High school golf in Illinois is just a week away from official practice, and with the season approaching, fans are getting their say on the top talent in the Peoria area.
The Journal Star is hosting a fans' choice poll for the 2026 Preseason Boys and Girls Golfers of the Year, with eight golfers on the ballot. The poll is live at pjstar.com and will run through noon on Friday, August 7. This vote is separate from the Journal Star's Player of the Year and All-Area team selections, which will be announced after the season.
The candidates for Boys Golfer of the Year are listed in alphabetical order: Shane Cunningham from Richwoods, Nolan Eccles from Dunlap, Crew Fortin from Illini Bluffs, and Colin Kemp from Pekin. Fans can cast their votes for one of these talented young golfers.
In the Peoria area, high school golf is a popular and competitive sport. The region has a strong tradition of producing talented golfers, and this year's crop of players is no exception. With the start of official practice just around the corner, fans are eager to see who will emerge as the top golfer in the area.
The fans' choice poll is a fun way for the community to get involved in the sport and show their support for local golfers. The Journal Star's Fall Prep Preview golfers to watch list included these eight players, and now it's up to the fans to decide who should be recognized as the top golfer before the season begins.
The poll will run for just a few more days, and fans are encouraged to cast their votes for their favorite golfer. The results will be announced after the poll closes, and the winning golfer will be recognized as the fans' choice for the 2026 Preseason Boys Golfer of the Year.
The outcome of the poll may not affect the official Player of the Year and All-Area team selections, but it will give fans a chance to have their voices heard and show their support for local golfers. The poll is live now at pjstar.com, and fans can cast their votes until noon on Friday, August 7.
Source: Yahoo Sports