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Isaly's Junior Golf Tour (Tri-State PGA)

The Tri-State PGA's Isaly's Junior Golf Tour runs about 20 events plus a Player of the Year Championship for ages 8–18 around Pittsburgh, West Virginia and eastern Ohio.

About Tri-State PGA Junior

  • 20 events followed by the Player of the Year Championship
  • Each event takes the first 100 applicants
  • Tournament winners and top-10 point finishers qualify for the championship
  • Section also hosts the Dick's Parent/Junior Championship and the Tri-State Junior PGA Championship (June 23, South Hills CC)
  • Note: register via the BlueGolf site; the legacy tristatepga.com domain currently redirects to unrelated content

Best for: Pittsburgh-area juniors seeking an accessible summer points tour.

Upcoming tournaments in Tri-State PGA Junior's states

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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.

Penn Ohio Junior Golf (North Coast Junior Tour and Great Lakes Junior Golf Tour)

Ohio, Pennsylvania

Regional tour

Based in Erie, Penn Ohio Junior Golf operates the North Coast Junior Tour in northwestern Pennsylvania (14th season in 2026) and the Great Lakes Junior Golf Tour in northeastern Ohio (36th year). One membership covers both tours, and 13 events on the annual schedule are posted to Junior Golf Scoreboard.

Ages 19 and under (Boys 16–19, Boys 15 & Under, Girls 19 & Under, Futures 12 & Under)May–Jul (plus fall high-school prep events)JGS

Blue Ridge Junior Golf Tour

Virginia, West Virginia

Local tour

A low-cost southwest Virginia tour operating since 2011, with co-ed age divisions and 9-hole and 18-hole events in Virginia and West Virginia. Demand is high: all 2026 events went to a waitlist.

Ages 18 and under (9 & Under, 10–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–18)Summer (tournament registration opens in March)

GCGA 1905 Junior Tour (Greater Cincinnati Golf Association)

Ohio

Local tour

The Greater Cincinnati Golf Association's junior series, headlined by the Metropolitan Junior Boys (85th in 2026) and Junior Girls championships plus junior opens at Stillmeadow, Miami Whitewater and Blue Ash.

Ages 7–18Jun–Jul~7 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

Good to know

Tri-State PGA Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play Tri-State PGA Junior events?
Isaly's Junior Golf Tour (Tri-State PGA) serves junior golfers aged 8–18. Pittsburgh-area juniors seeking an accessible summer points tour.
Where does Tri-State PGA Junior hold tournaments?
Events are held in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. The tour is based in Pennsylvania.
How much does Tri-State PGA Junior cost?
Isaly's Junior Golf Tour (Tri-State PGA) does not publish a simple fee schedule; entry fees and any membership are shown during registration on the official site.
Do Tri-State PGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?
Tri-State PGA 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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