PGA National Junior Open
A 2-day national event in West Palm Beach, FL on the HJGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a regional start. There are 5 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
Course intelligence for PGA National Resort - The Palmer is coming soon.
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
74 other upcoming HJGT events listed. 34 in FL. Fields are mostly regional-level. 10 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Connecticut Season Finale (Oct 10).
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 – Dubsdread Golf CourseAug 23, 2026 · USKG
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – The Saints Golf CourseAug 23, 2026 · USKG
- Srixon Prep Tour - PGA GC - WanamakerAug 23, 2026 · Port St Lucie, FL · SFLPGAJR · $75
- Tampa Bay Junior OpenAug 22–23, 2026 · Clearwater, FL · HJGT · $0
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Redland Golf & Country ClubAug 22, 2026 · USKG
Up to 2 weeks after
- The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by RolexSep 3–6, 2026 · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · AJGA · $295
- Ninja Invitational hosted by Janet Xiyu LinSep 4–7, 2026 · Streamsong, FL · AJGA · $295
- IJGT Fall Series #0Sep 5–6, 2026 · Howey In The Hills, FL · IJGT · $300
- Jim McLean Labor Day ClassicSep 5–7, 2026 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · SFLPGAJR · $250
- Eagle Creek Labor Day Junior OpenSep 5–6, 2026 · Orlando, FL · HJGT · $0
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 PGA National Junior Open?
PGA National Junior Open runs Aug 29–30, 2026 (2 days) on the HJGT schedule.
Where is the PGA National Junior Open played?
It is played at PGA National Resort - The Palmer in West Palm Beach, FL.
How much is the entry fee for the PGA National Junior Open?
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 August 20, 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?
PGA National Junior Open 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 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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