MAJGT at Ruffled Feathers
A 2-day national event in Lemont, IL. The field projects stronger than a regional start. There are 9 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
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AJGA Performance Stars
| Boys | |
|---|---|
| Championboys | 2 ★ |
| Top 5boys | 1 ★ |
| Girls | |
|---|---|
| Championgirls | 2 ★ |
| Top 3girls | 1 ★ |
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
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
- AJGA Preview at Quail Creek presented by City of RobinsonJul 28–31, 2026 · Robinson, IL · AJGA · $195
- PM Stroke Play #45 @ Prairie Isle GCJul 28, 2026 · Prairie Grove, IL · IJGA · $79
- YDP 18 Hole Event #15 @ Glendale LakesJul 28, 2026 · Glendale Heights, IL · IJGA · $40
- Red Tail OpenJul 28–29, 2026 · Village of Lakewood, IL · MCJGA · $90
- Qualifier - AJGA Preview at Quail Creek presented by City of RobinsonJul 27, 2026 · Robinson, IL · AJGA · $95
Up to 2 weeks after
- YDP Parent/Junior @ Salt CreekJul 31, 2026 · Wood Dale, IL · IJGA · $100
- YDP POY @ Randall OaksAug 3–4, 2026 · Dundee, IL · IJGA · $100
- Crystal Woods OpenAug 3–4, 2026 · Woodstock, IL · MCJGA · $90
- MAJGT Girls Junior AmateurAug 3–4, 2026 · Mundelein, IL · IJGA · $235
- PM Stroke Play #46 @ Seven Bridges GCAug 3, 2026 · Woodridge, IL · IJGA · $79
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 MAJGT at Ruffled Feathers?
MAJGT at Ruffled Feathers runs Jul 29–30, 2026 (2 days) on the IJGA schedule.
Where is the MAJGT at Ruffled Feathers played?
It is played at Ruffled Feathers in Lemont, IL.
How much is the entry fee for the MAJGT at Ruffled Feathers?
The listed entry fee is $235. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on July 21, 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?
MAJGT at Ruffled Feathers 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.
What else is on that weekend?
There are 9 other junior events 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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