Kylie Chung wins second Ninja Invitational as Janet Xiyu Lin launches new Pathways Project

Sep 7, 2026

The second Ninja Invitational hosted by Janet Xiyu Lin wrapped up in Bowling Green, Florida, over Labor Day weekend, with 15-year-old Kylie Chung taking home the title after an impressive 13-under-par performance.

Chung led throughout the tournament to earn her first Invitational title and second AJGA victory of the year. She is currently No. 31 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings.

The field brought together top junior girls from five countries and 14 states, including 53 past AJGA champions, six Rolex Junior All-Americans, and 14 players committed to college golf programs.

The tournament began with a welcome dinner hosted by Lin, where she announced a new initiative under the CJ Wang Foundation: the Janet Lin Pathways Project.

Supporting high-level junior tournaments that create opportunities for aspiring young golfers is one focus of the project, but Lin told players that she hopes it can provide support that extends well beyond competition.

“I realize that young golfers don’t just need great tournaments. They need access, guidance, and most importantly, they need to understand the different possibilities the world of golf can present to them,” - Janet Xiyu Lin

Lin hopes events such as the Ninja Invitational can help young golfers realize their potential, broaden their horizons, and build relationships with players from different backgrounds. The Janet Lin Pathways Project will also work to create stronger connections between young golfers in the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the world.

This year, two players who earned their places through qualifiers hosted by Lin in China and Hong Kong traveled to Florida to compete in the Ninja Invitational.

The Janet Lin Pathways Project supports junior tournaments and training while creating opportunities for mentorship, international competition, and education. Through partnerships and events in the U.S. and Asia, the project aims to give promising young golfers greater access to the experiences, resources, and relationships that can help them develop both on and off the course.

“There is no single right pathway for every young golfer,” Lin said. “Our job is to help them see what is possible, give them access to the people and opportunities that can help them grow, and ultimately empower them to choose their own path.”