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RGV Junior Golf Association

A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) providing low-cost tournament golf for youth ages 6–18 in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties in the Rio Grande Valley. Season standings select a junior Border Cup team that competes against Laredo.

About RGV Jr Golf

  • Serves the four-county Rio Grande Valley (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy) under the motto 'Here, Everyone Plays'.
  • Tracks Border Cup standings and scoring averages through the season; qualifiers are invited to the Border Cup matches (2026 edition hosted in Laredo, TX).
  • The 2026 Tomas O'Caña Grande Finale (rescheduled to July 24) is an 18-hole Florida scramble open to all ages.
  • Not an instruction program — players are expected to know basic fundamentals; the association separately offers lessons.

Best for: Budget-conscious RGV families whose kids want regular competitive rounds without traveling to San Antonio or Houston.

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Other junior programs in the same states

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Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour

Texas

Local tour

An East Texas summer tour based around Longview, Gilmer and Texarkana that runs a 10-event schedule from June 1 through an early-August Tournament of Champions. Five age divisions and a mix of individual and adult/youth formats keep it family-oriented.

Ages 7–18 (coed 7–9; boys/girls 10–11, 12–13, 14–15, 16+)June–early August (10-event summer season)~10 events/yr

Dallas Junior Golf Championship

Texas

Local tour

A century-old Dallas institution (102nd playing in 2026) held at Tenison Park Golf Course, open to boys and girls 7–18 with no residency requirement or qualifying. Included as a notable local event rather than a tour.

Ages 7–18Annual, late June (June 22–24, 2026)~1 events/yr

On Par Golf Junior Tour

Texas

Local tour

Launched for the 2025–26 season by San Antonio instruction company On Par Golf in partnership with the Alamo City Golf Trail municipal courses, this local tour offers 60+ low-cost events a year with skill-based divisions from age 5 through high school. A season-long Race for the Crown crowns players of the year each August.

Ages 5–18 (Iron Crown 5–9, Bronze 8–13, Silver/Gold 14–18)Year-round (Sept 1–Aug 31); fall, spring and summer series with an August Tour Championship~60 events/yr

Texas-Oklahoma Junior Golf Tournament

Texas

Local tour

Not a tour but one of the region's oldest junior events: played every June in Wichita Falls since 1957, the 'T-O' draws roughly 350 juniors from across the U.S., Mexico, Canada and beyond to Wichita Falls Country Club and the Champions Course at Weeks Park.

Ages 10–18 (Open Championship 16–18; 14–15, 12–13, 10–11 divisions for boys and girls)Annual, second week of June (June 8–10, 2026; June 7–9, 2027)~1 events/yr

Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour

Texas

PGA Section junior tour

One of the largest junior golf programs in the country, with roughly 4,000 members and 450+ tournaments a year across Texas north of Austin. Four tiers let a first-time tournament player start on a free 9-hole tour and climb to nationally competitive fields.

Ages 6–19Year-round (Spring, Summer, Fall series)~450 events/yr

Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf

Texas

PGA Section junior tour

The Southern Texas PGA's junior program covers Houston, Austin, San Antonio and South Texas with 500+ playing opportunities a year. Membership includes a GHIN handicap (10+) and Legends Junior Tour membership (12+).

Ages 6–18Year-round (three season series)~500 events/yr

Good to know

RGV Jr Golf frequently asked questions

Who can play RGV Jr Golf events?
RGV Junior Golf Association serves junior golfers aged 6–18. Budget-conscious RGV families whose kids want regular competitive rounds without traveling to San Antonio or Houston.
Where does RGV Jr Golf hold tournaments?
Events are held in Texas. The tour is based in Texas.
How much does RGV Jr Golf cost?
Described as very low cost; specific fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do RGV Jr Golf results count toward junior rankings?
RGV Jr Golf 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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