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Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour

An East Texas summer tour based around Longview, Gilmer and Texarkana that runs a 10-event schedule from June 1 through an early-August Tournament of Champions. Five age divisions and a mix of individual and adult/youth formats keep it family-oriented.

About Ark-La-Tex JGT

  • 2026 season opened June 1 at Alpine Golf Club in Longview and closed Aug 3 with the Tournament of Champions at Pinecrest Country Club.
  • Venues include Alpine GC, Wood Hollow GC and Pinecrest CC (Longview), Gilmer CC, Texarkana CC and Northridge CC (Texarkana), and Tempest.
  • Tournament of Champions eligibility requires playing at least three summer events or medaling in one.
  • Divisions: coed 7–9, then separate boys and girls 10–11, 12–13, 14–15 and 16-up.
  • Contact: (903) 753-1415 or atgcgolf@gmail.com; the arklatexjuniorgolf.com domain did not resolve in September 2026, so the Facebook page is the working web presence.

Best for: East Texas and Ark-La-Tex-area juniors wanting a short, local summer series with parent-child events.

Details compiled from public sources; confirm current fees and dates on the official site.

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Good to know

Ark-La-Tex JGT frequently asked questions

Who can play Ark-La-Tex JGT events?
Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 7–18 (coed 7–9; boys/girls 10–11, 12–13, 14–15, 16+). East Texas and Ark-La-Tex-area juniors wanting a short, local summer series with parent-child events.
Where does Ark-La-Tex JGT hold tournaments?
Events are held in Texas. The tour is based in Texas.
How much does Ark-La-Tex JGT cost?
Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour does not publish a simple fee schedule; entry fees and any membership are shown during registration on the official site.
Do Ark-La-Tex JGT results count toward junior rankings?
Ark-La-Tex JGT is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.

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