RICHMOND, KY (May 29th, 2025) – The 2025 Kentucky Boys Junior PGA Championship concluded Thursday at Gibson Bay Golf Course, where Luc Kelty of Fisherville delivered a poised and consistent performance to capture the title in the Boys 16-18 Jr PGA Qualifying Division. Kelty posted rounds of 70 and 67 to finish at 7-under-par 137, earning medalist honors and one of Kentucky’s two National Qualifier spots for the National Junior PGA Championship, set to take place July 29–August 1, 2025, at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Kelty showed a strong start of the course with five birdies in round one, then followed up with a flawless bogey-free final round, carding five birdies and 13 pars to seal the win.

Finishing just one shot back was Zach Gladieux of Louisville, who claimed the second National Qualifier position. Gladieux opened with a steady 72 that included three birdies, then charged the leaderboard on Thursday with a 6-under 66, featuring six birdies and 12 pars—the lowest round of the tournament.

Brody Alexander of Louisville led the field after round one thanks to a 4-under 68, which included an eagle on #7. He remained in contention and finished tied for third at 3-under 141, securing the 1st Alternate position for nationals. Sharing that spot was Jackson Burrice, who fired a clutch 67 in the final round, highlighted by an eagle on #7, to earn 2nd Alternate.

Luke Bryant and Barton Rutledge tied for fifth at 2-under 142 to become the 3rd and 4th Alternates, respectively, while Landon Hunt rounded out the alternate list at 1-under 143 (5th Alternate).

In addition to national qualifying honors, the top 25 finishers in this division also earned spots in the 2025 Kentucky Boys Junior Amateur Championship, continuing a strong season of elite junior competition across the state.

Boys 14-15 Division

In the Boys 14-15 Division, William DeCamillis of Louisville charged in round two with an impressive 67 to finish at even-par 144 and capture the title. His final round was the lowest of any player in the division and secured him a one-shot victory.

Griffin Jackson of Glasgow took solo second at 1-over-par 145, following rounds of 73 and 72.

A three-way tie for third at 4-over-par 148 featured strong performances from Noah Baldridge (Jenkins, KY), who bounced back with a 68 in round two, Thomas Leone (Union, KY), and Greyson Cloern (Louisville, KY), all finishing inside the top five of the division.

Past Kentucky Boys Junior PGA Champions

Year    Champion             Runner-Up

2024    Sam Guest           Brody Alexander

2023     Jacob Settles      Sam Guest

2022     Zach Watterson   Clay Pendergrass

2021     Cayden Pope       Zach Watterson & Rylan Wotherspoon

2020     Warren Thomis    Benny Haggin

2019     Benny Haggin      Campbell Kremer

Click here to view the final results.

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The Junior Tour extends its sincere gratitude to Gibson Bay Golf Course and its entire staff for their invaluable assistance in hosting this event.

The Junior Tour looks forward to the upcoming 2025 Kentucky Girls Junior PGA Championship at Winchester Country Club. Click here to view the full Junior Tour event schedule. 

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