The PGA formed a juniors league 10 years ago as a way to get kids excited about golf. Now, golf pro Chip Staebell is working to make that league a reality locally. “We’ve been losing youngsters to soccer, baseball and other sports,” Staebell said, “so this is a way to keep kids involved.”

The league will teach kids etiquette, rules and formats in a fun and competitive way. Currently, Staebell has 16 youngsters signed up for a trio of fall sessions before the league goes live in the spring. More information will be sent out as the season gets closer.

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Ethan Kuhn (left), 13, Owen Breitzka, 13, and Malyx Plock, 14, head for green number two Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Dixon. (Alex T. Paschal)