Who can play MGA Junior events?

MGA Junior Championships (Minnesota Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged Under 19. Minnesota juniors targeting the state championship and Team Minnesota selection.

Where does MGA Junior hold tournaments?

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

How much does MGA Junior cost?

MGA Junior Championships (Minnesota Golf Association) does not publish a simple fee schedule; entry fees and any membership are shown during registration on the official site.

Do MGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?

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

State golf association

MGA Junior Championships (Minnesota Golf Association)

The Minnesota Golf Association conducts the state's Junior Boys' and Junior Girls' Championships (both June 22–24 in 2026) and selects Team Minnesota for the USGA's National Development Program. Regular tour play in Minnesota runs through the Minnesota PGA 'Sota Series.

About MGA Junior

State Junior Boys' Championship played at The Minikahda Club in 2026
State Junior Girls' Championship played at Pebble Creek GC in 2026
Junior membership is the MGA's fastest-growing segment; Youth on Course offers $5 rounds at 150+ courses
Registration for junior championships opens in early spring
The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf 'Sota Series (ages 8–19) provides the weekly tour schedule

Key championships: Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship, Minnesota State Junior Girls' Championship, Team Minnesota (USNDP).

Best for: Minnesota juniors targeting the state championship and Team Minnesota selection.

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Upcoming tournaments in MGA Junior's states

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

Minneapolis Fall Junior Open at Emerald Greens

Emerald Greens Golf Club - Silver

Hastings, Minnesota

Sep 26 — 27, 2026

Starts in 10 days

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

Minnesota Junior Open at Bulrush

Bulrush Golf Club

Rush City, Minnesota

Oct 3 — 4, 2026

In 2 weeks

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

Minnesota Season Finale at Rush Creek

Rush Creek Golf Club

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Oct 24 — 25, 2026

In 5 weeks

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.

Minnesota PGA Junior Golf (Sota Series)

Minnesota

PGA Section junior tour

The Minnesota PGA's Sota Series ladders juniors from the Minny and Prep Tours to the Junior Tour and the elite Players Tour, with recreational-priced 18-hole events across the state.

Ages Approximately 7–19 (Junior Tour 13–19)June–August

Good to know

MGA Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play MGA Junior events?: MGA Junior Championships (Minnesota Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged Under 19. Minnesota juniors targeting the state championship and Team Minnesota selection.
Where does MGA Junior hold tournaments?: Events are held in Minnesota. The tour is based in Minnesota.
How much does MGA Junior cost?: MGA Junior Championships (Minnesota Golf Association) does not publish a simple fee schedule; entry fees and any membership are shown during registration on the official site.
Do MGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. MGA Junior results count toward JGS, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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