High school golf begins official Illinois High School Association practice in one week.Now, the Journal Star is asking readers to make a fans' choice for the 2026 Peoria-area Preseason Boys and Girls Golfers of the Year. Cast your vote at pjstar.com. The poll runs through noon Friday, Aug. 7.There are eight golfers on the ballot, the same who made our2026 Journal Star Fall Prep Preview golfers to watch list.This vote has no bearing on who will be selected the Journal Star Player of the Year or will make the annual All-Area team, which are scheduled to be announced after the season.Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.More:Subscribe to the PJStar High School Sports newsletter to see complete coverage of Peoria-area prep sports.2026 Fans' Choice for Peoria-area Preseason Boys Golfer of the YearShane Cunningham, RichwoodsNolan Eccles, DunlapCrew Fortin, Illini BluffsColin Kemp, Pekin