PGA National Junior Open presented by GEICO
A 2-day national event in West Palm Beach, FL on the HJGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a regional start. There are 3 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 Fazio is coming soon.
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
73 other upcoming HJGT events listed. 33 in FL. Fields are mostly regional-level. 10 of them award AJGA stars.
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
- Holiday Classic 2026Dec 21–22, 2026 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · USKG
- The St. Nick "Christmas Classic" "The Return" at Streamsong Black & NEW Bone Valley CoursesDec 20–21, 2026 · Bowling Green, FL · DRIP · $540
- Plantation Bay OpenDec 20, 2026 · Ormond Beach, FL · NFJGF
- Orlando Winter ClassicDec 19–20, 2026 · ChampionsGate, FL · HJGT · $0
- DGT St. Nick Christmas ClassicDec 19–21, 2026 · Bowling Green, FL · DRIP
Up to 2 weeks after
- GT & PT - Prestige Junior ChampionshipsDec 29–30, 2026 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · GCJGF · $250
- NXXT Faldo North American ChampionshipDec 29–31, 2026 · Streamsong, FL · NXXTJT · $695
- FIRST COAST JUNIOR AMATEURJan 2–3, 2027 · Jacksonville, 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 PGA National Junior Open presented by GEICO?
PGA National Junior Open presented by GEICO runs Dec 26–27, 2026 (2 days) on the HJGT schedule.
Where is the PGA National Junior Open presented by GEICO played?
It is played at PGA National Resort - The Fazio in West Palm Beach, FL.
How much is the entry fee for the PGA National Junior Open presented by GEICO?
The listed entry fee is $292. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
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 presented by GEICO 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 3 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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