Last month, local youth golfers hit the links with some of the best young talent the world has to offer in the 2010 Callaway Junior World Golf Championships. The event that featured golfers from more than 30 states and 50 countries was held at nine golf courses around San Diego from July 12 to 16. In the 13-14 boys’ division, soon-to-be La Jolla High School (LJHS) freshman Ben Doyle took home fifth place out of 151 competitors. At Riverwalk Golf Course, Doyle shot 69, 75 and 72 during the three-day tournament. Success at the Junior Worlds is nothing new to Doyle, who won the championship as a 7-year-old and has never finished worse than sixth at the event. His sister, Taylor is a LJHS graduate and currently golfs on scholarship in Colorado. A pair of local sisters also participated in the championships. Juliette and Caroline Garay each qualified for the event by winning the qualifying position in the San Diego Junior Masters at Carlton Oaks Country Club in Santee. At the 15-17 girls’ division, played at Torrey Pines North, 16-year-old Juliette shot 80, 81, and 82 on July 14-16, with two birdies on the second and third days. In the 9-10 girls’ division, 9-year-old Caroline shot a 68, 71 and 67 at Lomas Santa Fe Executive Course in Solana Beach, including two birdies on the second day. Locally, Torrey Pines South hosted the 15-17 boys’ division of the tournament. Past tournament winners include Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Tiger Woods. For full results and information, visit www.juniorworldgolf.com.