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About This Event
The Western New York Junior PGA Championship is the section's premier junior stroke-play event, open to both boys and girls competing for one of the most direct paths to a national championship in junior golf. Held over two rounds at Glen Oak Golf Club in East Amherst, NY, this event is run by the PGA of America and carries real weight on a junior résumé. The section champion earns an automatic invitation to the national stage, making every shot count.
What Advancing Means
The Western New York 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.
Coach's Take
A section championship with a direct path to a national event is exactly the kind of high-stakes, low-noise competition that shows college coaches how a player performs when it matters most.
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 reviewing results and section titles carry real recruiting signal heading into summer evaluation periods.
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