Midwest Section PGA

2026 Assistant, Senior, & Women’s Championship CHAMPIONS 🏆

Congratulations to Nick Westrich of Shoal Creek Golf Course on capturing the Assistant Championship, Robert Russell of Unity Village Golf Course on winning the Senior Championship, and Kristen Samp of Samp Teaching on securing the Women’s Championship Title!

A special thank you to our host facility, Shoal Creek Golf Course, for providing a fantastic venue and helping make this prestigious championship a success.

We would also like to thank our sponsors, Srixon and Cleveland Golf!

Our 2026 Midwest Junior PGA Championship Medalists & Qualifiers!

Boys 16-18 Medalists
🥇 Jack Butterbaugh • 138 (-6)
🥈 Josh Fratzel • 142 (-2)

Girls 16-18 Medalists
🥇 Lynn Powell • 146 (+2)
🥈 Maddie Myers • 147 (+3)

Boys 13-15 Medalists
🥇 Toby Wagner • 140 (-4)
🥈 John Boulware • 147 (+3) (not pictured)

Girls 13-15 Medalists
🥇 Betsy Mitchell • 142 (-2)
🥈 Jessica Ma • 150 (+6)

Butterbaugh, Wagner, Mitchell, and Powell have punched their tickets to the 2026 National Junior PGA Championship at PGA Frisco!

A huge thank you to our Host Facility, Fred Arbanas Golf Course for hosting the MWPGA Junior PGA Championship!

Round 1 is officially in the books!

After an exciting opening round, Jack Butterbaugh, Jackson Wood, and Toby Wagner are tied atop the Boys Overall Division, while Betsy Mitchell holds the solo lead in the Girls Overall Division.

With qualifying spots still up for grabs, tomorrow is set to be an exciting round. We can’t wait to see who punches their tickets into the National Junior PGA Championship field!

Pro-Junior Championship Champions 🏆

Congratulations to the team of Martel, Swan, Kesler, and Priest on capturing the Best-Ball Championship with an impressive 63 (-9)!

We’d also like to congratulate the team of Bobert, Phillips, Smith, and Hoffman on claiming the Scramble Championship, posting a 59 (-13)!

Rounding out the list of champions, Randy Towner earned the Individual Professional Title, carding a 70 (-2).

Thank you to our host facility, Excelsior Springs Golf Course, and to our event sponsors, Mobile Pro Shop and Titleist/FootJoy, for helping make another successful Pro-Junior Championship possible!

🚨NINE more Midwest Junior Tour events are now OPEN for registration!

Click the link in our bio to become a member and secure your spot today.

Rain couldn’t stop the fun yesterday at Drive, Chip, and Putt 😎

Yesterday, over 100 junior golfers competed at the Twin Oaks Drive, Chip, and Putt in Springfield. Despite the weather, these juniors brought the energy, great attitudes, and plenty of impressive shots throughout the day!

Pictures from yesterday: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15nF5vxalcDBuB312ra5F6BDfUzXNta_l?usp=sharing

PGA HOPE Graduation day at Firekeeper! 🎓

Join us in congratulating our newest PGA HOPE Graduates! Thank you to our instructors for making this session such a meaningful experience, and thank you to our veterans and active-duty military members. We are grateful to have shared the game of golf with such a great group throughout the session.

We would also like to say thank you to KC Area Toyota Dealers for their continued support of this special program and PGA REACH Midwest.

This Memorial Day weekend, let’s come together to honor those who’ve sacrificed so much for our country and communities. and are proud to support Folds of Honor for Patriot Golf Days.

Your support provides educational scholarships for military and first responder families. Show your patriotism and
make a one-time donation at www.foh.org/pgddonate.

A beautiful day at Heritage Park celebrating our newest PGA HOPE graduates. 🇺🇸⛳

Today, veterans graduated from PGA HOPE after weeks of learning, growth, and connection through the game of golf. It has been an honor to witness their progress and be a part of such a meaningful experience.

Congratulations to all of our graduates, and thank you for allowing us to join you on this journey.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, KC Area Toyota Dealers, for their generous support of PGA REACH Midwest and its mission.

2026 Toyota 36-Hole Stroke Play Championship 🏆

Congratulations to Tradgon McCrae of Twin Hills Golf & Country Club on an impressive performance and taking home the first Midwest PGA Major of the year!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, KC Area Toyota Dealers, for their generous and continued support of the Midwest PGA.

We would also like to thank our outstanding host facility, Sycamore Ridge Golf Club, along with our supporting sponsors, , , and !