Who can play OGA Junior events?

OGA Junior (Oregon Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged 8–18. Oregon juniors of all levels who want a season-long schedule under one inexpensive membership.

Where does OGA Junior hold tournaments?

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

How much does OGA Junior cost?

$40 annual junior membership (includes handicap and Youth on Course); entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do OGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?

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

State golf association

OGA Junior (Oregon Golf Association)

The Oregon Golf Association runs one of the fuller state-association junior calendars: a $40 membership opens roughly 20+ Summer Series events, a Bandon Dunes Winter Series, beginner EJ Play Days and three majors led by the Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur. Team matches and USGA qualifiers round out the season.

About OGA Junior

$40/yr membership for ages 8–18; expires Dec. 31, at 19 or when starting college
Approximately 20+ Summer Series events statewide plus 3 Winter Series events
Majors: Peter Jacobsen Junior Challenge, Oregon Junior Stroke Play, Oregon Junior Amateur
Team events: Girls' and Boys' Junior Americas Cup, Eddie Hogan Cup
Youth on Course $5 rounds at 60+ participating courses

Key championships: Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur (96th, July 5–9, 2026), Oregon Junior Stroke Play (29th, June 17–19, 2026), Peter Jacobsen Junior Challenge, Girls' and Boys' Junior Americas Cup teams, Eddie Hogan Cup, U.S. Junior / U.S. Girls' Junior qualifiers.

Best for: Oregon juniors of all levels who want a season-long schedule under one inexpensive membership.

Official site: oga.org/events/juniors →

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.

Pacific Northwest PGA Junior Programs

Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon +1

PGA Section junior tour

The Pacific Northwest PGA does not run a junior tour; it hosts the PNW Junior PGA Championship (national qualifier), supports PGA Jr. League and DCP, and points juniors to the Washington Junior Golf Association and Oregon Junior Golf.

Ages Varies (Junior PGA Championship for juniors; DCP 7–15)Championship May 30–31 (2026)

Washington Junior Golf Association / WA Golf Youth on Course (Washington Golf)

Idaho, Oregon, Washington

State golf association

WA Golf channels juniors into Youth on Course membership and WJGA tournaments; the Washington Junior Golf Association organizes six districts across Washington, northern Idaho and northeast Oregon with a competitive season from late June to early August. The WJGA State Championship is the marquee event.

Ages Through 18 (points system for ages 14–18)Late June–early August core season, plus spring events

Rocky Mountain Junior Golf Tour

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada +2

Regional tour

Sister tour of the Texas Junior Golf Tour, headquartered in Irving, TX, that runs 14 Washington events plus Oregon, Las Vegas and Tucson stops aimed at college exposure.

Ages 6–19Year-round; core season spring–summer in Washington with fall/winter events in Oregon, Nevada and ArizonaJGS · AJGA PBE~17 events/yr

Good to know

OGA Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play OGA Junior events?: OGA Junior (Oregon Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged 8–18. Oregon juniors of all levels who want a season-long schedule under one inexpensive membership.
Where does OGA Junior hold tournaments?: Events are held in Oregon. The tour is based in Oregon.
How much does OGA Junior cost?: $40 annual junior membership (includes handicap and Youth on Course); entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do OGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. OGA Junior results count toward JGS, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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