How Foresight’s UpNext is Changing Amateur Golf Development

August 4, 2025 | by Pete Wlodkowski of AmateurGolf.com

A New Era in Junior Player Development

At AmateurGolf.com, we’ve spent decades watching how the game’s top young players prepare for competition. The fundamentals remain the same—practice, dedication, and love for the game—but the tools have changed dramatically. With programs like Foresight Sports’ UpNext Junior Player Development Program, we are witnessing a new generation of golfers gain access to technology that was once reserved only for tour professionals.

UpNext is more than a discount program or sponsorship; it’s a gateway for juniors under 20 years old to integrate world-class launch monitor technology into their daily routines. This technology is no longer just part of the pro game—it’s now part of the path to becoming an elite amateur and future champion.

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Inside the UpNext Program

Qualified UpNext™ members receive up to 50% off Foresight’s premier launch monitors—the GC3, GCQuad, and QuadMAX—putting precise data tracking within reach of driven young golfers. The program also includes:
• A complimentary UpNext™ carry bag
• Access to exclusive eLeagues and promotions
• Ongoing support for players who practice regularly, compete at a high level, and share their journey with the golf community

This approach is about commitment, not just results. Players are chosen for their hunger to improve and their willingness to work, regardless of whether they already have an overflowing trophy case.

🚀 Apply for the Foresight Sports UpNext Junior Program

Complete the form below to begin the candidate application process for the UpNext Junior Program.

If the candidate is under the age of 18, an adult must complete the application on their behalf. If the candidate is 18 or older, please still check the verification box and include the candidate's full name in the form.

✅ Begin Application

Limited spots available — apply today to give your junior golfer the competitive edge powered by Foresight Sports.

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Kiara Romero: The No. 1 Amateur in the World

One of the latest and most high-profile additions to the UpNext™ roster is Kiara Romero, now the No. 1-ranked amateur in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). The Oregon Ducks star has rapidly ascended to the top of the amateur game, cementing her place in history as the first Duck to be a two-time first-team All-American and now the top-ranked amateur globally.

Romero’s accolades speak for themselves:
• 2024 Big Ten Women’s Golfer of the Year
• Two-time first-team All-American
• Individual Big Ten Champion and NCAA Regional medalist
• Record-breaking 69.91 scoring average with 138 birdies in her sophomore season
• 17 career wins and 20 top-10 finishes on the WAGR count

Her dominance on the college and amateur stage is a product of exceptional talent, relentless dedication, and now, data-driven preparation through Foresight technology. As Romero puts it, “Dialed in and data-driven. Trusted by the best, now part of my game.” Having access to GCQuad-level feedback allows her to fine-tune yardages, control trajectories, and prepare for elite championships with the same tools trusted by professionals.

Kiara Romero

Class: Sophomore

Hometown: San Jose, Calif.

📢 Official Representative of the Foresight Sports UpNext Junior Program

Kiara Romero is one of the brightest rising stars in women’s amateur golf. After a record-breaking freshman season at Oregon, she’s making waves as a sophomore and has been selected as an official Foresight Sports UpNext program representative.

🏆 Career Highlights

2023 U.S. Girls' Junior Champion
WGCA Co-Freshman of the Year & First-Team All-American (2024)
Set Oregon single-season scoring record (70.84) & birdie record (118)
2-time individual medalist (Annika Intercollegiate, San Diego State Classic)
Member of 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup Team USA
Top-6 finish at NCAA Championships (-4), going 2-0 in match play
Currently ranked among the top 30 players in the World Amateur Golf Rankings

Learn more about the UpNext Junior Program and see how Foresight Sports is helping develop the next generation of elite golfers.

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🌟 More UpNext Junior Program Representatives

Foresight Sports is proud to support these rising stars as they set new standards in junior golf.

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Hamilton Coleman

2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion

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Asterisk Talley

2025 PGA Junior Girls Champion

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Aphrodite Deng

2025 U.S. Girls' Junior Champion

These champions represent the future of golf, showcasing the talent and dedication the UpNext Junior Program is built to support.

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How Technology is Changing the Junior Golf Landscape

Five years ago, many juniors arrived at tournaments guessing exact yardages or unsure of spin consistency, particularly when switching equipment or playing in new conditions. Today, those using launch monitors show up with detailed gapping charts, controlled trajectories, and precise landing numbers for every club.

🏌️‍♂️ Billy Davis (@superbillydavis)
🎯 The work doesn’t stop after the Western Amateur

Elite amateurs don’t just prepare for big events — they build on every experience. A few weeks removed from the historic Western Amateur, Billy Davis is back on the grind, using every data point… pic.twitter.com/vhhArVVif2
— AmateurGolf.com (@amateurgolfcom) August 4, 2025

This data-driven preparation builds confidence, but it also sets a new standard. The best amateurs are combining feel with fact, making smarter decisions under pressure, and shaping their games with unprecedented accuracy.

However, it raises a broader question: is technology creating an arms race in junior golf, where those with access pull ahead? UpNext™ plays a crucial role here, lowering barriers for committed players and ensuring access to cutting-edge tech is based on passion and work ethic, not just resources.

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The Bottom Line

At AmateurGolf.com, we believe UpNext™ is more than a program; it’s a glimpse into the future of competitive golf. By equipping the next wave of talent with data-driven tools, Foresight is helping shape players who are not only skilled but strategically smart and confident under pressure.

With elite amateurs like Romero leading the way, and a generation of juniors gaining access to this technology, the pathway to the top of amateur golf is changing—and it’s powered by precision data and relentless dedication.

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