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Champion of Champions Crowns Junior Golf World Winners

Champion of Champions World Championship 2026 crowns eight junior golf winners at Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland.

Champion of Champions Crowns Junior Golf World Winners
Champion of Champions World Championship winners celebrate after the junior golf tournament at Lough Erne Resort
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COUNTY FERMANAGH, July 20, 2026 — The 2026 Champion of Champions World Championship concluded at Lough Erne Resort after bringing together 250 junior golf champions from around the world. Young golfers competed over three days on the Castle Hume and Faldo Championship courses, with eight players securing world titles across different age categories.

The annual invitational tournament welcomed national and regional champions from multiple countries, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading international events in junior golf. Spectators attended the championship in person while fans worldwide followed the action through live scoring.

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Champion of Champions World Championship crowns new winners

The tournament featured boys' and girls' competitions across multiple age divisions, with players demonstrating consistent performances throughout the championship.

The 2026 Boys' World Champions are Jayden Jacobs of South Africa (Under 19), Leo Lambert of England (Under 15), Theo Oderinde of England (Under 12) and Cillian Hirst of Ireland (Under 9).

In the girls' competition, Jasmine Kandlekar of England won the Under 19 title, Larissa Ruby Lang of Germany claimed the Under 14 championship, Ella Kenny of Ireland secured the Under 12 crown and Mila Ferjanic of Slovenia captured the Under 9 title.

Tournament celebrates international junior golf

Tournament Director Michael Gallagher praised the players and everyone involved in delivering another successful edition of the championship.

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"The quality of golf this week has been nothing short of exceptional. To bring together junior champions from every corner of the world and watch them compete with such professionalism, sportsmanship and passion is something truly special," said Michael Gallagher, Tournament Director.

He also congratulated the newly crowned world champions while thanking players, parents, volunteers, officials, sponsors and partners for contributing to the event's success.

Championship returns in 2027

Organisers also acknowledged the support of title sponsor Flogas, host venue Lough Erne Resort, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Cool FM and the tournament's volunteers and partners.

Following the successful conclusion of this year's championship, organisers confirmed that the Champion of Champions World Championship will return to Lough Erne Resort in 2027, where another group of junior golfers will compete for world honours.

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2026 World Champions

Boys

  • Under 19: Jayden Jacobs (South Africa)
  • Under 15: Leo Lambert (England)
  • Under 12: Theo Oderinde (England)
  • Under 9: Cillian Hirst (Ireland)

Girls

  • Under 19: Jasmine Kandlekar (England)
  • Under 14: Larissa Ruby Lang (Germany)
  • Under 12: Ella Kenny (Ireland)
  • Under 9: Mila Ferjanic (Slovenia)

Source: Official tournament announcement. For more information, visit Champion of Champions World Championship.

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