Bears Best Junior Open
A 2-day regional event in Suwanee, GA on the HJGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There are 5 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
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Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
74 other upcoming HJGT events listed. 4 in GA. Fields are mostly regional-level. 10 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Connecticut Season Finale (Oct 10).
Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.
Before and after this event
A tournament is rarely wrong on its own. It is wrong in the sequence. These are the starts in the same state three weeks before and two weeks after.
Up to 3 weeks before
- GSGA Junior Tour ChampionshipJul 20–22, 2026 · Newnan, GA · ATJGA · $270
- SJGT Berkeley Hills Junior ClassicJul 20–21, 2026 · Duluth, GA · SJGT · $100
- Saint Simons Island Junior Open at Sea PalmsJul 18–19, 2026 · St. Simons Island, GA · HJGT · $0
- PKBGT Regional Series - GeorgiaJul 15–16, 2026 · Augusta, GA · PKBGT · $250
- College Prep Series at UGAJul 15–16, 2026 · Athens, GA · HJGT · $0
Up to 2 weeks after
- UGA Junior ClassicJul 27–28, 2026 · Athens, GA · GAPGAJR · $75
- Rob PerryJul 27, 2026 · Augusta, GA · AIKENAUGUSTA · $100
- SJGT ChampionshipJul 27–28, 2026 · Dalton, GA · SJGT · $100
- Babygrande Atlanta Classic honoring Gene SillerJul 27–30, 2026 · Kennesaw, GA · AJGA · $0
- AJGO Cannongate 1 GCJul 29, 2026 · Sharpsburg, GA · ALAJGA · $109
Junior scoring history at this course
Based on junior events played at this course — not only this tournament. Scores are shown as event stroke totals when score-to-par is not available.
Why this matters
Course history gives families a quick sense of what scores have been competitive here. A low top-25% number usually means the top of the field is strong. A wide spread typically means the event draws a broader mix of players — useful context when deciding if an event is a good fit for your player.
Tournament choices are only one scoreboard. Rankings, comparison, coaching noise, confidence, and the car ride home can shape a season just as much. The Hidden Scoreboards is a short book for parents trying to support their player without becoming the pressure.
Questions about this event
When is the Bears Best Junior Open?
Bears Best Junior Open runs Jul 25–26, 2026 (2 days) on the HJGT schedule.
Where is the Bears Best Junior Open played?
It is played at Bear's Best Golf Club - Bears Best in Suwanee, GA.
How much is the entry fee for the Bears Best Junior Open?
The listed entry fee is $0. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on July 16, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
How many rounds is it?
2 days of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.
What level of player is this event for?
Bears Best Junior Open is a regional-tier event: a match event for players competing regularly on their state or regional tour. Search your player above to see the field fit and what this event would do to their class rank.
What else is on that weekend?
There are 5 other junior events in Georgia the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Georgia tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
Search your player by name on this page. You will see their official ranking, class rank and scoring differential, and a slider that projects what a given score at this event would do to the class rank. Save the event to get a calendar link with every event you are considering.
Other options to weigh
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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