Arjun Chaudhary
Class of 2027
Melbourne, Australia
⛳GA Handicap +0.3
Ranked #33 Australian Boys Order of Merit
🏅GPA: 3.65 🏅SAT: 1280 (Resit planned)
Coach: Steve Bann
Intro
Arjun is a high-ceiling “late bloomer” who transitioned from a multi-sport background to a top junior golfer within the last few years. Under the five-year guidance of world-renowned coach Steve Bann, he has developed a sophisticated game capable of scoring on championship style layouts.
A member at Kingston Heath and Riversdale, Arjun is accustomed to navigating firm green speeds, playing in adverse weather having lived in Melbourne, Australia which is known for its unpredictable weather conditions, rain, high winds, and demanding course management scenarios.
Key Highlights & Performance
SSAV Championship 2026 (High School 18 holes)
T1 State Golf Champions – Wesley College | 74
APS/AGSV Championship 2026 (High School 18 holes)
T1 Individual Boy, 72 | T1 APS/AGSV Team Champions – Wesley College
ACT Junior Open 2026 (WAGR 72 holes, equivalent to AJGA mid tier events)
T5 | 74-69-71-69 (283) | T1 Nett Category
VIC Junior Open 2025 (WAGR 72 holes, equivalent to AJGA mid tier events)
T18| 74-73-71-79 (297) (T6 after Round 3)
VIC Next Gen Woodland/Southern Golf Club (WAGR 54 holes, equivalent to AJGA mid tier events)
T8 (under 18)| 82-73-73 (228)
VIC Golf Penninsula Junior Masters 2025 (36 holes)
T2 | 72-76 (148)
Pennant Highlights (Inter Golf Club Match Play League)
Division 1 Victorian Youth Pennant – 2026 (highest Collegiate level match play in the state)
2 Wins – 2 Draws – 3 Losses; Played Position #2 (Riversdale Golf Club)
Highlight was using boxing analogy from my coach which stuck with me. His point was that a boxer can’t be so focused on landing the perfect punch that he becomes scared of throwing one — you need to trust your process and not be afraid of hitting a bad shot or losing a hole along the way.
Division 1 Victorian Youth Pennant – 2025 (highest Collegiate level match play in the state)
5 Wins – 2 Losses; Played Position #5 (Riversdale Golf Club)
Defeated opposition #1 at Metropolitan Golf Club after 3 down at the turn playing at Victoria Golf Club (Home of Australian Open 2024)
Residential Program – Ready for US campus life
Completed an intensive 8-week residential program at Clunes, where I earned the ‘Best Craft’ award for designing a plywood ‘Golf City’ and demonstrated elite resilience by progressing to the Level 1 fitness tier and finishing a 15km Challenge Run. Read more
The “Why”
Arjun combines a professional-grade work ethic with a strong academic foundation. His trajectory over the 2025/2026 season—moving from a contender in harsh conditions to a consistent under-par finisher—demonstrates a rapid development curve. He is seeking a high-performance college golf program that can foster his goal of qualifying for the PGA Tour. Recommendation from his Coach Steve Bann:
Upcoming tournaments
- 1-3 July, FCG International Championship, Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook, California
- 6 July, FCG – National Summer Tour 36 holes at The Crosby, San Diego, California
- 8-10 July, FCG Callaway Collegiate Championship, Indian Canyon Resort, Palm Springs,
- 12 July, AJGA Rogers Electric Qualifier – Mizuno Junior Championship, The Manor GCC, Milton (Atlanta), GA
- 22-23 July, L.V. Junior Medal Play Championship, Whitetail Golf Club, Bath (Philadelphia), PA