Who can play MAJGT events?

Mid-American Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 12–18. Competitive Chicagoland-area juniors seeking JGS-ranked 36-hole events without traveling out of region.

Where does MAJGT hold tournaments?

Events are held in Illinois, Wisconsin. The tour is based in Illinois.

How much does MAJGT cost?

Approx. $225 per event (2026 MAJGT at Twin Orchard); IJGA Elite membership ($250) required. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do MAJGT results count toward junior rankings?

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

Regional tour

Mid-American Junior Golf Tour

The IJGA's elite tour for 'exceptionally talented' Midwest juniors, with 14 two-day events in 2026 at private and championship courses in Illinois and Wisconsin.

About MAJGT

2026 schedule runs April 3–October 18 with stops such as Ruffled Feathers, ThunderHawk, Twin Orchard, Pine Meadow and Hawk's View (Lake Geneva, WI).
Nationally recognized by Junior Golf Scoreboard and the AJGA, so events provide national exposure for college recruiting.
Handicap requirement of 18.0 (boys) / 25.0 (girls) to enter.
Season-long Player of the Year points standings for boys and girls.

Best for: Competitive Chicagoland-area juniors seeking JGS-ranked 36-hole events without traveling out of region.

Official site: www.ijga.org/majgt →

Upcoming tournaments in MAJGT's states

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

Junior Presidents Cup

Medinah Country Club - Course No. 1 and Course No. 2

Medinah, Illinois

Sep 19 — 21, 2026

Starts in 3 days

AJGAStroke PlayRegistration open

Junior Presidents Cup

Medinah Country Club - Course #1

Medinah, Illinois

Sep 20 — 21, 2026

Starts in 4 days

AmateurGolfStroke PlayRegistration open

Chicagoland Season Finale at Whitetail

Whitetail Ridge Golf Club

Yorkville, Illinois

Oct 10 — 11, 2026

In 3 weeks

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

Midwest/West Regional Invitational

Harborside International Golf Club - Port

Chicago, Illinois

Oct 17 — 18, 2026

In 4 weeks

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

TPC Deer Run Junior Open

TPC at Deere Run

Silvis, Illinois

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.

Illinois Junior Golf Association

Illinois, Wisconsin

Regional tour

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Lemont, IL that runs 100+ junior events a year across three divisions: Youth Development Program (8–13), Playing Member (14–18) and the elite Mid-American Junior Golf Tour (12–18).

Ages 8–18Mar–Oct (core season May–Aug)JGS · AJGA PBE~100 events/yr

Fox Valley Junior Golf Tour

Illinois

Local tour

A young (fourth season in 2026) tour presented by Mike's Golf Center in St. Charles, IL, with a spring simulator series, 10-event summer Stroke Play Series, Tour Championship at St. Charles CC and a 9-hole fall series.

Ages 8–18Apr–Oct~17 events/yr

The Prep Tour

Illinois

Local tour

A Central Illinois tour (Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, Springfield, Champaign) running about 30 events a year, with two-day events posted to Junior Golf Scoreboard and qualifiers for NB3, Future Champions World and 'The Scholly'.

Ages Roughly grades 7–12 (divisions by HS graduation year)Mar–OctJGS~30 events/yr

Gateway PGA Junior Tour

Illinois, Missouri

PGA Section junior tour

Serving nearly 1,000 members in greater St. Louis and southern Illinois, the Gateway PGA Junior Tour runs beginner JDT events up to two-day championships that carry AJGA PBE stars and report to Junior Golf Scoreboard.

Ages 7–19 (JDT 7–12; Junior Tour 8–19)Summer core season (membership opens Jan 5) plus spring and fall eventsJGS · AJGA PBE

Illinois PGA Junior Tour

Illinois

PGA Section junior tour

A compact, high-quality summer tour of seven events at private Chicago-area clubs for ages 14–18, including two 36-hole Junior PGA Championship qualifiers. Non-members may play one regular-season event.

Ages 14–18 (HS Class of 2030 or older); 12–13 may play Junior PGA Championship qualifiersJune–JulyAJGA PBE~7 events/yr

WPGA Junior Golf Foundation (Wisconsin PGA Junior Tour)

Wisconsin

PGA Section junior tour

The Wisconsin PGA's junior foundation runs a layered schedule from Par 3 events to the Players Tour, with membership that includes a WSGA handicap and Youth on Course access.

Ages 7–18Registration April; events spring–summer; membership expires Dec 31

Good to know

MAJGT frequently asked questions

Who can play MAJGT events?: Mid-American Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 12–18. Competitive Chicagoland-area juniors seeking JGS-ranked 36-hole events without traveling out of region.
Where does MAJGT hold tournaments?: Events are held in Illinois, Wisconsin. The tour is based in Illinois.
How much does MAJGT cost?: Approx. $225 per event (2026 MAJGT at Twin Orchard); IJGA Elite membership ($250) required. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do MAJGT results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. MAJGT results count toward JGS and AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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