👦 Junior Golf Development
Comprehensive guide to junior golf development, youth programs, and pathway to competitive golf
🎯 Age-Appropriate Development
Ages 5-8 (Beginners)
- • Fun-focused introduction
- • Basic motor skills
- • Short course play
- • Group activities and games
Ages 9-12 (Development)
- • Fundamental skill building
- • Basic rules and etiquette
- • First tournament experiences
- • Equipment fitting
Ages 13-18 (Competitive)
- • Advanced technique refinement
- • Mental game development
- • College recruitment preparation
- • Elite tournament play
🏆 Premier Junior Golf Tours
National Tours
- • AJGA (American Junior Golf Association)
- • IJGT (International Junior Golf Tour)
- • HJGT (Hurricane Junior Golf Tour)
- • FCG (Future Champions Golf)
- • Notah Begay III Junior Championship
Regional Tours
- • SCPGA Junior Tour
- • JGAA (Junior Golf Association of Arizona)
- • TJGT (Texas Junior Golf Tour)
- • NCJGA (North Carolina Junior Golf Association)
- • FJGA (Florida Junior Golf Association)
📚 Development Programs
Elite Programs
- • IMG Academy Golf Program
- • East Lake Golf Club Academy
- • Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy
- • Sean Foley Academy
- • David Leadbetter Golf Academy
Youth Programs
- • PGA Junior League Golf
- • First Tee Programs
- • Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
- • LPGA Girls Golf
- • Golf in Schools Program