Who can play Illinois PGA Junior events?

Illinois PGA Junior Tour serves junior golfers aged 14–18 (HS Class of 2030 or older); 12–13 may play Junior PGA Championship qualifiers. Chicago-area high-schoolers who want a short, competitive schedule at premier clubs.

Where does Illinois PGA Junior hold tournaments?

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

How much does Illinois PGA Junior cost?

$65 membership; $125 member / $150 non-member per one-day event; $325 for multi-day qualifiers. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do Illinois PGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?

Yes. Illinois PGA Junior results count toward AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

PGA Section junior tour

Illinois PGA 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.

About Illinois PGA Junior

7 events in 2026 at clubs such as Kemper Lakes, Ridge CC, Biltmore CC and Inverness
Membership $65; one-day entries $125 (members) or $150 (non-members)
Junior PGA Championship qualifiers ($325) carry AJGA designations
Fields capped at roughly 60 boys and 12 girls per event
Season-ending Junior Masters Championship for members

Best for: Chicago-area high-schoolers who want a short, competitive schedule at premier clubs.

Official site: ilpgajr.bluegolf.com →

Upcoming tournaments in Illinois PGA Junior'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.

Fox Valley Junior Golf Tour

Illinois

Local 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.

Ages 8–18Apr–Oct~17 events/yr

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

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

Illinois PGA Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play Illinois PGA Junior events?: Illinois PGA Junior Tour serves junior golfers aged 14–18 (HS Class of 2030 or older); 12–13 may play Junior PGA Championship qualifiers. Chicago-area high-schoolers who want a short, competitive schedule at premier clubs.
Where does Illinois PGA Junior hold tournaments?: Events are held in Illinois. The tour is based in Illinois.
How much does Illinois PGA Junior cost?: $65 membership; $125 member / $150 non-member per one-day event; $325 for multi-day qualifiers. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do Illinois PGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. Illinois PGA Junior results count toward AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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