Junior Golf Tournament Guide
Ages 12-18 • Foundation Building
Navigate the competitive junior golf landscape with our comprehensive guide to tour structures, eligibility requirements, and tournament opportunities. Your roadmap to competitive success and college recruitment.
Difficulty Classifications
Youth Development
Ages 5-14, Beginner Friendly
Development
State/Regional Competition
National
Multi-State Tours
Elite Level
National Competition
Championship
Prestigious Events
Major Junior Tours & Championships
AJGA
American Junior Golf Association
The premier junior golf organization in the United States, providing tournament competition and college golf exposure for serious junior golfers aged 12-19.
12-19 years
$500-800 per tournament
HJGT
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
A premier junior golf tour offering year-round competitive opportunities across multiple states with a focus on college preparation and recruitment.
8-18 years
$300-600 per tournament
FCG
Future Champions Golf
California-based junior golf organization providing tournament competition and development opportunities for junior golfers of all skill levels.
6-18 years
$200-400 per tournament
US Kids Golf
US Kids Golf
The world's largest golf organization for kids, focusing on age-appropriate instruction and competition for young golfers.
5-14 years
$150-300 per tournament
Golfweek Junior Tour
Golfweek Junior Tournament Series
High-level junior tournaments providing elite competition and college exposure opportunities for top junior golfers.
13-18 years
$600-1000 per tournament
US Junior Championship
US Junior Amateur Championship
The premier junior amateur championship in the United States, conducted by the USGA for the top junior golfers in the country.
15-17 years
Qualifying fees only
Western Junior
Western Junior Championship
One of the most prestigious junior championships in the country, attracting top junior talent from across the western United States.
15-17 years
Entry fee varies
Northern Junior
Northern Junior Championship
Premier junior championship serving the northern United States with a tradition of developing future collegiate and professional golfers.
15-17 years
Entry fee varies
Future Masters
Future Masters Tournament
Boutique junior tournament providing an exclusive, high-level competitive experience for elite junior golfers with Masters Tournament inspiration.
14-18 years
$800-1200 per tournament
Age Classifications & Development Path
Introduction
US Kids Golf local events, fun-focused development
Development
Regional tournaments, skill building, competitive introduction
Competitive
AJGA, HJGT participation, college exposure begins
Elite
Championship events, college recruitment, scholarship opportunities