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GAP Junior (Golf Association of Philadelphia)

GAP's junior program centers on the Lawler Junior Tour for boys and girls 10–18, culminating in the Junior Tournament of Champions, alongside the Junior Boys' and Junior-Junior championships. The GAP Central Junior Series extends one-day events to central Pennsylvania.

About GAP Junior

  • Lawler Junior Tour open to boys and girls 10–18; season ends with the Junior TOC
  • Junior-Junior Boys' Championship for GAP members ages 10–13
  • GAP Central Junior Series: 18 & under, one-time $45 registration for all events
  • Youth on Course brings $5 rounds to juniors 6–18 across the GAP region
  • GAP territory spans southeastern/central PA, southern NJ and Delaware

Key championships: Junior Boys' Championship, Junior-Junior Boys' Championship (ages 10–13), Lawler Junior Tour / Junior Tournament of Champions (27th in 2026), GAP Central Junior Series.

Best for: Philadelphia-area juniors who want a full summer of one-day events and a championship path.

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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.

Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour

Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

PGA Section junior tour

Founded in 1979, the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour runs 90+ events a season across eastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware, from a 25-yard FUNdamental Tour to nationally ranked Elite Tour events.

Ages 7–18 (18 or younger by June 1, not started college)Spring–fall; separate fall membership Sept–NovJGS · AJGA PBE~90 events/yr

Peggy Kirk Bell Girls' Golf Tour

Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina +4

Regional tour

A girls-only tour run by the non-profit Girls Golf of America out of Greensboro, NC, the PKBGT stages more than 110 tournaments a year across nine East Coast states. Players compete in yardage-based divisions (Discovery, Futures, Prep, Bell National) rather than age brackets so they can move up as their game grows.

Ages 9–19Oct–SepJGS · AJGA PBE~110 events/yr

KO Junior Golf Tour

Pennsylvania

Local tour

Launched in 2009 by PGA professionals Steve Oltman and Robert Kleckner, the KO Tour gives juniors in Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties competitive rounds close to home. Twelve events are scheduled June 18 through August 4, 2026 at courses such as Turtle Creek, Rivercrest and Spring Ford.

Ages 18 and underJun–Aug~12 events/yr

Lancaster County Junior Golf Tour

Pennsylvania

Local tour

A 501(c)(3) tour founded in 2000 by local golf professionals and run by a parent board since 2003, the LCJGT emphasizes Rules of Golf, pace of play and sportsmanship for central Pennsylvania juniors. Players compete in Gold, Silver, Bronze and Futures divisions at courses across Lancaster County and the surrounding region.

Ages 9 through high school (must have PIAA eligibility remaining)Jun–Aug (registration opens Mar 1)

Lehigh Valley Junior Golf Tour

Pennsylvania

Local tour

Founded in 1994 and run through the Golf Association of the Lehigh Valley, the LVJGT is the main summer junior circuit for the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton area. The 2026 schedule lists 24 tournaments from May 1 to October 17 at courses across eastern Pennsylvania.

Ages 9–19May–Oct~24 events/yr

Southwest Pennsylvania Junior Golf Tour

Pennsylvania

Local tour

A volunteer-run summer tour for juniors in Washington County and the surrounding southwestern Pennsylvania region, with eight tournaments from June 3 to July 27, 2026 followed by a season-ending picnic. Registration, tee times and scoring run through the West Penn Golf Association's online system.

Ages High-school eligible juniors; 14–18 play 18 holes, 13 and under play 9 holesJun–Jul~8 events/yr

Good to know

GAP Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play GAP Junior events?
GAP Junior (Golf Association of Philadelphia) serves junior golfers aged 10–18 (GAP Central Junior Series 18 & under). Philadelphia-area juniors who want a full summer of one-day events and a championship path.
Where does GAP Junior hold tournaments?
Events are held in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. The tour is based in Pennsylvania.
How much does GAP Junior cost?
GAP Central Junior Series: one-time $45 registration covers all junior events; other fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do GAP Junior results count toward junior rankings?
GAP 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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