SUMTER, S.C. (November 4, 2026) – The future of American golf was on full display at Quixote Club in Sumter, S.C., as 89 of the Southeast's top junior golfers gathered October 31-November 1 for the inaugural U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Southeast State Team Showcase.

The 54-hole championship brought together 45 girls and 44 boys representing Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia for two days of individual and team competition.

When the final putts dropped Sunday afternoon, North Carolina's Ian McGee and Autumn Solesbee had claimed the individual championships, while North Carolina swept the top three positions in the Boys' Team Championship and Georgia captured the Girls' Team Championship.

For the Carolinas, the inaugural Showcase was a resounding success, with players from North and South Carolina claiming both individual titles, the Boys' Team Championship and numerous top-10 finishes.

McGee Claims Boys' Individual Championship

Ian McGee of Durham, N.C., delivered a strong performance to capture the Boys' Individual Championship, finishing at 3-under-par 207 to edge Tennessee's Casen Justice by one stroke.

McGee opened with a 1-over-par 71 before firing a 3-under-par 67 in Saturday's second round to move into contention. He followed with a final-round 69 on Sunday, completing his final 36 holes in 4-under par to secure the inaugural title.

Justice finished runner-up at 2-under-par 208 after rounds of 68-68-72, while Alabama's SJ Thomas took third at 1-under-par 209.

North Carolina's Warren Stiglitz of Denver finished fourth at even-par 210, posting consecutive rounds of 69 to close the championship. South Carolina's Dawson Szabo of Greer rounded out the top five at 2-over-par 212, highlighted by a final-round 68.

The Carolinas continued to feature prominently throughout the top 10. Bennett Scaletta of Belton, S.C., tied for sixth at 3-over-par 213, while Davis Wotnosky of Wake Forest, N.C., finished eighth at 4-over-par 214. Griffin Williams of Greensboro, N.C., placed ninth at 6-over-par 216, and Grayson Baucom of Hickory, N.C., rounded out the top 10 at 7-over-par 217.

In total, seven of the top 10 finishers represented North or South Carolina, highlighting the depth of junior golf talent throughout the region.

Solesbee Captures Girls' Individual Title

Autumn Solesbee of Stanley, N.C., claimed the Girls' Individual Championship with a three-round total of 2-over-par 212, finishing one stroke ahead of Georgia's Addison Peeples.

Solesbee's championship was highlighted by a brilliant second-round 66, the lowest round of the girls' competition. After opening with a 73, she fired the 4-under-par round Saturday afternoon before closing with another 73 on Sunday to secure the victory.

Peeples made a strong push of her own, finishing runner-up at 3-over-par 213 after rounds of 76-68-69. Georgia's Grace Lee finished third at 8-over-par 218.

South Carolina's Mia Carles of Clinton made a late charge up the leaderboard, closing with an even-par 70 to finish fourth at 9-over-par 219. Carles climbed four positions during Sunday's final round.

Alabama's Brooklyn Sutter rounded out the top five at 11-over-par 221.

North Carolina was well represented throughout the remainder of the top 10. Ella June Hannant of Pikeville finished sixth at 12-over-par 222, while Mallory Pitts of Greensboro placed seventh at 13-over-par 223.

Tennessee's May May McGee finished eighth at 14-over-par 224, followed by a tie for ninth between Alabama's Merritt Daniel and Natalia Henderson of Southern Pines, N.C., at 15-over-par 225.

The Carolinas accounted for five of the top 10 positions in the girls' competition, led by Solesbee's championship-winning performance.

North Carolina Sweeps Boys' Team Podium

North Carolina delivered a dominant performance in the Boys' Team Championship, sweeping the top three positions in the final standings.

Team NC – Blue, represented by Warren Stiglitz, Ryan Hedgecoe, Cameron Harvey and Griffin Williams, captured the inaugural team title with a 54-hole total of 15-over-par 645, posting rounds of 217-213-215.

Team NC – Red finished runner-up at 18-over-par 648, just three strokes behind the champions, while Team NC – White completed the sweep in third at 19-over-par 649.

Only four strokes separated North Carolina's three teams after 54 holes, demonstrating the remarkable depth of the state's junior golf talent.

Team NC – Red recorded the lowest team round of the boys' competition with an opening-round 209, while Team NC – White posted a 212 during Saturday's second round.

Tennessee's Blue team finished fourth at 23-over-par 653, followed by South Carolina's Red team in fifth at 26-over-par 656.

South Carolina's White team finished sixth at 32-over-par 662, while its Blue team placed eighth at 36-over-par 666, giving the Palmetto State three teams among the top eight.

Georgia Wins Girls' Team Championship

Georgia emerged victorious in the Girls' Team Championship, with Team GA – Blue, consisting of Kylie Chung, Addison Peeples, Madison Woodrum and Ariel Collins, posting a three-round total of 33-over-par 663 to claim the inaugural title.The Georgia squad recorded rounds of 221-223-219, saving its best team performance for Sunday's final round.

Alabama finished runner-up at 40-over-par 670, seven strokes behind Georgia, while North Carolina's Red team claimed third at 43-over-par 673.

North Carolina's Blue team finished fourth at 46-over-par 676, just three strokes behind its Red counterpart, giving North Carolina two teams among the top four.

Tennessee's Red team rounded out the top five at 53-over-par 683.

South Carolina's Red and White teams finished seventh and eighth, respectively, separated by just one stroke after 54 holes. Team SC – Red finished at 73-over-par 703, while Team SC – White posted a total of 74-over-par 704.

A Showcase for the Future of American Golf

Beyond the competition, the inaugural Southeast State Team Showcase represented an important milestone for the U.S. National Development Program and its mission to develop the next generation of American golfers.

Established in 2023, the USNDP was created to provide a unified pathway for identifying, developing and supporting the country's most promising young players.

The State Team program is a key component of that mission, creating opportunities for talented junior golfers to receive additional development support while representing their home states.

The Southeast Showcase brought together players from six states for a unique championship experience that emphasized both individual achievement and team success.

With 36 holes contested Saturday and the final 18 holes Sunday, the competition provided a demanding test of consistency, endurance and competitive resilience.

The team component added another dimension to the championship, giving players the opportunity to compete for something larger than their individual scores while building relationships with teammates and fellow competitors from across the region.

For the Carolinas, the results offered plenty to celebrate. North Carolina golfers claimed both individual championships and swept the Boys' Team Championship podium, while South Carolina players delivered strong performances throughout both individual and team competitions.

The championship also highlighted the strength of junior golf development across the Southeast, with players from all six participating states gaining valuable experience against some of the region's top competition.

The Carolinas Golf Association extends its appreciation to Quixote Club and its staff for hosting the inaugural Showcase, as well as the USNDP, participating state golf associations, coaches and volunteers who helped make the championship possible.

As the USNDP continues to expand opportunities for junior golfers across the country, events such as the Southeast State Team Showcase will play an important role in developing the next generation of talent.

For the 89 players who gathered at Quixote Club, the inaugural championship provided an opportunity to compete at a high level, proudly represent their states and take another step forward in their development as golfers.

Full individual and team results are available below.