Irvine, CA – July 21, 2026 – Navien recently participated as an official sponsor of the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) Junior Championship hosted by the K.J. Choi Foundation, which has been held annually since 2018. This year’s AJGA Junior Championship took place from July 13 to July 16 at Marbella Country Club in San Juan Capistrano, California. The tournament was conducted in an open format, allowing participation by players who met specified eligibility requirements.
Navien continues to strengthen its presence in North America as the number one selling brand of condensing gas tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers, and through rapid growth in HVAC and water treatment markets with innovative products like the NPF Hydro-furnace and WEC tankless electric water treatment system.
At the tournament, Navien displayed the latest Navien OptiSleep products and water treatment innovations for attendees and local consumers to experience. The Navien logo was prominently located throughout the course and on a backpack given to each participant at in the tournament. Navien also raffled off two of the Navien OptiSleep systems to attendees that visited the Navien booth. Through these activities, Navien aims to strengthen customer engagement and further elevate brand recognition in the North American market.
“Building on our success in the U.S. market, we are proud to support this tournament as a way of encouraging the passion and growth of aspiring young golfers while fostering shared growth with future generations,” said Taek Hyun Kim, President of Navien America. “Navien will continue to earn the trust of customers around the world and further strengthen its position as a leading global company.”
Founded in 1978, the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is one of the most prestigious junior golf organizations in the United States and is widely regarded as a pathway to the PGA and LPGA Tours. Numerous world-class golfers, including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Nelly Korda, and Lexi Thompson, developed their competitive careers through AJGA events.
