Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour
Created in 2009 by PGA Tour pro Kelly Gibson through his foundation, this New Orleans-based tour runs 16 summer tournaments at roughly 16 courses across greater New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, followed by an Allstate Sugar Bowl fall series. Biweekly summer scores are combined into 36-hole events for Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking.
About KGJGT
- Founded 2009 by New Orleans native and PGA Tour winner Kelly Gibson; operated by the Kelly Gibson Foundation.
- 16 summer tournaments in June–July including the Tour Championship and the BC Cup Championship; Mondays for ages 14–22, Thursdays for ages 7–13.
- Fall 2026 series: Koasati Pines (Sept 12–13), The Island, Plaquemine (Oct 10–11), Wetlands GC, Lafayette (Nov 21–22) and the Tommy Moore Memorial at TPC Louisiana (Dec 22–23).
- Summer biweekly scores are combined into four 36-hole events for Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking; fall events are listed as AJGA- and JGS-sanctioned.
- Unusually wide age range (7–22) with college-age divisions.
Best for: New Orleans and south Louisiana juniors who want frequent weekday summer competition that still counts toward national rankings.
Upcoming tournaments in KGJGT's states
All events →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.
Gulf States PGA Junior Championships & Allied Tours
Louisiana, Mississippi
The Gulf States PGA does not operate its own junior tour; it hosts the Louisiana/Mississippi Junior PGA Championships and publishes a calendar of allied junior tours in both states.
Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (Louisiana Golf Association)
Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
The LGA's Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is open to juniors 11–18 of all skill levels for a $175 annual membership that bundles LGA membership, a GHIN handicap, tee gifts and scholarship eligibility. Membership is not required for USGA qualifiers or the Louisiana Junior and Girls' Junior Amateurs.
Good to know
KGJGT frequently asked questions
- Who can play KGJGT events?
- Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 7–22 (Girls 7–13, 14–17, 18–22; Boys 7–10, 11–13, 14–15, 16–17, 18–22). New Orleans and south Louisiana juniors who want frequent weekday summer competition that still counts toward national rankings.
- Where does KGJGT hold tournaments?
- Events are held in Louisiana. The tour is based in Louisiana.
- How much does KGJGT cost?
- Membership fee not published; fall-series entries $200–$225, Tommy Moore Memorial $350. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
- Do KGJGT results count toward junior rankings?
- Yes. KGJGT results count toward JGS and AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.
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