Bourbon, MO – Imperial, the #1 golf headwear brand in both the on and off course retail channels as reported by Golf Datatech and voted #1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) in 2022, is proud to be a major partner of the Junior Presidents Cup.
The Presidents Cup and American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) have unveiled the teams for the 2022 Junior Presidents Cup, which is set to take place September 19-20 at Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte. The Junior Presidents Cup will precede the 2022 Presidents Cup, which will be contested at nearby Quail Hollow Club later that week.
As the “Official Headwear of the AJGA” all Junior Presidents Cup players will be wearing Imperial headwear this year as part of their team uniform.
“Imperial is extremely proud to be a major partner of the 2022 Junior Presidents Cup at Myers Park Country Club,” said David Shaffer, Senior Vice President of Sales at Imperial. “As we approach the Presidents Cup this year, golf has never been more on a global spotlight. The golfers competing in the Junior Presidents Cup represent the future of the sport and Imperial is honored to support them in their pursuit of greatness.”
The U.S. Team will be made up of the leading 10 qualified players based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of Aug. 19, 2022, along with the 11th player, who will be selected by U.S. Team Captain Notah Begay III. The 12th and final spot will be awarded to the leading player based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of Sept. 8, 2022, who is not otherwise qualified. In the event of a tie, the selection will be decided by the individual ranked highest on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) list at that time.
The International Team will be made up of the leading 10 qualified players based on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) as of Aug. 19, 2022, along with the 11th player, who will be selected by International Team Captain Tim Clark. The 12th and final spot will be awarded to the leading player on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) list as of Sept. 8, 2022. In the event of a tie, the selection will be decided by the individual ranked highest on the most previous WAGR™ revision.
The 12-player teams for the 2022 Junior Presidents Cup are listed below:
International Team – Captain Tim Clark
| Player | Country | Grad |
| WENYI DING | CHN | 2023 |
| ALDRICH POTGIETER | RSA | 2023 |
| JEFFREY GUAN | AUS | 2023 |
| RAYHAN ABDUL LATIEF | INO | 2024 |
| YURAV PREMLALL | RSA | 2022 |
| PONGSAPAK LAOPAKDEE | THA | 2023 |
| YEO BOON XIANG ANSON | MYS | 2024 |
| JONATHAN XAVIER HARTONO | INO | 2022 |
| CHRIS RICHARDS JR. | TTB | 2022 |
| JAYDEN FORD | NZL | 2023 |
| JOSHUA BAI* | NZL | 2024 |
| JUAN VELASQUEZ | COL | 2024 |
United States Team – Captain Notah Begay III
| Player | State | Grad |
| ERIC LEE | CA | 2023 |
| NICHOLAS GROSS | PA | 2024 |
| BRYAN KIM | MD | 2023 |
| JACKSON KOIVUN | NC | 2023 |
| ETHAN GAO | GA | 2023 |
| JOHNNIE CLARK | AZ | 2023 |
| MATT MOLONEY | VA | 2024 |
| AARON POUNDS | TX | 2023 |
| HENRY GUAN | TX | 2026 |
| PJ MAYBANK | MI | 2023 |
| PRESTON STOUT* | TX | 2023 |
| CARSON KIM | CA | 2023 |
*Captain’s Pick
Click here for complete Junior Presidents Cup Team Standings.
Imperial has been the ‘Official Headwear of the AJGA’ since 2019 and will continue through 2026. AJGA staff and interns wear Imperial headwear at all AJGA events. Members of the 2022 Wyndham Cup, Junior Presidents Cup and the 2023 PING Junior Solheim Cup teams will also sport Imperial hats as part of their team uniform.
About Imperial
Founded in 1916, Imperial is the leading manufacturer of premium quality headwear, apparel and accessories for the golf market. Imperial’s products can be found at 99 of the Top 100 and over 70% of the Top 400 golf courses in the United States. Imperial is committed to style, functionality and perfection in fit and comfort. It is this commitment that has allowed the creation of a wide variety of headwear and apparel with quality that is second to none. Renowned for its superior customer service and art customization capabilities, Imperial offers its products using the most innovative fabrics and designs, as well as logo decoration and embellishment technologies. For further information please visitImperialsports.com. Follow Imperial on Twitter and Instagram at @ImperialHats and on Facebook at facebook.com/ImperialHeadwear.
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 7,300 members from 50 states and 60 foreign countries. Through initiatives like the Achieving Competitive Excellence (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 National 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 900 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Rickie Fowler, Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Ariya Jutanugarn, Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis, Brittany Lincicome, Anna Nordqvist, Inbee Park and Lexi Thompson.
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