Who can play Penn Ohio Junior Golf events?

Penn Ohio Junior Golf (North Coast Junior Tour and Great Lakes Junior Golf Tour) serves junior golfers aged 19 and under (Boys 16–19, Boys 15 & Under, Girls 19 & Under, Futures 12 & Under). Erie and northwest Pennsylvania juniors who want JGS-ranked events without traveling to Pittsburgh or Cleveland every weekend.

Where does Penn Ohio Junior Golf hold tournaments?

Events are held in Ohio, Pennsylvania. The tour is based in Pennsylvania.

How much does Penn Ohio Junior Golf cost?

Junior Tour Card $150 or Futures Pass $100 per year; per-event entry fees not published (members save $5 per one-day and $10 per two-day event). Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do Penn Ohio Junior Golf results count toward junior rankings?

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

Regional tour

Penn Ohio Junior Golf (North Coast Junior Tour and Great Lakes Junior Golf Tour)

Based in Erie, Penn Ohio Junior Golf operates the North Coast Junior Tour in northwestern Pennsylvania (14th season in 2026) and the Great Lakes Junior Golf Tour in northeastern Ohio (36th year). One membership covers both tours, and 13 events on the annual schedule are posted to Junior Golf Scoreboard.

About Penn Ohio Junior Golf

Open to members and non-members; players must meet 18-hole scoring standards (e.g., better than 100 for Boys 16–19)
Futures Tour offers 9-hole events for 12 and under with caddies permitted
Two-day JGS events include the GLJGT Summer Kickoff at Venango, the Lawrence Park Junior Invitational, the Sand Ridge Junior Invitational and both Tour Championships
Tour Card includes discounted green fees at participating courses, a GHIN handicap and tour gear

Best for: Erie and northwest Pennsylvania juniors who want JGS-ranked events without traveling to Pittsburgh or Cleveland every weekend.

Official site: www.pennohiojuniorgolf.com →

Upcoming tournaments in Penn Ohio Junior Golf's states

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

College Prep Series at Kent State

Windmill Lakes Golf Club

Ravenna, Ohio

Oct 17 — 18, 2026

In 4 weeks

HJGTStroke PlayRegistration open

Pittsburgh Fall Junior Open

Totteridge Club

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

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.

Isaly's Junior Golf Tour (Tri-State PGA)

Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

PGA Section junior tour

The Tri-State PGA's Isaly's Junior Golf Tour runs about 20 events plus a Player of the Year Championship for ages 8–18 around Pittsburgh, West Virginia and eastern Ohio.

Ages 8–18Summer~20 events/yr

GCGA 1905 Junior Tour (Greater Cincinnati Golf Association)

Ohio

Local tour

The Greater Cincinnati Golf Association's junior series, headlined by the Metropolitan Junior Boys (85th in 2026) and Junior Girls championships plus junior opens at Stillmeadow, Miami Whitewater and Blue Ash.

Ages 7–18Jun–Jul~7 events/yr

KO Junior Golf Tour

Pennsylvania

Local tour

Launched in 2009 by PGA professionals Steve Oltman and Robert Kleckner, the KO Tour gives juniors in Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties competitive rounds close to home. Twelve events are scheduled June 18 through August 4, 2026 at courses such as Turtle Creek, Rivercrest and Spring Ford.

Ages 18 and underJun–Aug~12 events/yr

Lancaster County Junior Golf Tour

Pennsylvania

Local tour

A 501(c)(3) tour founded in 2000 by local golf professionals and run by a parent board since 2003, the LCJGT emphasizes Rules of Golf, pace of play and sportsmanship for central Pennsylvania juniors. Players compete in Gold, Silver, Bronze and Futures divisions at courses across Lancaster County and the surrounding region.

Ages 9 through high school (must have PIAA eligibility remaining)Jun–Aug (registration opens Mar 1)

Lehigh Valley Junior Golf Tour

Pennsylvania

Local tour

Founded in 1994 and run through the Golf Association of the Lehigh Valley, the LVJGT is the main summer junior circuit for the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton area. The 2026 schedule lists 24 tournaments from May 1 to October 17 at courses across eastern Pennsylvania.

Ages 9–19May–Oct~24 events/yr

Southwest Pennsylvania Junior Golf Tour

Pennsylvania

Local tour

A volunteer-run summer tour for juniors in Washington County and the surrounding southwestern Pennsylvania region, with eight tournaments from June 3 to July 27, 2026 followed by a season-ending picnic. Registration, tee times and scoring run through the West Penn Golf Association's online system.

Ages High-school eligible juniors; 14–18 play 18 holes, 13 and under play 9 holesJun–Jul~8 events/yr

Good to know

Penn Ohio Junior Golf frequently asked questions

Who can play Penn Ohio Junior Golf events?: Penn Ohio Junior Golf (North Coast Junior Tour and Great Lakes Junior Golf Tour) serves junior golfers aged 19 and under (Boys 16–19, Boys 15 & Under, Girls 19 & Under, Futures 12 & Under). Erie and northwest Pennsylvania juniors who want JGS-ranked events without traveling to Pittsburgh or Cleveland every weekend.
Where does Penn Ohio Junior Golf hold tournaments?: Events are held in Ohio, Pennsylvania. The tour is based in Pennsylvania.
How much does Penn Ohio Junior Golf cost?: Junior Tour Card $150 or Futures Pass $100 per year; per-event entry fees not published (members save $5 per one-day and $10 per two-day event). Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do Penn Ohio Junior Golf results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. Penn Ohio Junior Golf results count toward JGS, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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