State Golf

59th North Carolina Junior Boys' Championship

Jun 23–25Newton, NCCatawba Country Club (Parkland)
Entry fee
~$150
Estimated
Registration closes
June 9
60 days away
Level
Elite
Premier-level field

Tournament Intelligence

Updated Apr 9, 2026
Field strength
Elite
based on State Golf tier classification
Elite-tier field based on tour classification. Among the most competitive events in junior golf.
Top tier
Same weekend
1 event
1 other tournament within 120 miles this same weekend.
Limited alternatives
Tour track record
State Golf
32 events this season in NC. Strong regional track record.
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Course Profile

Par 72
Par
Parkland
Course style
Catawba Country Club
Venue

About This Event

The North Carolina Junior Boys' Championship, now in its 59th year, is the Carolinas Golf Association's premier state-level stroke play event for competitive boys 18 and under. Earning a top finish here puts a junior on the radar of college coaches and establishes a measurable benchmark against the best age-group players in the Carolinas. A state title carries real weight on a recruiting profile and signals a player is ready to compete at the next level.

What Advancing Means

Winning the NC Junior Boys' Championship is a recognized state title that strengthens a college recruiting profile and demonstrates the ability to compete and close in a multi-round, association-run event. While this event does not offer USGA exemptions, the CGA ranking points and state champion distinction carry meaningful credibility with college programs actively recruiting in the Carolinas region.

Coach's Take

This is a qualifier-earned, state-ranked championship — if your junior is ready to compete for a title that college coaches in the Carolinas actually recognize, this event belongs on the schedule.

About State Golf

State Golf offers competitive junior golf events. Check their tour page for full schedule and eligibility details.

Scheduled for late June, this championship lands at a high-stakes point in the junior season — after spring high school play wraps and just as USGA and AJGA national events hit their peak, making it a strong regional proving ground before summer's biggest stages. For juniors not yet competing on the full AJGA circuit, this is exactly the kind of ranked, qualifier-based event that builds a competitive resume and tests readiness for that next step.

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