Who can play BGT events?

Bluegrass Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 10 & under through 19 (Class of 2026 or younger). Kentucky juniors of all levels who want an inexpensive membership with a path to JGS rankings.

Where does BGT hold tournaments?

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

How much does BGT cost?

Membership $40 ($199 dual with HJGT); single-day $75–$80 (18-hole) / $50–$55 (9-hole); two-day $150–$174; non-members +$25. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do BGT results count toward junior rankings?

Yes. BGT results count toward JGS and AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

Regional tour

Bluegrass Golf Tour

Run by the Louisville-based Bluegrass Golf Foundation (501(c)(3), est. 2018), the BGT stages 60+ events across Kentucky with 9-hole and 18-hole divisions, JGS-ranked 36-hole championships and special events like the Cullan Brown Invitational.

About BGT

Divisions: Boys 19U/15U (HS yardage), Boys 14U (MS), Girls 19U/15U, plus 9-hole divisions for 13–18, 11–12 and 10 & under.
36-hole events with 5+ players are submitted to Junior Golf Scoreboard; all events recorded for TUGR; scoring limits waived when JGS or AJGA Performance Stars are involved.
Tour Championship at Weissinger Hills (July 11–12, 2026); Bluegrass Cup Ryder Cup-style finale in October.
Bluegrass College Showcase at University Club of Kentucky includes a college golf seminar.
Kentucky-Tennessee Border Battle and a college division for HS classes 2020–2025.

Best for: Kentucky juniors of all levels who want an inexpensive membership with a path to JGS rankings.

Official site: www.bluegrassgolftour.com →

Upcoming tournaments in BGT's states

All events →

Listed events from national tours and associations in the same states, for planning a mixed schedule.

Fall College Prep Series at Louisville

University of Louisville Golf Club

Simpsonville, Kentucky

Oct 17 — 18, 2026

In 4 weeks

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

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.

Play Golf Lex Junior Tour

Kentucky

Local tour

The City of Lexington's municipal junior tour, run by Play Golf Lex PGA professionals on city courses and sponsored by the Gilbert Bunnell Foundation.

Ages Not publishedApr–Jul

Kentucky PGA Junior Tour / Golf House Kentucky (Kentucky Golf Association)

Kentucky

State golf association

Golf House Kentucky, the umbrella for the Kentucky Golf Association and Kentucky PGA, runs the state's junior tour and the Kentucky Junior Amateur. A $100 membership unlocks the full calendar, with no membership deadline.

Ages Divisions by age as of June 1 (through high school)Calendar year

Good to know

BGT frequently asked questions

Who can play BGT events?: Bluegrass Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 10 & under through 19 (Class of 2026 or younger). Kentucky juniors of all levels who want an inexpensive membership with a path to JGS rankings.
Where does BGT hold tournaments?: Events are held in Kentucky. The tour is based in Kentucky.
How much does BGT cost?: Membership $40 ($199 dual with HJGT); single-day $75–$80 (18-hole) / $50–$55 (9-hole); two-day $150–$174; non-members +$25. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do BGT results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. BGT results count toward JGS and AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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