June 2026 – Hunter Burke has etched his name into Prince Edward Island golf history after becoming the first Island golfer ever to qualify for the prestigious U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.

Burke secured his place at the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship by finishing solo third among a field of 84 golfers at a sectional qualifier held at Beaver Meadows Golf Club in Phoenix, New York. Battling rainy conditions, he shot a 1-over-par round to claim one of only four qualifying spots available. The championship will be held this July at Saucon Valley Country Club in Pennsylvania and features many of the world’s top junior golfers.

The historic qualification capped off an outstanding month for Burke, who also fired a remarkable 64 to win a PEI Junior Tour event at Belvedere Golf Club on June 14, finishing just one stroke shy of the course record. Earlier in June, Burke teamed up with Jason Poley to capture the Avondale Open, a two-person best-ball men’s amateur championship.

Congratulations, Hunter!