Fall Jr Elite Event #3 @ Pinecrest
A 2-day regional event in Huntley, IL. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There is 1 nearby alternative the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
Pinecrest GC plays as a public/municipal layout at approximately 6,044 yards from competition tees.
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
Independent event. Check the event website for the rest of its schedule.
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
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Silver Lake Country ClubSep 6, 2026 · USKG
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Silver Lake Country ClubSep 5, 2026 · USKG
- Fall Jr Elite Event #2 @ Deerpath GCAug 29–30, 2026 · Lake Forest, IL · IJGA · $210
Up to 2 weeks after
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Odyssey Golf FoundationSep 26, 2026 · USKG
- NSJGT Fall Tournament #2Sep 26, 2026 · Buffalo Grove, IL · NORTHSHOREJG
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Odyssey Golf FoundationSep 27, 2026 · USKG
- NSJGT Fall Tournament #3Oct 3, 2026 · Deerfield, IL · NORTHSHOREJG
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – The Legacy Golf CourseOct 4, 2026 · Granite City, IL · USKG · $47
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 Fall Jr Elite Event #3 @ Pinecrest?
Fall Jr Elite Event #3 @ Pinecrest runs Sep 19–20, 2026 (2 days) on the IJGA schedule.
Where is the Fall Jr Elite Event #3 @ Pinecrest played?
It is played at Pinecrest GC in Huntley, IL.
How much is the entry fee for the Fall Jr Elite Event #3 @ Pinecrest?
The listed entry fee is $210. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on September 11, 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?
Fall Jr Elite Event #3 @ Pinecrest 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 is 1 other junior event in Illinois the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Illinois tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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