Big Island Junior Golf Association
Nonprofit serving Hawaii Island youth since 1967 with monthly club play and marquee invitationals at Mauna Lani, Hualalai, Waikoloa and Hilo Municipal.
About BIJGA
- Founded 1967; members must be Hawaii Island residents
- 2026 events include the Big Island Candies Junior Invitational, Hilo Match Play, Waikoloa Junior Invitational, Hualalai Invitational and Turkey Shoot
- Hosts NB3 and AJGA local qualifiers on the Big Island
- Hilo-Maui Cup team challenge vs. the Maui JGA each fall
- College-planning workshops and scholarships for members
Best for: Hawaii Island juniors wanting low-cost year-round play with a few signature invitationals
Upcoming tournaments in BIJGA's states
All events →Listed events from national tours and associations in the same states, for planning a mixed schedule.
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.
Junior Golf Association of Hawaii
Hawaii
Oahu-based membership association running locally organized junior tournaments at courses like Ewa Village, Royal Kunia and West Loch, with a needs-based financial aid program.
Lahaina Junior Golf Association
Hawaii
West Maui youth program that provides free seasonal tournament play, coaching and mentorship for keiki ages 8–18.
Maui Junior Golf Association
Hawaii
Founded in 1960, the Maui Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) that runs a full island season of stroke-play, match-play and team events for members ages 6–18.
Aloha Section PGA Junior Golf
Hawaii
The Aloha Section hosts the Aloha Junior PGA Championship at Wailea Golf Club (June 3–4, 2026), which feeds the national Junior PGA Championship.
Hawaii State Junior Golf Association (Hawaii State Golf Association allied)
Hawaii
The Hawaii State Golf Association points juniors to the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association, the statewide competitive body running island and state championships with a summer points ranking, alongside island associations (OJGA, MJGA, KJGA, BIJGA). HSGA itself hosts qualifiers such as the AJGA Imperial Hawaii Junior Classic.
Good to know
BIJGA frequently asked questions
- Who can play BIJGA events?
- Big Island Junior Golf Association serves junior golfers aged 6–18. Hawaii Island juniors wanting low-cost year-round play with a few signature invitationals
- Where does BIJGA hold tournaments?
- Events are held in Hawaii. The tour is based in Hawaii.
- How much does BIJGA cost?
- $50 annual membership; entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
- Do BIJGA results count toward junior rankings?
- BIJGA is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.
Guides for new tournament families
For Parents
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