Who can play NIJGA events?

Northwest Indiana Junior Golf Association serves junior golfers aged 7–18. Region (NW Indiana) juniors who want a summer points race close to Chicago without Chicago prices.

Where does NIJGA hold tournaments?

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

How much does NIJGA cost?

Entry fees vary by event; Duneland Open $130. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do NIJGA results count toward junior rankings?

NIJGA 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

Northwest Indiana Junior Golf Association

A Northwest Indiana junior circuit with 16 events in 2026 (June 3–Sept 20) at courses in Valparaiso, Crown Point, Michigan City, LaPorte and Chesterton, capped by the Duneland Open.

About NIJGA

Divisions: Boys 7–9, 10–12, 13–14, 15–18; Girls 7–10, 11–13, 14–18.
Results feed AGI, Junior Golf Hub and TUGR rankings (not JGS).
Venues include Valparaiso CC, White Hawk CC, Sand Creek and Youche CC.
Season banquet recognizes points leaders.

Best for: Region (NW Indiana) juniors who want a summer points race close to Chicago without Chicago prices.

Official site: nijga.bluegolf.com →

Upcoming tournaments in NIJGA's states

All events →

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

Indianapolis Junior Open at Bluff Creek

Bluff Creek Golf Course

Greenwood, Indiana

Sep 26 — 27, 2026

Starts in 10 days

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.

Fort Wayne Pee Wee & Junior Golf Tour

Indiana

Local tour

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation's long-running Pee Wee and Junior tours let boys and girls ages 3–17 compete on area courses, with awards at every tournament.

Ages 3–17Summer

Indianapolis Jr Golf Foundation

Indiana

Local tour

A nonprofit foundation running a summer Tour Series, PeeWee tournaments, the Mayor's Cup and a Tour Championship at Indianapolis public courses such as Eagle Creek, Smock and Winding River.

Ages Not published (Tour Series plus PeeWee division)Jun–Jul

Indiana Junior Golf (Howard Bailey Junior Golf Program)

Indiana

PGA Section junior tour

Founded in 1987 and run by Indiana Golf (the umbrella for the Indiana PGA, IGA and Indiana Golf Foundation), the Indiana Junior Golf program stages statewide tournaments on three tiers for boys and girls 7–19.

Ages 7–19Summer

Indiana Junior Golf / Howard Bailey Junior Golf Program (Indiana Golf)

Indiana

State golf association

Indiana Golf's Howard Bailey Junior Golf Program (formerly the Pepsi/Mountain Dew Tour) offers more than 70 events statewide across Prep, Junior and Masters tours, with state junior championships open without membership. Schedules run on the Indiana Golf Foundation BlueGolf site.

Ages Through 19 (Hoosier Junior 14–19)Spring–Fall~70 events/yr

Good to know

NIJGA frequently asked questions

Who can play NIJGA events?: Northwest Indiana Junior Golf Association serves junior golfers aged 7–18. Region (NW Indiana) juniors who want a summer points race close to Chicago without Chicago prices.
Where does NIJGA hold tournaments?: Events are held in Indiana. The tour is based in Indiana.
How much does NIJGA cost?: Entry fees vary by event; Duneland Open $130. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do NIJGA results count toward junior rankings?: NIJGA 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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