
Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour
One of the largest junior golf programs in the country, with roughly 4,000 members and 450+ tournaments a year across Texas north of Austin. Four tiers let a first-time tournament player start on a free 9-hole tour and climb to nationally competitive fields.
About NTPGA Junior
- Approximately 4,000 junior members and 450+ tournaments annually
- Randy Smith Tour (ages 6–12) costs nothing and is the entry point for beginners
- Prep, Medalist and All-American Tours step up in length and competition
- Members ages 12–18 also receive Legends Junior Tour membership (elite Texas events)
- Serves Texas north of the 31st parallel (DFW, Waco, Lubbock, East Texas)
Best for: Any DFW/North Texas junior, from first tournament to college-bound player.
Upcoming tournaments in NTPGA Junior's states
All events →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.
Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour
Texas
An East Texas summer tour based around Longview, Gilmer and Texarkana that runs a 10-event schedule from June 1 through an early-August Tournament of Champions. Five age divisions and a mix of individual and adult/youth formats keep it family-oriented.
Dallas Junior Golf Championship
Texas
A century-old Dallas institution (102nd playing in 2026) held at Tenison Park Golf Course, open to boys and girls 7–18 with no residency requirement or qualifying. Included as a notable local event rather than a tour.
On Par Golf Junior Tour
Texas
Launched for the 2025–26 season by San Antonio instruction company On Par Golf in partnership with the Alamo City Golf Trail municipal courses, this local tour offers 60+ low-cost events a year with skill-based divisions from age 5 through high school. A season-long Race for the Crown crowns players of the year each August.
RGV Junior Golf Association
Texas
A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) providing low-cost tournament golf for youth ages 6–18 in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties in the Rio Grande Valley. Season standings select a junior Border Cup team that competes against Laredo.
Texas-Oklahoma Junior Golf Tournament
Texas
Not a tour but one of the region's oldest junior events: played every June in Wichita Falls since 1957, the 'T-O' draws roughly 350 juniors from across the U.S., Mexico, Canada and beyond to Wichita Falls Country Club and the Champions Course at Weeks Park.
Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf
Texas
The Southern Texas PGA's junior program covers Houston, Austin, San Antonio and South Texas with 500+ playing opportunities a year. Membership includes a GHIN handicap (10+) and Legends Junior Tour membership (12+).
Good to know
NTPGA Junior frequently asked questions
- Who can play NTPGA Junior events?
- Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour serves junior golfers aged 6–19. Any DFW/North Texas junior, from first tournament to college-bound player.
- Where does NTPGA Junior hold tournaments?
- Events are held in Texas. The tour is based in Texas.
- How much does NTPGA Junior cost?
- $95 annual membership (2026); Randy Smith Tour is free. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
- Do NTPGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?
- NTPGA 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.
Guides for new tournament families
For Parents
How Much Does Junior Golf Really Cost? A Parent's Honest Budget Guide
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How to Build the Right Junior Tournament Schedule (Without Burning Out Your Player or Your Budget)
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