Far Hills, New Jersey: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named the eight junior golfers – four boys and four girls – who will represent the United States in the 2015 Trans-Pacific Junior Golf Match, conducted by the USGA and the China Golf Association.
The USA Team will partner with Mexico to face the People’s Republic of China and Chinese Taipei in this team match play competition, scheduled to take place at Beijing’s Topwin Golf and Country Club from August 26-28.
The boys who will represent the USA are Kyosuke Hara, 16; Doc Redman, 17; Spencer Soosman, 17; and Kyle Suppa, 17.
The girls named to the team are Sierra Brooks, 17; Mika Liu, 16; Hannah O’Sullivan, 17; and Angel Yin, 16. Last week, O’Sullivan defeated Brooks 3 and 2 in the US Women’s Amateur Championship final for her first USGA title.
“We are pleased to announce these eight junior golfers who will represent the United States at the Trans-Pacific Junior Golf Match,” said Skip Gist, USGA Vice President and Chairman of the International Team Selection Committee. “This competition is an excellent opportunity for everyone involved. We look forward to another exciting event and a great week in China.”
On Wednesday, the first day of competition, the USA will face China, and Mexico will take on Chinese Taipei. The morning will feature four-ball matches, followed by mixed foursomes in the afternoon.
On Thursday, the USA will compete against Chinese Taipei, while Mexico faces China. The morning will consist of mixed four-ball and the afternoon will consist of foursomes.
On Friday, the USA and Mexico will team up to face China and Chinese Taipei in 16 singles matches.
The USGA and CGA have conducted three previous match play competitions, two in China and one in the United States, which featured only teams from the USA and China.
The purpose of the match is to promote high-level competition and foster friendship among global athletes. The Trans-Pacific is a counting event for the World Amateur Golf Ranking and holds elite status for strength of field for both the girls’ and boys’ competitions.