Who can play Summit JT events?

Summit Junior Tour serves junior golfers aged 11–18. Front Range juniors who want 36-hole ranked events beyond the PGA and CGA schedules

Where does Summit JT hold tournaments?

Events are held in Colorado. The tour is based in Colorado.

How much does Summit JT cost?

Membership $165 early-bird / $195 regular (members save $25–$40 per event); per-event fees not published; season-ending Summit Cup $300. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do Summit JT results count toward junior rankings?

Yes. Summit JT results count toward JGS and AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

Regional tour

Summit Junior Tour

Parker, CO-based 501(c)(3) founded in 2022 to add high-quality 36-hole events for Colorado juniors, with AJGA PBE points and Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking on qualifying events.

About Summit JT

Founded February 2022 by Kelli McKandless; 2026 plan calls for 12 two-day events with 60-player fields
Divisions gated by handicap: Elite 14–18, Player Boys 14–18, Prep 11–13 (GHIN 20.1 or lower)
Junior Golf Scoreboard-ranked events when field criteria are met; 12 events carry AJGA PBE points
Player of the Year points lead to the Tour Championship and a Ryder Cup-style Summit Cup
Venues in Aurora, Denver, Broomfield, Arvada, Thornton, Colorado Springs, Johnstown and Fort Carson

Best for: Front Range juniors who want 36-hole ranked events beyond the PGA and CGA schedules

Official site: summitjuniortour.com →

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.

West Chapter Jr. Aces Tour

Colorado

Local tour

Run by Golf Grand Junction (Tiara Rado / Lincoln Park), the Jr. Aces Tour stages 16 summer tournaments around Colorado's Western Slope for ages 8–18.

Ages 8–18June–July~16 events/yr

Colorado PGA Junior Golf

Colorado

PGA Section junior tour

Colorado PGA Junior Golf tiers players into Development, Player and invitation-only Cup Series, with Cup Series events eligible for AJGA performance stars and PBE status.

Ages Roughly 11–18 (11–14 and 12–18 divisions)Schedule released early February; spring–fallAJGA PBE

Colorado Golf Association Junior Golf

Colorado

State golf association

The Colorado Golf Association runs the state's junior championships and a Youth on Course membership ($50 a year for ages 6–18) giving unlimited rounds for $5 or less at participating courses. The former Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado tour was wound down in 2022; competitive junior events in Colorado now run through the CGA championships and the Colorado PGA Junior Tour.

Ages 6–18Spring–FallJGS

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

Good to know

Summit JT frequently asked questions

Who can play Summit JT events?: Summit Junior Tour serves junior golfers aged 11–18. Front Range juniors who want 36-hole ranked events beyond the PGA and CGA schedules
Where does Summit JT hold tournaments?: Events are held in Colorado. The tour is based in Colorado.
How much does Summit JT cost?: Membership $165 early-bird / $195 regular (members save $25–$40 per event); per-event fees not published; season-ending Summit Cup $300. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do Summit JT results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. Summit JT results count toward JGS and AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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