live as well as multiple local companies/businesses that were hole partners throughout the event week.
Grace Carter, of Jupiter, Florida was the female champion coming in at nine under par (201), who in addition broke the female course record at Mill Creek with a 63 on the South Course in Round two. Trent Reidel from Medina, Ohio was the male champion with a score of two under par (208) for the week for the Mercy Health Foundation’s Mahoning Valley AJGA Junior All Star Tournament.
Willa Borough from Lexington, Kentucky was the female champion coming in at two over par (142) and Alex Renda of Rancho Santa Fe, California was the male champion with a score of one over par (141) for the week for the Mercy Health Foundation’s Mahoning Valley AJGA Junior Preview Tournament.
Mill Creek Golf Course would like to thank the Mercy Health Foundation for their title sponsorship as well as all the spectators who attended the event in addition to this year’s media partners YSN, WFMJ, WKBN, 1240 WBBW, 570 WKBN, Tribune Chronicle, and The Vindicator for their coverage during the week.
About American Junior Golf Association
The AJGA is a 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. AJGA Alumni include the likes of: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Speith, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, Lexi Thompson and Sergio Garcia.
Closures Scheduled in Mill Creek Park for Panerathon 2025 Event
/in Closures, Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffOn Sunday, August 24, 2025, Mill Creek MetroParks will welcome the annual Panerathon 10K and 2-Mile Walk/Run, an inspiring community event that brings together thousands of participants. To safely accommodate the race, the following roads within the MetroParks will be closed to all vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian traffic from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:
Access to Fellows Riverside Gardens will be available via McKinley Avenue only. Lake Glacier Boathouse will be closed.
The MetroParks is proud to host this impactful event that promotes wellness, brings the community together, and raises funds for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We encourage park visitors to plan ahead and consider alternative routes or park destinations during this time.