Milford's Ben James Helps U.S. Win Junior Presidents Cup

MILFORD, CT — Congratulations to Milford resident Ben James who won two out of his three matches to help the US team clinch the Junior Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne in Australia. Ben was part of a twelve man team chosen by the PGA Tour to represent the United States in this biennial event.

In fourball competition, Ben won his first match by knocking in a stunning fifty foot birdie putt on the 16th hole. In the afternoon foursome competition, Ben and his partner beat the #1 player in the world and his partner 2 and 1. After day one the US had a commanding lead of 9 to 3.

The second day singles matches produced winds of twenty plus mph and Ben played #8 player in the world, Bo Jin from China. He lost a hard fought match but the US team still prevailed and won the Cup 13-11.

Not to mention, Ben is the youngest player on the US team and will be eligible for the next Presidents Cup in 2021. Also Ben is ranked #10 in the world and #1 for the class of 2022!