State Golf

83rd PAGA Junior Boys' Championship

Jun 29–30Hershey, PAHershey Country Club (Parkland)
Entry fee
~$125
Estimated
Registration closes
June 15
66 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
5 events
5 other tournaments within 120 miles this same weekend.
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Tour track record
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32 events this season in PA. Strong regional track record.
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Course Profile

Par 72
Par
Parkland
Course style
Hershey Country Club
Venue

About This Event

The PAGA Junior Boys' Championship is Pennsylvania's premier state-level junior golf championship, now in its 83rd year, making it one of the longest-running junior events in the region. Competing here puts junior golfers in front of the best players in the state across a two-day stroke play format at a top-tier venue. A strong finish or title carries real weight on a junior's resume and signals readiness for higher-level amateur and collegiate competition.

What Advancing Means

Winning the PAGA Junior Boys' Championship earns a player the Pennsylvania state junior title, a meaningful credential in college recruiting conversations and a mark of distinction within the state's amateur golf community. While this event does not offer direct USGA exemptions, a state title from an 83-year-old championship carries recognition with college coaches evaluating in-state talent.

Coach's Take

For any competitive Pennsylvania junior with college golf aspirations, this is a must-play — a state title here is a tangible credential that college coaches in the region recognize and respect.

About State Golf

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

Scheduled for late June 2026, this championship lands right in the heart of the summer junior golf season, after most school commitments have ended and before the peak USGA junior championship window in July. It serves as a strong complement to AJGA and USGA events on a junior's summer schedule, offering high-level state competition without the travel demands of national events.

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