Who can play MJGA events?

BankPlus Junior Tour (Mississippi Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged Through 18 (or summer after high-school graduation). Mississippi juniors who want affordable summer competition and a state-championship path.

Where does MJGA hold tournaments?

Events are held in Mississippi. The tour is based in Mississippi.

How much does MJGA cost?

$30 Mississippi Junior Golf Association membership; entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do MJGA results count toward junior rankings?

MJGA is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.

State golf association

BankPlus Junior Tour (Mississippi Golf Association)

The Mississippi Golf Association's BankPlus Junior Tour gives roughly 300 juniors a summer of competition across five boys' and four girls' age divisions, with Player of the Year points and a pathway to the Mississippi Junior Amateur. A $30 MJGA membership is required.

About MJGA

Boys Divisions A–E (16–18 down to under 9); Girls Divisions A, B, D, E
Older divisions play 18 holes; younger divisions play 9 from shorter tees
Junior Amateur requires 60 days of Mississippi residency and MJGA membership
Player of the Year points prorated for small fields
Close to 300 juniors ages 7–18 compete each season

Key championships: Mississippi Junior Amateur, Randy Watkins Junior Championship.

Best for: Mississippi juniors who want affordable summer competition and a state-championship path.

Official site: www.missgolf.org/bankplus-junior-tour →

Other junior programs in the same states

Most families mix two or three programs in a season: a local tour for reps, an association tour for championships, a regional tour for rankings.

Gulf States PGA Junior Championships & Allied Tours

Louisiana, Mississippi

PGA Section junior tour

The Gulf States PGA does not operate its own junior tour; it hosts the Louisiana/Mississippi Junior PGA Championships and publishes a calendar of allied junior tours in both states.

Ages Varies by tour (5–18 across allied programs)Championships in June; allied tours year-round

Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (Louisiana Golf Association)

Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas

State golf association

The LGA's Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is open to juniors 11–18 of all skill levels for a $175 annual membership that bundles LGA membership, a GHIN handicap, tee gifts and scholarship eligibility. Membership is not required for USGA qualifiers or the Louisiana Junior and Girls' Junior Amateurs.

Ages 11–18Calendar year (membership expires Dec. 31)AJGA PBE

Southeastern Junior Golf Tour

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi +1

Regional tour

Founded in 1994 and based in Auburn, Alabama, the SJGT is one of the Southeast's largest independent junior circuits, running roughly 35–40 two-day events a year across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, the Florida panhandle and Tennessee. Membership is projected to top 1,000 players in its 31st season.

Ages 12–19Jan–DecJGS · AJGA PBE~35 events/yr

Good to know

MJGA frequently asked questions

Who can play MJGA events?: BankPlus Junior Tour (Mississippi Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged Through 18 (or summer after high-school graduation). Mississippi juniors who want affordable summer competition and a state-championship path.
Where does MJGA hold tournaments?: Events are held in Mississippi. The tour is based in Mississippi.
How much does MJGA cost?: $30 Mississippi Junior Golf Association membership; entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do MJGA results count toward junior rankings?: MJGA 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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