Who can play FVJGT events?

Fox Valley Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 8–18. Western Chicago suburbs juniors who want a cheap, friendly first tour experience.

Where does FVJGT hold tournaments?

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

How much does FVJGT cost?

Membership $100; entry fees $25–$55 per event. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do FVJGT results count toward junior rankings?

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

Local tour

Fox Valley Junior Golf Tour

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.

About FVJGT

Season-long points race crowns a Player of the Year; Tour Championship carries a 2x multiplier.
Season-ending Ryder Cup match for the top 3 in each age group.
Courses include Pottawatomie, Cantigny Youth Links, Arrowhead, Whisper Creek and Bartlett Hills.
Players must be able to walk and play 9 holes on their own and know basic Rules of Golf.
No makeup dates; weather cancellations are refunded.

Best for: Western Chicago suburbs juniors who want a cheap, friendly first tour experience.

Official site: foxvalleyjuniorgolf.com →

Upcoming tournaments in FVJGT's states

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

Junior Presidents Cup

Medinah Country Club - Course No. 1 and Course No. 2

Medinah, Illinois

Sep 19 — 21, 2026

Starts in 3 days

AJGAStroke PlayRegistration open

Junior Presidents Cup

Medinah Country Club - Course #1

Medinah, Illinois

Sep 20 — 21, 2026

Starts in 4 days

AmateurGolfStroke PlayRegistration open

Chicagoland Season Finale at Whitetail

Whitetail Ridge Golf Club

Yorkville, Illinois

Oct 10 — 11, 2026

In 3 weeks

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

Midwest/West Regional Invitational

Harborside International Golf Club - Port

Chicago, Illinois

Oct 17 — 18, 2026

In 4 weeks

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

TPC Deer Run Junior Open

TPC at Deere Run

Silvis, Illinois

Oct 24 — 25, 2026

In 5 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.

The Prep Tour

Illinois

Local tour

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'.

Ages Roughly grades 7–12 (divisions by HS graduation year)Mar–OctJGS~30 events/yr

Gateway PGA Junior Tour

Illinois, Missouri

PGA Section junior tour

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.

Ages 7–19 (JDT 7–12; Junior Tour 8–19)Summer core season (membership opens Jan 5) plus spring and fall eventsJGS · AJGA PBE

Illinois PGA Junior Tour

Illinois

PGA Section junior tour

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.

Ages 14–18 (HS Class of 2030 or older); 12–13 may play Junior PGA Championship qualifiersJune–JulyAJGA PBE~7 events/yr

CDGA Youth Programs (Chicago District Golf Association)

Illinois

State golf association

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.

Ages 6–18Spring–Fall

Illinois Junior Golf Association

Illinois, Wisconsin

Regional tour

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).

Ages 8–18Mar–Oct (core season May–Aug)JGS · AJGA PBE~100 events/yr

Mid-American Junior Golf Tour

Illinois, Wisconsin

Regional tour

The IJGA's elite tour for 'exceptionally talented' Midwest juniors, with 14 two-day events in 2026 at private and championship courses in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Ages 12–18Apr–OctJGS · AJGA PBE~14 events/yr

Good to know

FVJGT frequently asked questions

Who can play FVJGT events?: Fox Valley Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 8–18. Western Chicago suburbs juniors who want a cheap, friendly first tour experience.
Where does FVJGT hold tournaments?: Events are held in Illinois. The tour is based in Illinois.
How much does FVJGT cost?: Membership $100; entry fees $25–$55 per event. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do FVJGT results count toward junior rankings?: FVJGT 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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