Some future PGA stars are Abbotsford-bound for a brand new season of the NextGen Pacific Championship, which kicks off at Ledgeview Golf Club on Friday.

A total of 156 junior golfers are competing in this weekend's competition, which marks the first of six qualifying events this summer for the 2025 national junior championships.

Ledgeview general manager Brad Clapp said that the Abbotsford course has played host to countless promising young golfers in the past, including several PGA legends.

"Hosting some of the top junior golfers is exciting for all involved, staff, management, and members, as we are proud of what we have to offer," Clapp said.

"Players should not underestimate Ledgeview at all when seeing the 6,200 total yardage. Precision tee shots, extremely strong short game, and patience will be needed for all three days in order to be successful. It is what helped develop players such as Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor, and it is what will be needed by the eventual winners come Sunday."

Getting home turf advantage will be Abbotsford golfers Alexis Thorsell, Avin Phillips, Drew Huston, Eric Yao, Isaiah Reddicopp, Noah Reddicopp, and Lukas Selander-Wendt.

After the first two days of competition, the field will be reduced to the top 50 boys and 20 girls, who will continue to vie for a top spot and earn their place in the national championships.

The top eight finalists for the boys will advance to the 2025 Canadian Junior Boys and Girls Championships in August.