At just 10 years old, Ainsley Pasukinis is already making a name for herself in the world of junior golf, proving that passion, practice, and a competitive spirit can take you far — even all the way to Augusta.
Ainsley’s journey began early. She first picked up a golf club at the tender age of 2 and entered her first tournament by age 7. Now, just three years later, she’s blazing a trail to the National Finals of the prestigious Drive, Chip, and Putt Challenge — a youth golf competition that culminates at Augusta National Golf Club during The Masters tournament.
On June 19th, Ainsley competed in a national qualifier at Wyoming Valley Country Club, where she not only advanced to the next round — she dominated. For the first time in her young career, Ainsley swept all three sections of the competition, placing first in the Drive (scoring 10), Chip (45), and Putt (41) categories. Her total score of 96 earned her a commanding victory and a spot in the next round of qualifiers…