Jim Ferree Junior Championship
A 4-day national event in Hilton Head Island, SC on the AJGA schedule. The field projects stronger than a regional start.
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About the course
Long Cove Club plays as a private layout at approximately 6,577 yards from competition tees. With a slope of 138, the course punishes misses — accuracy matters more than distance here.
AJGA Performance Stars
| Boys (12 - 19) | |
|---|---|
| Top 3boys | Fully exempt |
| Top 10boys | 12 ★ |
| Top 15boys | 8 ★ |
| Top 25boys | 4 ★ |
| Top 50% or Make Cutboys | 2 ★ |
| Girls (12 - 19) | |
|---|---|
| Top 3girls | Fully exempt |
| Top 5girls | 12 ★ |
| Top 10girls | 8 ★ |
| Top 50% or Make Cutgirls | 4 ★ |
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
5 other upcoming AJGA events listed. This is the only one in SC. 4 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Rolex Tournament of Champions (Nov 21).
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
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Up to 2 weeks after
- Berkeley CC One DayJul 13, 2026 · Moncks Corner, SC · MTPLEASANTJG · $100
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- Stono FerryJul 13, 2026 · Hollywood, SC · LOWCOUNTRYJG · $89
- Oyster Reef One DayJul 13, 2026 · Hilton Head, SC · MTPLEASANTJG · $100
- Greer One DayJul 13, 2026 · Greer, SC · MTPLEASANTJG · $100
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Questions about this event
When is the Jim Ferree Junior Championship?
Jim Ferree Junior Championship runs Jul 6–9, 2026 (4 days) on the AJGA schedule.
Where is the Jim Ferree Junior Championship played?
It is played at Long Cove Club in Hilton Head Island, SC.
How much is the entry fee for the Jim Ferree Junior Championship?
The listed entry fee is $295. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on June 2, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
How many rounds is it?
4 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?
Jim Ferree Junior Championship is a national-tier event: expect a stronger field than a typical regional start, so it suits players already placing well regionally. Search your player above to see the field fit and what this event would do to their class rank.
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