AJGA Release | Girls Team | Golfweek Release

BRASELTON, Ga. – As announced by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) on Saturday afternoon, Illinois women's golf's Kornkamol Sukaree has been named a Rolex Junior Second Team All-American for the 2018 season.

"We are elated Kornkamol (Sukaree) has been recognized for her outstanding play during the 2018 season," said head coach Renee Slone. "This is one of the highest honors a junior golfer can receive. She made the very most of the somewhat limited playing opportunities she had."

Introduced by the American Junior Golf Association in 1978, the Rolex Junior All-America Teams annually recognize players who have proven to be the world's best. The teams, and Rolex Junior Player of the Year honors, were determined exclusively through the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of October 15.

A total of 48 women's golfers ages 14-19 were recognized with the prestigious honor. There are 12 players honored for First and Second teams, while 24 players are recognized for Honorable Mention honors.

"Since it has always been my dream to be named an AJGA All-American, I felt happy and honored," said Sukaree. "Knowing that I can achieve something that has always been my dream, I gain more confidence in myself that I am capable of achieving greater things." 

A force for the Orange and Blue, Sukaree was ranked No. 22 in the Rolex AJGA rankings after back-to-back AJGA titles in July 2018. Sukaree was named as a "Freshman to Watch" in Lance Ringler's Golfweek preseason newcomer rankings. The Bangkok, Thailand native holds the third lowest 54-hole tournament total in program history and has finished in the top-10 twice this season.

"She has enjoyed a strong start to her freshman campaign and we are excited for what the future holds," noted Slone.

The 2018 Rolex Junior All-America Teams and Rolex Junior Players of the Year will be honored Sunday, November 18 during the Rolex Junior All-America Awards Banquet at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

About Rolex

An unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise – Rolex, a Swiss watch manufacture headquartered in Geneva, is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products. Its Oyster and Cellini watches, all certified as Superlative Chronometers for their precision, performance and reliability, are symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, the brand pioneered the development of the wristwatch and is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism invented in 1931. Rolex has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history. A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Through philanthropic programs and a broad palette of sponsorship activities, Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports and exploration, and encourages the spirit of enterprise, as well as the conservation of natural environments.

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