Who can play GAM Junior events?

GAM Junior (Golf Association of Michigan) serves junior golfers aged 6–18. Michigan juniors who want a no-cost membership and handicap with access to state association events.

Where does GAM Junior hold tournaments?

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

How much does GAM Junior cost?

GAM Junior Membership is free; Youth on Course $35/yr (2026); entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do GAM Junior results count toward junior rankings?

GAM Junior 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

GAM Junior (Golf Association of Michigan)

The Golf Association of Michigan offers a free junior membership (ages 6–18) that unlocks GAM junior tournaments, a USGA handicap and GHIN stat tracking, with optional $35 Youth on Course access. GAM expanded its junior tournament offerings for 2026.

About GAM Junior

GAM Junior Membership is free for ages 6–18
Youth on Course in Michigan is $35/yr with $5 rounds at participating courses
Junior tournament registration runs through gam.org
2026 registration announcement highlighted new junior golf additions
Complimentary GolfPass Video membership included with Youth on Course

Key championships: GAM Junior Championship, GAM Junior Kickoff.

Best for: Michigan juniors who want a no-cost membership and handicap with access to state association events.

Official site: gam.org/juniors/junior-tournaments →

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.

Traverse City Junior Golf Association (Northern Michigan Junior Tour)

Michigan

Local tour

Teaching 'Life Skills through Golf' since 1984, TCJGA runs 67 junior tournaments in 2026 across northern Michigan, including the 24+ event Northern Michigan Junior Tour at courses like Arcadia Bluffs and Grand Traverse Resort.

Ages 5–18 (plus collegiate division)Jun–early Aug~67 events/yr

Michigan PGA Junior Golf (Junior PGA Championship & Team Michigan)

Michigan

PGA Section junior tour

The Michigan PGA does not run a season-long junior tour; its junior offerings center on the Michigan Junior PGA Championships (feeder to the national championship and Team Michigan), PGA Jr. League and DCP. Most Michigan juniors play the GAM, Meijer/Top 50 or regional tours.

Ages 13–18 (Junior PGA Championship)June championships

G.O.L.F. Callaway/Meijer Junior Tour

Michigan

Regional tour

Michigan's largest independent junior tour, entering its 33rd season in 2026 with 40 tournaments statewide from Grand Haven to Ann Arbor and a Meijer Cup match-play finale.

Ages 7–18 (plus 19–23 Callaway division)Apr–OctJGS · AJGA PBE~40 events/yr

Top 50 Junior Tour

Florida, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina

Regional tour

Founded in 2003 by Coach Danny Thomas, the Top 50 Scholarship Golf Tour runs 50+ events a year at country clubs and resorts in Michigan and Florida (with Ohio and South Carolina stops), most ranked by JGS and GJGR.

Ages 8–18 (college division at 2-day events)Year-round (Michigan Apr–Oct; Florida fall/winter)JGS · AJGA PBE~50 events/yr

Good to know

GAM Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play GAM Junior events?: GAM Junior (Golf Association of Michigan) serves junior golfers aged 6–18. Michigan juniors who want a no-cost membership and handicap with access to state association events.
Where does GAM Junior hold tournaments?: Events are held in Michigan. The tour is based in Michigan.
How much does GAM Junior cost?: GAM Junior Membership is free; Youth on Course $35/yr (2026); entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do GAM Junior results count toward junior rankings?: GAM Junior 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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