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About This Event
The Sun Country Junior PGA Championship is the official PGA Section qualifier for boys and girls competing in the Las Cruces, NM area. This two-day stroke play event determines who represents Sun Country at the national stage, making every round count. A strong finish here signals serious competitive ability and opens the door to one of junior golf's most recognized national championships.
What Advancing Means
The Sun Country 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 a national championship whose past winners include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Lexi Thompson. That is a national stage with real history behind it.
Coach's Take
If your junior is serious about being recruited and wants national championship experience, this is exactly the kind of event they need to be entering — section champions go to Frisco, and college coaches know it.
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 critical point in the junior season when college coaches are actively building their recruiting boards and reviewing section-level results. Earning a section title or a strong finish here is the kind of credential that gets noticed well before the fall recruiting cycle begins.
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