Who can play JGAA events?

Junior Golf Association of Arizona / AZ Golf Youth on Course (Arizona Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged 6–18 (AZ Golf Youth on Course); JGAA divisions 8–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–18. Arizona juniors who want year-round competition and a route to national team events.

Where does JGAA hold tournaments?

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

How much does JGAA cost?

AZ Golf Youth on Course $40/yr (includes AZ Golf membership and handicap); JGAA membership and entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do JGAA results count toward junior rankings?

Yes. JGAA results count toward JGS, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

State golf association

Junior Golf Association of Arizona / AZ Golf Youth on Course (Arizona Golf Association)

AZ Golf's junior membership is delivered through Youth on Course ($40/yr with a handicap), while statewide junior competition is run by the Junior Golf Association of Arizona, which fields Arizona's Junior America's Cup teams and hosts NB3 national qualifiers. JGAA's full schedule is on BlueGolf.

About JGAA

AZ Golf Youth on Course: ages 6–18, $40/yr, $5 rounds plus GHIN handicap
JGAA runs Championship, 15–18, 13–14, 11–12 and 8–10 divisions
JGAA sends top four girls to the Girls Junior America's Cup
NB3 Junior Golf National Championship qualifiers open to in- and out-of-state juniors
Schedule and registration at jgaa.bluegolf.com

Key championships: JGAA Championship-division events, Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship local qualifiers, Girls Junior America's Cup / Junior America's Cup teams.

Best for: Arizona juniors who want year-round competition and a route to national team events.

Official site: jgaa.org →

Upcoming tournaments in JGAA's states

All events →

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

Phoenix Junior Open

Orange Tree Golf Club

Scottsdale, Arizona

Nov 14 — 15, 2026

In 8 weeks

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

Southwest Season Opener at Talking Stick

Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash

Scottsdale, Arizona

Dec 26 — 27, 2026

In 3 months

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.

Southwest PGA Junior Prep Tour

Arizona, Nevada

PGA Section junior tour

For over 30 years the Southwest PGA Junior Prep Tour has run inexpensive one-day district events across Arizona and Southern Nevada for ages 5–18, a feeder for the JGAA and AJGA.

Ages 5–18Year-round; peak January–July, fall/winter events September–December~40 events/yr

Rocky Mountain Junior Golf Tour

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada +2

Regional tour

Sister tour of the Texas Junior Golf Tour, headquartered in Irving, TX, that runs 14 Washington events plus Oregon, Las Vegas and Tucson stops aimed at college exposure.

Ages 6–19Year-round; core season spring–summer in Washington with fall/winter events in Oregon, Nevada and ArizonaJGS · AJGA PBE~17 events/yr

Good to know

JGAA frequently asked questions

Who can play JGAA events?: Junior Golf Association of Arizona / AZ Golf Youth on Course (Arizona Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged 6–18 (AZ Golf Youth on Course); JGAA divisions 8–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–18. Arizona juniors who want year-round competition and a route to national team events.
Where does JGAA hold tournaments?: Events are held in Arizona. The tour is based in Arizona.
How much does JGAA cost?: AZ Golf Youth on Course $40/yr (includes AZ Golf membership and handicap); JGAA membership and entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do JGAA results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. JGAA results count toward JGS, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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