Who can play PNW PGA Junior events?

Pacific Northwest PGA Junior Programs serves junior golfers aged Varies (Junior PGA Championship for juniors; DCP 7–15). Pacific Northwest juniors targeting the Junior PGA Championship pathway.

Where does PNW PGA Junior hold tournaments?

Events are held in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington. The tour is based in Washington.

How much does PNW PGA Junior cost?

Pacific Northwest PGA Junior Programs does not publish a simple fee schedule; entry fees and any membership are shown during registration on the official site.

Do PNW PGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?

PNW 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

Pacific Northwest PGA Junior Programs

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.

About PNW PGA Junior

PNW Junior PGA Championship May 30–31 at The Home Course; winners and runners-up advance to nationals
Registration via Golf Genius (opens in March)
Section lists WJGA, Oregon Junior Golf and First Tee chapters as the region's junior tours
PNWPGA Foundation funds the JAM program and player development grants
Covers Washington, Oregon, northern Idaho, western Montana and Alaska

Best for: Pacific Northwest juniors targeting the Junior PGA Championship pathway.

Official site: pnwpga.com/junior →

Upcoming tournaments in PNW PGA Junior's states

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

National Tour Montana Championship

Old Works GC

Anaconda, Montana

Oct 10 — 11, 2026

In 3 weeks

FCGStroke PlayRegistration open

WORLD SERIES EVENT - FCG PAC NORTHWEST

Washington National GC

Auburn, Washington

Oct 17 — 18, 2026

In 4 weeks

FCGStroke 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.

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 PGA Junior Series

Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming

PGA Section junior tour

The Rocky Mountain Foundation's PGA Junior Series stages 36-hole junior championships across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and northern Nevada each summer, with the section Junior PGA Championship as the qualifier for nationals.

Ages 13–18June–August

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

Northern Utah Junior Golf Tour

Idaho, Utah

Local tour

A Cache Valley (Logan-area) summer tour with 10 Monday events at courses such as Birch Creek, Logan River, Logan Country Club, Eagle Mountain and Preston (ID).

Ages 4–18June–early August~10 events/yr

Alaska Golf Association Junior Golf

Alaska

State golf association

The Alaska Golf Association offers a 100% free junior membership for golfers 18 and under, including a USGA Handicap Index, GHIN app access and eligibility for AGA state and regional events at courses such as Palmer, Moose Run, Settlers Bay and Anchorage GC. Specific junior championship names are not published.

Ages 18 & underSummer

Idaho Junior Tour (Idaho Golf Association)

Idaho

State golf association

The Idaho Golf Association's Idaho Junior Tour offers Prep, Championship and Masters tiers for boys and girls 8–18, with regional Player of the Year races and the three-day Idaho Junior Amateur as the flagship. Registration opens each March.

Ages 8–18 (Junior Amateur 9–18)Spring–Summer (registration opens in March)

Good to know

PNW PGA Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play PNW PGA Junior events?: Pacific Northwest PGA Junior Programs serves junior golfers aged Varies (Junior PGA Championship for juniors; DCP 7–15). Pacific Northwest juniors targeting the Junior PGA Championship pathway.
Where does PNW PGA Junior hold tournaments?: Events are held in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington. The tour is based in Washington.
How much does PNW PGA Junior cost?: Pacific Northwest PGA Junior Programs does not publish a simple fee schedule; entry fees and any membership are shown during registration on the official site.
Do PNW PGA Junior results count toward junior rankings?: PNW 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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