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Junior golf tournaments in Illinois (2026)
5 upcoming junior golf events in Illinois from Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, American Junior Golf Association, AmateurGolf.com Junior Events, in date order with registration links.
Upcoming events
5
Tours in Illinois
Cities
Medinah, Yorkville, Chicago, Silvis
September 2026 (2)
All states in September →October 2026 (3)
All states in October →Chicagoland Season Finale at Whitetail
Whitetail Ridge Golf Club
Yorkville, Illinois
In 3 weeks
Midwest/West Regional Invitational
Harborside International Golf Club - Port
Chicago, Illinois
In 4 weeks
TPC Deer Run Junior Open
TPC at Deere Run
Silvis, Illinois
In 5 weeks
Local junior golf tours in Illinois
All Illinois tours →7 state association, PGA Section, regional, and local programs hold junior events in Illinois. These run far more events than the national tours and are where most players start.
Fox Valley Junior Golf Tour
Illinois
A young (fourth season in 2026) tour presented by Mike's Golf Center in St. Charles, IL, with a spring simulator series, 10-event summer Stroke Play Series, Tour Championship at St. Charles CC and a 9-hole fall series.
The Prep Tour
Illinois
A Central Illinois tour (Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, Springfield, Champaign) running about 30 events a year, with two-day events posted to Junior Golf Scoreboard and qualifiers for NB3, Future Champions World and 'The Scholly'.
Gateway PGA Junior Tour
Illinois, Missouri
Serving nearly 1,000 members in greater St. Louis and southern Illinois, the Gateway PGA Junior Tour runs beginner JDT events up to two-day championships that carry AJGA PBE stars and report to Junior Golf Scoreboard.
Illinois PGA Junior Tour
Illinois
A compact, high-quality summer tour of seven events at private Chicago-area clubs for ages 14–18, including two 36-hole Junior PGA Championship qualifiers. Non-members may play one regular-season event.
CDGA Youth Programs (Chicago District Golf Association)
Illinois
The CDGA's junior offering is built around its Youth Membership (ages 6–18) with Youth on Course $5 rounds at 60+ Chicago-area courses and a USGA handicap, plus USGA junior qualifiers and the new Team Illinois for the U.S. National Development Program. Ranked tour play in Illinois is run by separate junior organizations.
Illinois Junior Golf Association
Illinois, Wisconsin
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Lemont, IL that runs 100+ junior events a year across three divisions: Youth Development Program (8–13), Playing Member (14–18) and the elite Mid-American Junior Golf Tour (12–18).
Junior golf tournaments near Illinois
Neighboring states, ranked by upcoming events. Many families drive across a state line for the right event.
Recently completed in Illinois
Events from the last 90 days. Most tours return to the same courses each season.
AJGA Preview at Quail Creek presented by City of Robinson
Quail Creek Country Club & Resort
Robinson, Illinois
Completed
Qualifier - AJGA Preview at Quail Creek presented by City of Robinson
Quail Creek Country Club & Resort
Robinson, Illinois
Completed
Renewal by Andersen Junior Open hosted by D.A. Points
Pekin Country Club
Pekin, Illinois
Completed
Qualifier - Renewal by Andersen Junior Open hosted by D.A. Points
Lick Creek Golf Course
Pekin, Illinois
Completed
Chicago Junior All-Star Championship
Phillips Park Golf Course
Aurora, Illinois
Completed
Good to know
Junior golf in Illinois: questions families ask
- How many junior golf tournaments are there in Illinois right now?
- We currently list 5 upcoming junior golf tournaments in Illinois, in Medinah, Yorkville, Chicago, Silvis. Listings update automatically as tours publish their schedules.
- Which junior golf tours play in Illinois?
- Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, American Junior Golf Association, AmateurGolf.com Junior Events have upcoming events in Illinois.
- Are there local junior golf tours in Illinois?
- Yes. Fox Valley Junior Golf Tour, The Prep Tour, Gateway PGA Junior Tour, Illinois PGA Junior Tour, CDGA Youth Programs (Chicago District Golf Association) and 2 more hold junior events in Illinois, alongside U.S. Kids Golf local tours, PGA Jr. League, and First Tee chapters. See the Illinois junior tours page for all of them.
- How old do you have to be to play junior golf tournaments in Illinois?
- Most junior tours accept players from about age 8 (some from age 5) through 18 or high school graduation, split into two- or three-year age divisions with age-appropriate yardages. Each event page links to the organizer's division and eligibility rules.
- How do I register for a junior tournament in Illinois?
- Open any event below and use the register button, which goes to the organizer's official entry page. Fees, deadlines, and refund rules are set by the organizer. Save events to your schedule on this site to avoid double-booking weekends.
Guides for Illinois golf families
For Parents
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