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KO Junior Golf 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.

About KO Tour

  • Scratch and net divisions let beginners compete alongside experienced players
  • Members receive a GHIN handicap and Youth on Course access ($5 green fees) through the Golf Association of Philadelphia
  • Hosted 12 events in 2025 and planned 12 or more for 2026
  • Courses include Landis Creek, Skippack, Linfield National, Brookside CC, Macoby Run, Phoenixville CC, Kimberton, Fox Hollow and Raven's Claw

Best for: Suburban Philadelphia juniors who want a summer schedule of local events with a net division for developing players.

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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.

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

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

Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

PGA Section junior tour

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.

Ages 8–18Summer~20 events/yr

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

GAP Junior (Golf Association of Philadelphia)

Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

State golf association

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.

Ages 10–18 (GAP Central Junior Series 18 & under)Spring–Summer

Good to know

KO Tour frequently asked questions

Who can play KO Tour events?
KO Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 18 and under. Suburban Philadelphia juniors who want a summer schedule of local events with a net division for developing players.
Where does KO Tour hold tournaments?
Events are held in Pennsylvania. The tour is based in Pennsylvania.
How much does KO Tour cost?
Membership fee not published; non-members pay an additional $20 per event. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do KO Tour results count toward junior rankings?
KO Tour 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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