Helen Yeung, a Beltsville Student is one of the seven recipients of The Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America (MAPGA) 2024 Junior Golf Scholarship program.
Ms. Yeung won the Billy Hurley III Scholarship. Billy Hurley III is a PGA Tour winner who grew up in Northern Virginia and attended the U.S. Naval Academy. He is the only military veteran currently playing on the PGA Tour and has partnered with the MAPGA Foundation to award TWO one-time scholarships worth $2500 each. Hurley believes in the importance of furthering one’s education and hopes that this scholarship helps a student achieve their educational goals.
Helen, who will continue her golf career at the University of North Carolina, is an exceptionally accomplished golfer. Her accolades include, three-time individual State Champion, 2023 Rolex Junior All American, and State Championship scoring record holder (65-67). She also balances her golf career with Stem Club and Spanish Honor Society.