Who can play LVJGT events?

Lehigh Valley Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 9–19. Lehigh Valley families who want frequent, low-key local competition close to home.

Where does LVJGT hold tournaments?

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

How much does LVJGT cost?

Not published for most events; fall events listed at $40–$60. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do LVJGT results count toward junior rankings?

LVJGT is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.

Local tour

Lehigh Valley Junior Golf 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.

About LVJGT

Age groups: 9–11, 12–13, 14–15 and 16–19 for boys and girls
Anchored by the Lehigh Valley Junior Tournament of Champions and the Lehigh Valley Sportsfest, both in their 33rd year in 2026
Registration and scoring run on BlueGolf
Alumni include state champions, USGA national championship qualifiers and college scholarship recipients

Best for: Lehigh Valley families who want frequent, low-key local competition close to home.

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Upcoming tournaments in LVJGT's states

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

Pittsburgh Fall Junior Open

Totteridge Club

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Oct 24 — 25, 2026

In 5 weeks

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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.

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)

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

LVJGT frequently asked questions

Who can play LVJGT events?: Lehigh Valley Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 9–19. Lehigh Valley families who want frequent, low-key local competition close to home.
Where does LVJGT hold tournaments?: Events are held in Pennsylvania. The tour is based in Pennsylvania.
How much does LVJGT cost?: Not published for most events; fall events listed at $40–$60. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do LVJGT results count toward junior rankings?: LVJGT 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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