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About This Event
The Tri-State Junior PGA Championship is the official PGA Section qualifier for boys and girls competing in the Canonsburg, PA area. It is a direct pathway to one of junior golf's most recognized national championships, and section champions earn an automatic invitation to the national stage. Earning a section title here is a meaningful competitive milestone that stands out on any junior golf resume.
What Advancing Means
The Tri-State 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. Competing on that stage puts your junior golfer in the field alongside the best players in the country.
Coach's Take
If your junior is serious about competing at the national level, a PGA Section championship is exactly the kind of event that belongs on their schedule — the field is competitive, the pathway is real, and the experience translates.
About PGA Jr.
PGA Jr. offers competitive junior golf events. Check their tour page for full schedule and eligibility details.
This event falls in late June, a prime window in the junior golf calendar when competitive results carry real weight heading into summer recruiting cycles. College coaches actively track section PGA champions, and a strong finish here can open doors at the next level.
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