These golf tours provide a valuable and enriching experience for junior golfers, offering a unique opportunity to hone their skills and develop their competitive spirit in the dynamic world of tournament play. Beyond simply playing the game, these tours immerse young golfers in a structured environment where they can learn the nuances of competitive golf, including etiquette, pace of play, and the mental fortitude required to perform under pressure. Participating in these events allows juniors to test their abilities against their peers, providing a benchmark for their progress and highlighting areas where they can further refine their game. Perhaps most importantly, Ultimately, these tours serve as a stepping stone for aspiring golfers, fostering not only their on- course skills but also instilling valuable life lessons such as sportsmanship, perseverance, and the importance of continuous improvement. OTHER COMPETITIVE JUNIOR GOLF OPPORTUNITIES
PHILADELPHIA PGA JUNIOR TOUR Philadelphia Section Junior Tour’s membership consists of junior golfers ages 18 and younger. These young golfers represent all geographic areas of the Philadelphia Section. The Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Tour conducts over 90 events seasonally at top facilities. All are enjoyable family-friendly events. For more information, please visit www.phillyjuniortour.com. HURRICANE JUNIOR GOLF TOUR The HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the U.S., hosting more two-day nationally-ranked events than any other tour. The HJGT administers events in 27 states, including the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states. Juniors compete in one of six divisions which are: Boys 16-18, Boys 14-15, Boys 11-13, Boys under 10, Girls 14-18, and Girls Under 13. The HJGT season is based on a calendar year and players earn points throughout the season toward year-end honors. Visit www.hjgt.org. AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION The AJGA is dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA has more than 7,000 junior golf members. For more information, www.ajga.org. U.S. KIDS GOLF Players ages 5 to 18 from around the world are eligible to compete in Local Tours, one-day events that are close to home and designed to integrate young players into competitive golf. After a player competes and earns Priority Status, they will be eligible for multi-day tournaments such as State Invitationals and Regional Championships: tournaments.uskidsgolf.com/tournaments/local-tours. DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT Designed for new and experienced junior golfers, Drive, Chip, & Putt (DCP) is quite possibly the largest grow-the-game initiative in golf. We encourages all juniors to take part in this free-of-charge initiative by competing in a local qualifier with a chance to make it to the Drive, Chip. and Putt National Finals held the Sunday before the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. For more information, visit www.drivechipandputt.com.
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