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About This Event
The Gulf States Junior PGA Championship — Girls is the official PGA Section qualifier that determines which junior golfers from the Gulf States region advance to the national stage. Competing at OakWing Golf Club in Monroe, LA from June 9–11, 2026, this three-day stroke play event is one of the most competitive junior tournaments in the region. A strong finish here signals serious game — and the section champion earns a direct path to the national championship.
What Advancing Means
The Gulf States Girls section champion earns an automatic invitation to the 2026 Junior PGA Championship at Fields Ranch in Frisco, TX, July 28–31. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Junior PGA Championship, making a national berth especially meaningful for any player who earns it.
Coach's Take
If your daughter has section residency and is serious about her junior career, this event belongs on the schedule — section champions get noticed by college programs, and a national berth at the 50th Junior PGA Championship is a résumé line that follows a player for years.
About PGA Jr.
PGA Jr. offers competitive junior golf events. Check their tour page for full schedule and eligibility details.
Falling in early June, this championship lands at a prime point in the junior season — late spring form is peaking and college coaches are actively tracking section champions heading into summer. A strong performance here carries real recruiting weight through the rest of the year.
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