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Pennsylvania Junior Boys' & Girls' Championships (Pennsylvania Golf Association)

The Pennsylvania Golf Association conducts the statewide Junior Boys' and Junior Girls' Championships each June alongside a Junior Team Championship, and selects the PA State Junior Team for the USNDP. Regional junior tours in Pennsylvania are run by GAP and the WPGA.

About PA Golf Junior

  • Junior Boys' Championship in its 83rd year; Junior Girls' in its 63rd
  • Junior Team Championship contested concurrently
  • PA State Junior Team page for USNDP selection
  • Contact 610-472-0153 or jbarkley@pagolf.org
  • Regional junior play: GAP (east/central) and WPGA (west)

Key championships: Pennsylvania Junior Boys' Championship (83rd, June 29–30, 2026), Pennsylvania Junior Girls' Championship (63rd, June 29–30, 2026), Junior Team Championship, PA State Junior Team (USNDP).

Best for: Pennsylvania juniors seeking a statewide title beyond their regional association.

Upcoming tournaments in PA Golf Junior's states

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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.

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

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

Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour

Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

PGA Section junior tour

Founded in 1979, the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour runs 90+ events a season across eastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware, from a 25-yard FUNdamental Tour to nationally ranked Elite Tour events.

Ages 7–18 (18 or younger by June 1, not started college)Spring–fall; separate fall membership Sept–NovJGS · AJGA PBE~90 events/yr

Good to know

PA Golf Junior frequently asked questions

Who can play PA Golf Junior events?
Pennsylvania Junior Boys' & Girls' Championships (Pennsylvania Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged Not published. Pennsylvania juniors seeking a statewide title beyond their regional association.
Where does PA Golf Junior hold tournaments?
Events are held in Pennsylvania. The tour is based in Pennsylvania.
How much does PA Golf Junior cost?
Pennsylvania Junior Boys' & Girls' Championships (Pennsylvania Golf Association) does not publish a simple fee schedule; entry fees and any membership are shown during registration on the official site.
Do PA Golf Junior results count toward junior rankings?
Yes. PA Golf Junior results count toward JGS, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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