X3 Golf 24-25 US Kids overall in 6 of 8 events – 1st PL
The first quarter of 2025 has been a remarkable season for members of the National Golf Player Development Foundation, with junior golfers across the country making impressive strides in their competitions.
Ken Elam Jr. of Arizona had a dominant showing in the X3 Golf 24–25 US Kids series, placing first overall in six of eight events. In Florida, Staci Pla earned a T20 finish at the prestigious Kathy Whitworth Invitational and a T14 at the AJGA Burningtree Open, where she also secured the Final Day Low Round award with a score of 69.
Kylani Gathers, also from Florida, placed third at the US Kids South Carolina State Championship. Vivian Lott from Georgia enjoyed a strong quarter, finishing third at the Peggy Kirk Bell, first at the SJGT Four Ball, and second at the SJGT Sea Pines.
Ashley Shaw of Arizona continued to shine with a tenth-place finish at the Fortinet Stanford Invitational hosted by Rose Zhang and a fifth-place finish at the K.J. Choi Foundation Texas Junior Championship, where she recorded nine birdies in the final round.
Tyler Lambert of Washington, DC showed consistency with a third-place finish at the Southeast Cup, first at the UGA Invitational and the Baltimore Junior Golf Open, and fourth at the Lauren Hill Jr. Open. He has also been invited to the 2025 Mack Champ Invitational.
Cam Guyton from Georgia had a strong showing as well, placing third at The Southern Showcase (73-74), second at the US Kids Golf South Carolina State Invitational, and second at the Notah Begay III Qualifier (76-73).
Tye Treadwell from Nebraska led his Westside High School team match as the medalist with a round of 70.
Kaylee Gatlin of Mississippi tied for 14th at the AJGA Preview at Oak Wing and looks forward to competing in the US Women’s Open Qualifier and the Mack Champ Invitational. She is a recipient of the 2025 Congaree Grant and a member of Steph Curry’s Underrated Tour.
These results reflect the growing talent and dedication of NGPDF athletes as they continue to compete and represent the future of golf.
For more information o n the National Golf Players Development Foundation contact Mark N. Lowry, Founder and President, National Golf Player Development Foundation. Email: mnl@ngpdf.org or visit www.ngpdf.org or call (480) 294-3532
