Who can play WJGA events?

Washington Junior Golf Association / WA Golf Youth on Course (Washington Golf) serves junior golfers aged Through 18 (points system for ages 14–18). Washington juniors who want district-based summer competition leading to a state championship.

Where does WJGA hold tournaments?

Events are held in Idaho, Oregon, Washington. The tour is based in Washington.

How much does WJGA cost?

Not published (WA Golf Youth on Course membership available). Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do WJGA results count toward junior rankings?

WJGA is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.

State golf association

Washington Junior Golf Association / WA Golf Youth on Course (Washington Golf)

WA Golf channels juniors into Youth on Course membership and WJGA tournaments; the Washington Junior Golf Association organizes six districts across Washington, northern Idaho and northeast Oregon with a competitive season from late June to early August. The WJGA State Championship is the marquee event.

About WJGA

Six WJGA districts covering WA, northern Idaho and northeast Oregon
Points system applies to players ages 14–18
Core season late June through early August; spring qualifiers and the Eastern Open in April
WA Golf Youth on Course hub: wagolf.org/membership/youth-on-course
WA Golf Foundation and Evans Scholarship resources for juniors

Key championships: WJGA State Championship (50th boys' and girls' champions crowned), WJGA Eastern Open, Washington State Junior Amateur boys' and girls' titles.

Best for: Washington juniors who want district-based summer competition leading to a state championship.

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Upcoming tournaments in WJGA's states

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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.

Pacific Northwest PGA Junior Programs

Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon +1

PGA Section junior tour

The Pacific Northwest PGA does not run a junior tour; it hosts the PNW Junior PGA Championship (national qualifier), supports PGA Jr. League and DCP, and points juniors to the Washington Junior Golf Association and Oregon Junior Golf.

Ages Varies (Junior PGA Championship for juniors; DCP 7–15)Championship May 30–31 (2026)

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

Northern Utah Junior Golf Tour

Idaho, Utah

Local tour

A Cache Valley (Logan-area) summer tour with 10 Monday events at courses such as Birch Creek, Logan River, Logan Country Club, Eagle Mountain and Preston (ID).

Ages 4–18June–early August~10 events/yr

Rocky Mountain PGA Junior Series

Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming

PGA Section junior tour

The Rocky Mountain Foundation's PGA Junior Series stages 36-hole junior championships across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and northern Nevada each summer, with the section Junior PGA Championship as the qualifier for nationals.

Ages 13–18June–August

Idaho Junior Tour (Idaho Golf Association)

Idaho

State golf association

The Idaho Golf Association's Idaho Junior Tour offers Prep, Championship and Masters tiers for boys and girls 8–18, with regional Player of the Year races and the three-day Idaho Junior Amateur as the flagship. Registration opens each March.

Ages 8–18 (Junior Amateur 9–18)Spring–Summer (registration opens in March)

OGA Junior (Oregon Golf Association)

Oregon

State golf association

The Oregon Golf Association runs one of the fuller state-association junior calendars: a $40 membership opens roughly 20+ Summer Series events, a Bandon Dunes Winter Series, beginner EJ Play Days and three majors led by the Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur. Team matches and USGA qualifiers round out the season.

Ages 8–18January–SeptemberJGS~30 events/yr

Good to know

WJGA frequently asked questions

Who can play WJGA events?: Washington Junior Golf Association / WA Golf Youth on Course (Washington Golf) serves junior golfers aged Through 18 (points system for ages 14–18). Washington juniors who want district-based summer competition leading to a state championship.
Where does WJGA hold tournaments?: Events are held in Idaho, Oregon, Washington. The tour is based in Washington.
How much does WJGA cost?: Not published (WA Golf Youth on Course membership available). Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do WJGA results count toward junior rankings?: WJGA 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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