KENT WORLDWIDE™ AND HOWE FOUNDATION COMMIT TO FIVE YEARS OF AJGA GOLF IN IOWA

MUSCATINE, Iowa (Sept. 30, 2025) - The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is excited to announce a new five-year partnership with KENT WORLDWIDE™ and the Howe Foundation to bring top-tier junior golf to Geneva Golf & Country Club in Muscatine, Iowa. Both organizations will proudly serve as presenting sponsors of the tournament.

"We're excited to help bring the AJGA Junior to our home community and spotlight the exceptional talent and character of these young athletes at Geneva. Building on the momentum of last year, KENT WORLDWIDE is proud to continue supporting this national-caliber event for the next five years, featuring our Sqwincher® hydration products." - Johnnie Arnett, KENT WORLDWIDE Corporate Spokesperson

The AJGA returned to Iowa for the first time in more than a decade in 2025 for the inaugural AJGA Junior at Geneva, hosted at Geneva Golf & Country Club. The event saw representation from 25 states and three countries, as well as bringing over $385,000 in total economic impact to the area. This long-term commitment ensures the tournament will continue to provide competitive opportunities for the nation's best junior golfers while engaging in the Muscatine community for years to come.

"We're thrilled to solidify a long-term home for the AJGA in Muscatine. The support from KENT WORLDWIDE, the Howe Foundation and Geneva Golf & Country Club make it possible for us to showcase the best junior golfers from across the country while creating a lasting impact in the community. We look forward to building on the success of last year's event and making this a staple stop on the AJGA schedule." - Ryan Flanagan, AJGA Senior Regional Director, Midwest

The AJGA Junior at Geneva is set to become a highlight of the Midwest's junior golf calendar, attracting top players from across the country and contributing to the local economy through tourism and community engagement. In addition to elite competition, the event will feature a Junior-Am fundraiser pairing sponsors and supporters with AJGA players, as well as volunteer opportunities for local residents.

"The Howe Foundation strives to assist individuals in achieving excellence in education, the arts, and youth sports. We are proud to partner with the AJGA, whose competitive golf tournaments foster discipline, integrity, and character in young people - values that align closely with our mission." - Jim Howe, the Howe Foundation

Geneva Golf & Country Club, a cornerstone of the Muscatine golf community, is proud to welcome this event annually through 2030. The course's challenging layout and scenic design provide the perfect backdrop for high-level junior golf.

This multi-year partnership between KENT WORLDWIDE™, the Howe Foundation, Geneva Golf & Country Club and the AJGA underscores a shared commitment to fostering the growth of junior golf in Iowa while DEVELOPING GOLF'S NEXT GENERATION® on and off the course.

For more information on the AJGA Junior at Geneva, please visit ajga.org or contact Ryan Flanagan ([email protected]) in the AJGA Tournament Business Affairs Department.

About KENT WORLDWIDE™

Since 1927, KENT WORLDWIDE has been guided by a deep commitment to animal care, human nutrition, and doing what's right - values that have shaped its evolution into a globally diversified company. Today, KENT WORLDWIDE is a recognized leader in the manufacture and marketing of ag-based specialty ingredients and trusted consumer products. Award winning and proudly family-owned, KENT WORLDWIDE is headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, and led by third-generation CEO Gage A. Kent.