How To Get Your Child Involved in Competitive Golf

Many options exist on how to get your child involved in competitive golf. No need to wait until your kid is an expert to get him/her excited about competing. 

Join the PGA Jr. League

• League play in a two-person scramble format over 9 holes
• Divided into two age groups: U13 (13 and under) and U17 (14-17 years old)
• Over 60,000 kids are involved nationwide

Become a Member of the American Junior Golf Association

• The AJGA is regarded as one of the premier junior golf associations in the world.
• Its mission is to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
• Multiple membership levels depending on age and level of involvement
• Tournaments are performance based. The better you perform, the more tournaments you will qualify for.
• You earn AJGA performance stars at over 1,000 golf events worldwide.
• If your child is 12-15 years old, the AJGA Preview Tournament series are for those kids who have never previously played in AJGA tournaments. It's a great place for your child to start his competitive golf experience.
• The best 12-15 year old golfers will qualify for Junior All-Star series tournaments.
• The AJGA also assists with navigating through the process of playing golf in college.

Youth On Course

• Members can play golf at hundreds of participating courses across the country for $5 or less
• Receive an official NCGA Handicap Index! 
• Apply for paid internships at member courses
• Become part of the Caddie development program
• Affiliated with the NCGA

Regional Junior Golf Competition Options

New England PGA Junior Tour:

• Sign up for one day golf events open to boys and girls ages 9-21
• Most events taking place in MA but also ME, RI and NH
• Both 9 and 18 hole options
• Prices range from $30 to $65 
• Two-day events for 12-18 year old elite players are also available