Orlando Winter Classic
A 2-day regional event in ChampionsGate, FL on the HJGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There are 5 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
ChampionsGate Country Club plays as a private layout at approximately 7,058 yards from competition tees. A moderately challenging setup with a slope of 134.
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
73 other upcoming HJGT events listed. 33 in FL. Fields are mostly regional-level. 10 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Eagle Creek Holiday Open (Dec 26).
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
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Viera East Golf Course (Tour Championship)Dec 13, 2026 · Viera, FL · USKG · $67
- Tampa Bay Winter Junior OpenDec 12–13, 2026 · Tampa, FL · HJGT · $0
- IJGT WAGR Bishopsgate InvitationalDec 6–7, 2026 · Howey In The Hills, FL · IJGT · $300
- National Championship Boys 16-18 (2nd-5th places) presented by Foresight SportsDec 5–6, 2026 · ChampionsGate, FL · HJGT · $0
- Tournament of Champions (Boys 16-18) presented by Foresight SportsDec 5–6, 2026 · Orlando, FL · HJGT · $0
Up to 2 weeks after
- Holiday Classic 2026Dec 21–22, 2026 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · USKG
- Eagle Creek Holiday OpenDec 26–27, 2026 · Orlando, FL · HJGT · $0
- PGA National Junior Open presented by GEICODec 26–27, 2026 · West Palm Beach, FL · HJGT · $292
- PGA National Junior OpenDec 26–27, 2026 · West Palm Beach, FL · HJGT · $0
- KING AND BEAR OPENDec 27–28, 2026 · St. Augustine, FL · NFJGF
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 Orlando Winter Classic?
Orlando Winter Classic runs Dec 19–20, 2026 (2 days) on the HJGT schedule.
Where is the Orlando Winter Classic played?
It is played at ChampionsGate Country Club in ChampionsGate, FL.
How much is the entry fee for the Orlando Winter Classic?
The listed entry fee is $0. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on December 10, 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?
Orlando Winter Classic 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 5 other junior events in Florida the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Florida tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
Search your player by name on this page. You will see their official ranking, class rank and scoring differential, and a slider that projects what a given score at this event would do to the class rank. Save the event to get a calendar link with every event you are considering.
Other options to weigh
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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