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About This Event
The Metropolitan Junior PGA Championship is the official PGA Section qualifier for boys and girls competing in the New York metro area, played at Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck, NY on June 29-30, 2026. This is one of the most competitive junior section championships in the country, drawing serious players who are ready to test their games against the best in the region. A strong finish here — especially a section title — opens the door to the national stage.
What Advancing Means
The section champion earns an automatic invitation to the Junior PGA Championship at Fields Ranch in Frisco, TX, July 28-31, 2026 — the 50th anniversary of the national championship, making this year's title especially significant. Past national champions include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Lexi Thompson, so the lineage of this event is as serious as junior golf gets.
Coach's Take
If your junior is ready to compete at the section level, this event belongs on the schedule — the field is strong, the format is real stroke play, and a section title is one of the most recognized credentials a junior can carry into the recruiting process.
About PGA Jr.
PGA Jr. offers competitive junior golf events. Check their tour page for full schedule and eligibility details.
Falling at the end of June, this championship lands at a critical point in the junior season when college coaches are actively building their recruiting lists and reviewing section champion results. A section title or top finish here carries real weight heading into summer showcase events and fall recruiting conversations.
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