Who can play Minnesota PGA Junior events?

Minnesota PGA Junior Golf (Sota Series) serves junior golfers aged Approximately 7–19 (Junior Tour 13–19). Minnesota high-school-age players who want affordable competitive rounds and a path to the Players Tour.

Where does Minnesota PGA Junior hold tournaments?

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

How much does Minnesota PGA Junior cost?

Junior Tour: $110 membership + $40 per event. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do Minnesota PGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?

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

PGA Section junior tour

Minnesota PGA Junior Golf (Sota Series)

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.

About Minnesota PGA Junior

Junior Tour: 18-hole stroke play, $40 per event, no caddies
Membership $110 (expires Dec 31); first 1,400 members receive a hat and bag tag kit
Junior Tour is the prerequisite for earning Players Tour status
Lottery-based registration window in spring
Minnesota Junior PGA Championship: Girls June 6–7, Boys June 29–30 (2026)

Best for: Minnesota high-school-age players who want affordable competitive rounds and a path to the Players Tour.

Official site: www.minnesotajuniorgolf.com →

Upcoming tournaments in Minnesota PGA Junior's states

All events →

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.

MGA Junior Championships (Minnesota Golf Association)

Minnesota

State 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.

Ages Under 19JuneJGS~3 events/yr

Good to know

Minnesota PGA Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play Minnesota PGA Junior events?: Minnesota PGA Junior Golf (Sota Series) serves junior golfers aged Approximately 7–19 (Junior Tour 13–19). Minnesota high-school-age players who want affordable competitive rounds and a path to the Players Tour.
Where does Minnesota PGA Junior hold tournaments?: Events are held in Minnesota. The tour is based in Minnesota.
How much does Minnesota PGA Junior cost?: Junior Tour: $110 membership + $40 per event. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do Minnesota PGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?: Minnesota PGA Junior 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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