At the 2026 U.S. Kids Golf World Teen Championship held at the prestigious Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in North Carolina, USA, San Diego resident Alice Okuri, originally from Japan, claimed victory in the Girls 13 Division to earn the prestigious title of World Champion. (Note: SUBETEE was used during the tournament.)

Tournament Results & Key Data

• Winner: Alice Okuri
• Division: Girls 13 Division
• Venue: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club (North Carolina, USA)
• Format: 36-hole shortened competition (reduced from 54 holes due to severe weather)

Clutch Performance in Weather-Shortened 36-Hole Contest

The tournament was hit by persistent severe weather, forcing officials to shorten the competition from the scheduled 54 holes to 36 holes under demanding conditions. Sudden schedule reductions place immense mental pressure on players, drastically altering pacing strategies and amplifying the weight of every single stroke. Even under these arduous conditions, Okuri maintained unwavering focus and steady play, rising above the crowded field to capture the crown.

A Next-Generation Junior Golfer to Watch

The U.S. Kids Golf World Teen Championship is widely known as a premier gateway where top junior golfers from around the world gather. The 13-year-old division is particularly fierce, marked by a significant step up in competition level. Having proven her skills—honed at her base in San Diego—on the world stage, expectations are high for Alice Okuri’s continued success and future growth.