The National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship Season has officially kicked off, marking the beginning of a series of competitive events for junior golfers aged 13 and 17.
The championship season has two pathways to advance to the National Championships: All-Star Play Days and Section Qualifiers and Championships.
The 13u and 17u All-Star teams will compete in these events through August 21, 2024, with successful teams advancing to one of 12 Regional Championships in September.
For teams that participate in at least three local All-Star Play Days and secure one of the top four scores on the Regional Leaderboard, they will progress to the regional level.
Alternatively, teams can advance through their Section Qualifiers and Championships, held by the 41 PGA of America Sections during July and August.
Section Champions from these events will also earn a spot in the Regional Championship.
PGA of America President John Lindert expressed his excitement about the championship season, highlighting the inclusive nature of PGA Jr. League, which caters to golfers of all skill levels.
“The National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship Season provides an aspirational pathway to the national stage for our competitive players,” he said.
The championship season culminates in the National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship.
This year, the 13u Championship will take place from October 9-13 at PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch West in Texas, while the 17u Championship will be held from November 14-17 at Twin Warriors Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
2024 Regional Championship host sites include:
- Region 1: Bethpage State Park’s Yellow Course (Farmingdale, N.Y.) – Sept. 6-8, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Connecticut, New England, Metropolitan
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Justin Koff, PGA - Region 2: Drumlins Country Club (Syracuse, N.Y.) – Sept. 13-15, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Central New York, Northeast New York, Tri-State, Western New York
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Sean Dadey, PGA - Region 3: Maple Dale Country Club (Dover, Del.) – Sept. 6-8, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Middle Atlantic, New Jersey, Philadelphia
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Chris Brosius, PGA - Region 4: The Woodford Club (Versailles, Ky.) – Sept. 20-22, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Kentucky, Northern Ohio, Southern Ohio
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Bob Baldassari, PGA - Region 5: Grand Geneva Resort (Lake Geneva, Wis.) – Sept. 20-22, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Rick Leslie, PGA - Region 6: Callaway Gardens (Pine Mountain, Ga.) – Sept. 20-22, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Charles Dannewitz, PGA - Region 7: The Park West Palm (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Sept. 20-22, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Alabama-NW Florida, Gulf States, North Florida, South Florida
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Cody Sinkler, PGA - Region 8: Paradise Pointe Golf Complex (Smithville, Mo.) – Sept. 6-8, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Gateway, Midwest, South Central
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Trey Maughan, PGA Associate - Region 9: The Ridge Golf Club (Sioux Center, Iowa) – Sept. 13-15, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Karrie Van Ravenswaay, PGA - Region 10: Forest Creek Golf Club (Round Rock, Texas) – Sept. 13-15, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Colorado, Northern Texas, Southern Texas, Sun Country
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Matt Long, PGA - Region 11: Meadow Lakes Golf Club (Prineville, Ore.) – Sept. 6-8, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Utah
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Zach Lampert, PGA - Region 12: Skyline Country Club (Tucson, Ariz.) – Sept. 13-15, 2024
PGA of America Sections: Aloha, Northern California, Southern California, Southwest
Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Chris Dompier, PGA
PGA Jr. League, the youth program supported by the PGA of America, brings young golfers together on co-ed teams, where they wear numbered jerseys and receive expert coaching from PGA and LPGA professionals.
The program has gained significant support from National Car Rental, its title partner since 2021, with a focus on promoting and growing junior golf.
Recreational play for PGA Jr. League continues year-round, providing more opportunities for young golfers to engage in the sport.
For those interested in joining a team or finding more information about the program, PGAJrLeague.com is the resource to visit.
