Jay Harrison Claims 18th Jimmy Anderson Boys’ Invitational Title
GREENVILLE, N.C. (October 18, 2026) – Jay Harrison of Pinehurst, N.C., captured the 18th Jimmy Anderson Boys’ Invitational at Greenville Country Club, finishing at 3-under-par 137 to earn a four-stroke victory.
Harrison, a member of the Class of 2028, entered Sunday's final round with a one-stroke lead after opening with an even-par 70. He followed with a 3-under 67, the lowest round of the championship, to separate himself from the field and secure the title.
The Pinehurst native got off to a strong start Sunday, recording birdies on Nos. 2, 3 and 5 to make the turn at 3-under 32. After a bogey on the par-4 11th, Harrison bounced back with birdies on Nos. 12 and 14 to reach 4-under for the day. A bogey on No. 17 brought him back to 3-under, but a closing par secured the victory.
Jackson Phipps of Raleigh, N.C., finished runner-up at 1-over 141. The 15-year-old posted rounds of 71 and 70, climbing three spots on the leaderboard during the final round. Phipps recorded three birdies on Sunday, including one on the par-3 10th, to secure second place.
Brennan Kelly of Greer, S.C., made one of the biggest moves of the final round, jumping 11 positions to finish third at 2-over 142. After opening with a 73, Kelly fired a 1-under 69 on Sunday. His final round featured five birdies, including three on the front nine, helping him earn a spot on the podium.
Four players shared fourth place at 3-over 143: Jason Mack of Simpsonville, S.C., Davis Leasure of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., Kalan Strable of Cary, N.C., and Keens Cameron of Pinehurst, N.C.
Three players rounded out the top 10 in a tie for eighth at 4-over 144: Jack Zeida of Pinehurst, N.C., Ryan Hedgecoe of Fayetteville, N.C., and Dawson Szabo of Greer, S.C.
The Carolinas Golf Association extends its appreciation to Greenville Country Club, its staff and membership for hosting the 18th Jimmy Anderson Boys’ Invitational.