As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the Hispanic and Latino members whose stories reflect the power of family, cultural pride, access and representation.
Naomi Raymundo|2026 PURE Insurance Championship Girls’ Pro-Junior Champion
For Naomi Raymundo, golf has become a way to honor her family and show other young girls what’s possible. Last month, Naomi captured the girls’ pro-junior title at the PURE Insurance Championship, competing at Pebble Beach alongside PGA TOUR Champions professional Stewart Cink. The victory marked a milestone in a journey she has spent years working toward, but its meaning extended far beyond the trophy.
“I’ve been looking forward to this one tournament for years; this is the one I wanted more than anything,” Naomi shared. “I still can’t believe I won. One of the most underserved areas in all the U.S.-winning has meant everything because I wasn’t just doing it for me and the love for the game I have, but I was also doing it for my community of Salinas, California.”
Naomi’s connection to her heritage begins with her mother, who immigrated to the United States from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She credits her mother’s determination and work ethic with shaping the person and golfer she is today.
“My mom has instilled in me a strong work ethic and taught me to always follow what I believe, never giving up and keeping my head held high.”
Her introduction to golf began at home, watching The Masters on television. That early interest led her to a First Tee summer camp, where her passion for the game continued to grow. In 2017, she became a Youth on Course member, and today, she’s the 2026 PURE Insurance Champion.
“Youth on Course has given me the financial flexibility to play amazing courses. These are some of the same courses the pros play and having access is amazing,” she said. “In golf, anything is possible.”
As the only girl on her high school golf team, Naomi has also learned what it means to challenge expectations. She describes the experience as rewarding but sometimes difficult, with added pressure to prove she belongs. Representation, she believes, can help other girls recognize that they belong in golf, too.
Looking ahead, Naomi hopes to pursue professional golf. She also dreams of creating a membership-free sports academy for champion athletes with special needs, inspired by her experience as a coach and the lessons she learns from the athletes she works with.
Anderson Tineo, Youth on Course Member | New Jersey
Anderson is deeply connected to his Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage. Through sharing their stories and cultural experiences, Andersen’s parents helped make connecting with his roots come naturally and provided him with a sense of belonging. That same sense of belonging is something he hopes more young people can experience through golf.
Samantha Ivich, Youth on Course Member|California
For Samantha, representation in golf is about creating a sense of belonging and showing young people from different backgrounds that they have a place in the sport.
“Representation matters to me and golf because it makes me feel like I belong and it shows other people from different backgrounds that they can be part of the sport as well.”
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate Naomi, Anderson, Samantha and the many Hispanic and Latino members who make up the Youth on Course community. Their stories remind us that when young people have access to the game and can see themselves represented, they can discover new possibilities both on and off the course.