
Southeastern Junior Golf Tour
Founded in 1994 and based in Auburn, Alabama, the SJGT is one of the Southeast's largest independent junior circuits, running roughly 35–40 two-day events a year across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, the Florida panhandle and Tennessee. Membership is projected to top 1,000 players in its 31st season.
About SJGT
- 2026 schedule lists 35 two-round events: 15 in Georgia, 15 in Alabama, 3 in Mississippi and 2 in Florida
- Nearly every event is Junior Golf Scoreboard-ranked and most carry AJGA Performance Based Entry status (boys, or boys & girls)
- Players must be 12–19 and not yet enrolled in college; the season runs January through the Tournament of Champions in December
- Entries open Wednesdays at 9:00 AM CST and typically fill the same day
- Marquee events include the Sea Island Junior Classic, UGA Invitational, Harris English Invitational and SJGT Championship
Best for: Competitive 12–19 year olds in the Deep South who want frequent 36-hole, PBE-eligible events without national-tour travel.
Upcoming tournaments in SJGT's states
All events →Listed events from national tours and associations in the same states, for planning a mixed schedule.
Chattanooga Junior Open
Bear Trace at Harrison Bay State Park
Harrison, Tennessee
Starts in 3 days
Jekyll Island Fall Junior Open
Jekyll Island Golf Club - Great Dunes
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Starts in 3 days
Orlando Junior Open at Alaqua
Alaqua Country Club
Longwood, Florida
Starts in 3 days
Tampa Bay Junior Shootout at Crescent Oaks
Crescent Oaks Country Club
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Starts in 10 days
Shingle Creek Junior Open
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Orlando, Florida
In 2 weeks
Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex
The Golf Club of Georgia - Lakeside
Alpharetta, Georgia
In 3 weeks
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.
North Florida Junior Golf Tour (NFJG)
Florida, Georgia
The nonprofit North Florida Junior Golf Foundation, launched in 1990 with North Florida PGA involvement, runs roughly 36–40 events a year around Jacksonville and northeast Florida on five skill-based tours.
JGA Tour – Junior Golf Alabama (Alabama Golf Association)
Alabama, Florida
The JGA Tour is a collaborative junior tour run by the Alabama Golf Association and the Alabama–NW Florida PGA Section, designed to remove cost barriers for juniors 6–18 in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. It feeds the three state junior championships and USGA/Junior PGA qualifiers.
Apex Junior Golf Organization (formerly Alabama Junior Golf Organization)
Alabama, Georgia
Long known as the Alabama Junior Golf Organization, this independent tour rebranded as Apex Junior Golf after adding a Georgia division. It runs about 38 two-day events a year at premier Alabama and west-Georgia courses for juniors 12–19 of all skill levels.
Mid-South Golf Series
Alabama, Tennessee
Founded in 2020 in Columbia, Tennessee, the Mid-South Golf Series runs about 50 events a year, including four majors, across Middle Tennessee and North Alabama on a deliberately low-cost model with no tiered entry. Two-day events count toward JGS, TUGR and JGR rankings when fields meet minimums.
NXXT Faldo Junior Tour
Florida, Georgia
The official North American partner of the Faldo Series, NXXT runs WAGR-rated and JGS-ranked events in Florida and Georgia, with a six-event summer College Pathway Series at Bishops Gate and a North American Championship at Streamsong. Division winners advance to Sir Nick Faldo's Asia Grand Final in Vietnam.
Birmingham Golf Association Junior Tour
Alabama
The Birmingham Golf Association, a 501(c)(3) founded in 1965, runs a developmental summer junior tour of 21-plus events at more than 20 metro courses including Shoal Creek, Old Overton and Greystone. The 2026 sign-up filled and closed before the season.
Good to know
SJGT frequently asked questions
- Who can play SJGT events?
- Southeastern Junior Golf Tour serves junior golfers aged 12–19. Competitive 12–19 year olds in the Deep South who want frequent 36-hole, PBE-eligible events without national-tour travel.
- Where does SJGT hold tournaments?
- Events are held in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee. The tour is based in Alabama.
- How much does SJGT cost?
- Per-event entry fees not published; $275 annual membership ($225 pro-rated after Aug 1; family discounts). Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
- Do SJGT results count toward junior rankings?
- Yes. SJGT results count toward JGS and AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.
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