A field of 70 of the nation’s top junior girls golfers began competition at The Lakes at Castle Hills, with 68 players completing the championship.

Kelly Zhang of Hillsborough, California (Class of 2030) captured the 2026 Kathy Whitworth Invitational title with rounds of 70–70 for a two-day total of 4-under par (140).

Finishing just one stroke behind in second place was Zoey Kim of Los Angeles, California (Class of 2027) at 3-under par (141), while Hailey Kim of Simi Valley, California (Class of 2029) finished third at 2-under par (142).

Now in its 27th year, the Kathy Whitworth Invitational continues to attract elite junior talent, with players representing 16 states and three countries. This marked the second year the championship was played at The Lakes at Castle Hills, set up at 6,308 yards.