Pine Crest student-athlete Harper Kiss earns second place at U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship

Pine Crest, Florida – Pine Crest School student-athlete Harper Kiss ’31 has reached a new milestone in her young golf career, finishing second at the U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship and recording her best result yet in the international competition.

Kiss, who is 13 years old, competed against talented junior golfers from around the world during the championship. Her runner-up finish placed her among the leading young players in her age group and ranks her as the No. 2 13-year-old golfer in the world.

The result represents a significant achievement for Kiss, particularly because the Teen World Championship brings together some of the strongest junior golfers from different countries. Players compete against others in their respective age divisions, creating a highly competitive field for young athletes.

For Kiss, the second-place finish is her highest placing at the international event to date. Reaching the podium in such a competition gives her another notable accomplishment as she continues to develop both as a student and as a golfer.

Junior golf competitions can provide young players with an opportunity to test their skills against opponents they may not regularly face in local or regional events. The international nature of the U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship makes the experience even more demanding, with competitors coming together from different parts of the world.

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Kiss’s performance also highlights the level of competition she has reached at just 13 years old. Being ranked No. 2 in the world for her age group places her among the top young golfers competing internationally.

The championship is designed to showcase junior talent and give young golfers the opportunity to compete at a high level. For athletes such as Kiss, events like this can serve as important experiences as they continue working on their games and building competitive experience.

Pine Crest School recognized Kiss’s achievement following the tournament, celebrating her second-place finish and the international recognition that came with it.

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The result adds another accomplishment to Kiss’s athletic record and marks an important point in her development. While she did not take the top spot this time, her runner-up finish was enough to produce the strongest U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship result of her career so far.

Her performance also gives the Pine Crest community a reason to celebrate, as one of its student-athletes has established herself among the world’s top 13-year-old golfers.

For Kiss, the international tournament provided a chance to compete against some of the best junior players in her age division. Finishing second demonstrates that she can compete at that level and adds momentum to what is still an early stage of her golf career.

Pine Crest congratulated Kiss on the accomplishment, recognizing what was an outstanding international achievement for the young student-athlete.