NCGA Juniors - Paradise Valley
A one-day regional event in Fairfield, CA on the NCGA schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There are 14 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
Paradise Valley plays as a private layout at approximately 6,954 yards from competition tees. With a slope of 136, the course punishes misses — accuracy matters more than distance here.
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
3 other upcoming NCGA events listed. All in CA. Fields are mostly regional-level. Next on the tour after this: 2026 CIF/NCGA Girls Regional Champ (Nov 9).
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
- Babygrande Stanford Junior All-StarAug 11–14, 2026 · Stanford, CA · AJGA · $285
- SS3 @ Pauma ValleyAug 10, 2026 · Pauma Valley, CA · NCJGA · $185
- Qualifier - Babygrande Stanford Junior All-StarAug 10, 2026 · Milpitas, CA · AJGA · $95
- CJG Shootout @ Valencia CCAug 10, 2026 · Valencia, CA · CALJRGOLF · $160
- Child & Parent ScrambleAug 9, 2026 · Watsonville, CA · SANTACRUZJGA · $100
Up to 2 weeks after
- Fall Series II - Micke GroveAug 22–23, 2026 · Lodi, CA · JTNC · $100
- TTC Ext River Ridge Boys Qual @ El PradoAug 22, 2026 · Chino, CA · SCPGAJT
- JDT (5-11) Summer @ Westdrift #3Aug 22, 2026 · Manhattan Beach, CA · SCPGAJT · $75
- North Park Trophy & Award 11-12Aug 22–23, 2026 · Valley Center, CA · SDJGA · $339
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Kern River Golf CourseAug 22, 2026 · USKG
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 NCGA Juniors - Paradise Valley?
NCGA Juniors - Paradise Valley runs Aug 16, 2026 on the NCGA schedule.
Where is the NCGA Juniors - Paradise Valley played?
It is played at Paradise Valley in Fairfield, CA.
How much is the entry fee for the NCGA Juniors - Paradise Valley?
The listed entry fee is $80. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
How many rounds is it?
1 day 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?
NCGA Juniors - Paradise Valley 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 14 other junior events in California the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all California 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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