Round 1 of the 2026 Tour Championship complete with multiple round leaders.

A look into the first round of the 202g LJGT Tour Championship held at Links on the Bayou in Alexandria, Louisiana on Friday, September 26, 2026.  

Championship Links: Scoring & Results 

Alexandria, LA — The 2026 Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT), where Louisiana’s top junior golfers teed it up for the Tour Championship and a chance to claim Player of the Year honors.

In the Overall Boys Division, Brooks Blanchard of Metairie and Reed Winkler of Shreveport started off strong firing a six-under-par 66 in the first round. Blanchard and Winkler each had a total of 7 birdies today. Augustin Gros of Metairie is not far back behind them, scoring a 68 today. 

In the Overall Girls Division (13–18), Isabella Reeves of Alexandria and Evelynn Artieta of Denham Springs started off strong firing even 72's.

In the Boys 12-12 Division , Landon Lotz of Slidell posted a one-under-par 71. Crew Galambos of Shreveport isn't far behind, firing a two-over-par, 74 for the first round.

In the Boys 10-11 Division, Grey Weir of Stonewall shot four-over-par 76 with JJ Hebert of St. Martinville right behind him at 80.

With the 2026 Tour Championship rolling into its final round, the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is excited to crown Player of the Year, as this is the last tournament of the 2026 season. The Player of the Year award will be recognized at the end of the tournament, with Justin Lotz of Slidell at the top right now. Not far behind, Alex Roebuck and Grey Ramsey have a big chance as well. For the girls, Grace Goodwin takes the lead at 600 points. In the boys 12-13 and 10-11 divisions, Landon Lotz and Grey Weir are in the lead.

The LJGT extends its gratitude to Links on the Bayou and its staff for their hospitality and help making this a memorable championship weekend in Alexandria.

About the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour

The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is dedicated to promoting junior golf and developing those junior golfers in the region. Through tournaments, clinics, and educational programs, the tour provides young golfers with opportunities to improve their skills, compete at a high level, and foster a lifelong love for the game. The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is committed to giving back to young golfers, while also instilling values of sportsmanship, integrity, and camaraderie among its participants.