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About This Event
The Junior PGA Championship is the national championship of the PGA of America's junior golf program, bringing together the top qualifiers from PGA Section championships across the country. This is one of the most recognized events in junior golf, with a history that includes past champions like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Lexi Thompson. Earning your spot here means you've proven yourself at the section level and are competing on a national stage that college coaches and recruiters actively follow.
What Advancing Means
Qualifying for this event means earning a spot in the 50th Junior PGA Championship, held at Fields Ranch in Frisco, TX, July 28–31, 2026 — a milestone edition of one of junior golf's most celebrated national championships. This is a direct invitation to compete alongside the best junior golfers in the country on a nationally recognized stage.
Coach's Take
If your junior is ready to compete at the national level, this is the event that belongs at the top of the summer schedule — the field, the venue, and the history of this championship make it the clearest benchmark for where your player stands among the best in the country.
About PGA Jr.
PGA Jr. offers competitive junior golf events. Check their tour page for full schedule and eligibility details.
The Junior PGA Championship falls at the heart of the summer competitive season, making it one of the most important events on a junior golfer's calendar before fall recruiting conversations intensify. College coaches at all levels are well aware of who qualifies and competes at this championship, and a strong showing here carries real weight in the recruiting process.
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