The First Look: 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship presented by LOTS powered by Legacy Rehab
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A first look into the 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship held at Squire Creek Country Club, the #1 rated golf course in Louisiana by Golf Digest, beginning on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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100 players will compete in the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour’s 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship presented by LOTS powered by Legacy Rehab. Saturday morning tee times will begin at 9:00 AM off the 1st and 10th tee. The course will play to a par 72 at 6,700 yards for the Overall Boys Division and approximately 5,700 yards for the Overall Girls and Boys 11-13 Division.
Choudrant, Louisiana – The anticipation builds as
the 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship presented by LOTS prepares to tee off at Squire Creek Country Club on February 28th, marking the first major event of the 2026 season of the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour. Hosted by PGA Tour professional, Sam Burns, this championship stands as a beacon of support for junior golfers, exemplifying Burns’ unwavering commitment to cultivating the next generation of golfing talent in our region.
Sam Burns, whose stellar and consistent play on the PGA Tour has captured the hearts of fans not only in Louisiana, but worldwide, remains a steadfast advocate for junior golf in his home state. With five PGA Tour wins and his recent participation in the 2023 and 2025 Ryder Cups and both the 2022 and 2024 Presidents’ Cups, Burns continues to inspire and mentor young golfers in the state of Louisiana and around the country. Currently ranked 27th in the world, his presence at the Championship promises an awesome and one-of-a-kind atmosphere as he spectates and interacts with some of the rising stars of Louisiana.
The roster for this year’s Championship is filled with talent, showcasing some of the most promising junior golfers from Louisiana alongside competitors hailing from other states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Among the notable participants are the 2025 Girls’ Division Champions Evelynn Artieta (Denham Springs, LA) and Maci Williams (Brusly, LA). In the Boys’ 11-13 Division, the Championship is up for grabs this year as the 2024 champions Owen Lejeune (Baton Rouge, LA) and Madden Baughman (Poplarville, MS) and 2025 champions Grey Ramsey (Choudrant, LA) and Mac Steltenpohl (Dothan, AL) have all moved up a division. Team Louisiana members Crew Galambos (Shreveport, LA) and Landon Lotz (Slidell, LA) look to be a strong team to watch heading into the weekend. The Overall Boys’ Division is looking to be competitive once again. Last year’s runner ups Drew Prieto (Baton Rouge, LA) and Jack Carter (Baton Rouge, LA) are teaming up again in 2026 to take another crack at becoming this year’s champions of the Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball. Other teams to keep an eye on are Hudson Greene (Bossier City, LA) and Slayte Guidry (Shreveport, LA), 2025 LJGT Player of the Year, Parker Greene (Mandeville, LA) and his partner from 2025 Junior River Cup, Wayne Kabrich (Mandeville, LA). Other Team Louisiana members competing in this division are: Augustin Gros, Reed Winkler, Derby Everson, Grey Ramsey, Riggs Ryan, Justin Lotz, and Owen Lejuene. Look for these players to try to add their name to the quickly growing list of distinguished Louisiana junior golfers to win this championship.
Among those already named, there are also other players looking to showcase their talents at Squire Creek Country Club this weekend, including those who have already committed to playing collegiate golf:
Highlighted Players Committed to College Golf Programs:
Kye Hanks – University of Louisiana Lafayette
Gus Pizza – Shelton State Community College
Krysta Loftin – Houston Christian University
Jack Carter – University of Louisiana Lafayette
Drew Prieto – Sewanee: The University of the South
As the excitement builds for the 8th Annual Sam Burns Four-Ball Championship presented by LOTS powered by Legacy Rehab, all eyes turn to Choudrant, Louisiana where history is set to unfold at the prestigious Squire Creek Country Club. Stay tuned for live coverage of the event on Saturday and Sunday, and witness the future stars of golf in action.
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