Brown Holds One-Shot Lead Heading Into Final Round at Wyndham Invitational

The Wyndham Invitational presented by Odyssey returns to Sedgefield Country Club for the 24th playing of one of the AJGA’s premier boys-only invitationals. Held June 10–13, the 54-hole stroke play event will feature 72 of the top junior golfers from across the globe competing on the same Donald Ross-designed layout that hosts the PGA TOUR’s Wyndham Championship.

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Round Two Recap

Blake Brown of Cypress, Texas, remains atop the leaderboard after 36 holes at the Wyndham Invitational presented by Odyssey, following a second-round 68 to reach 7-under 133 overall. Brown tallied four birdies and two bogeys in Round 2 to preserve a one-stroke lead heading into the final round at Sedgefield Country Club.

Hot on his heels are Giuseppe Puebla and Willie Gordon at 6-under 134. Puebla surged into contention with a 66, highlighted by five birdies, an eagle, and three bogeys. Gordon posted the round of the tournament so far—a sizzling 64 that included eight birdies and two bogeys—vaulting up 16 spots on the leaderboard.

Jessy Huebner continued his consistent play, notching four birdies and a lone bogey for a 67 that moved him to 5-under, tied for fourth with Cole Stockard, Connor Herrera, and Kuan Zhou. Stockard fired a 65 thanks to five birdies, an eagle, and two bogeys to make one of the day’s biggest leaderboard climbs.

Defending champion Asher Vargas bounced back from an opening-round 71 with a steadier 70 on Tuesday, carding three birdies and three bogeys to sit at 1-over-par (T23) heading into the final round. Round 1 co-runner-up Preston Hage struggled with five bogeys against four birdies en route to a 71 and sits at 3-under.

About the Field

This year’s field once again lives up to the Invitational label. Among the 72 competitors:

• 41 players ranked inside the Top 100 of the Rolex AJGA Rankings
• 7 Rolex Junior All-Americans
• 34 college commits
• Players representing 19 U.S. states and 5 countries
• 41 current or former AJGA champions

With so many battle-tested juniors in the field, low scores and tight competition are expected.

Returning Champion Leads Elite Field

Asher Vargas of Spring, Texas, returns to defend his title after going wire-to-wire in 2024 to earn his first career AJGA Invitational win. Ranked No. 4 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings and a University of North Carolina commit, Vargas is coming off a breakout year that saw him earn Rolex Junior All-American honors.

Other top contenders include:

• Jessy Huebner (No. 13)
• Giuseppe Puebla (No. 20)
• Phillip Dunham (No. 21)

Sedgefield: A Proven Test of Champions

Sedgefield Country Club, playing at 6,982 yards and par 70, has hosted this event 17 times, including the last 12 consecutive years. Its classic Ross layout tests all aspects of a player’s game, and the event is a launchpad for future stars. 49 PGA TOUR winners have teed it up here in their junior days, including Justin Thomas, Brian Harman, and Peter Uihlein.

Tournament History & Records

• Lowest 72-Hole Total: 269 (-11) – Billy Kennerly, 2011
• Lowest 54-Hole Total: 197 (-13) – Karl Vilips, 2018
• Lowest Single Round: 62 (-8) – Karl Vilips, 2018

Past champions include David and Maxwell Ford, Henry Guan, Blades Brown, and Trent Phillips.

Last Year’s Recap

In 2024, Asher Vargas emerged from a tightly contested field with rounds of 66-68-70 (-6) to capture his first invitational title. He held off Mason Howell, Ronin Banerjee, and John Daniel Culbreth.

• 1st: Asher Vargas – 204 (-6)
• T2: Mason Howell, Ronin Banerjee – 206 (-4)
• 4th: John Daniel Culbreth – 207 (-3)

Schedule of Events

• Saturday, June 8: Qualifier
• Sunday, June 9: Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament
• Monday–Thursday, June 10–13: Tournament Rounds (54-hole stroke play)

The 2025 Wyndham Invitational presented by Odyssey promises another exciting chapter in the tournament’s storied history as the game’s brightest young stars take on one of the AJGA’s most prestigious stages.