Qualifier - Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners
A one-day national event in Columbus, GA on the AJGA schedule. The field projects stronger than a regional start. There are 3 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
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AJGA Performance Stars
| Boys (12 - 19) | |
|---|---|
| Top 20%boys | 2 ★ |
| Top 50%boys | 1 ★ |
| Medalistboys | 4 ★ |
| Girls (12 - 19) | |
|---|---|
| Top 20%girls | 2 ★ |
| Top 50%girls | 1 ★ |
| Medalistgirls | 4 ★ |
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
7 other upcoming AJGA events listed. This is the only one in GA. 6 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: The PING Invitational (Oct 9).
Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.
Before and after this event
A tournament is rarely wrong on its own. It is wrong in the sequence. These are the starts in the same state three weeks before and two weeks after.
Up to 3 weeks before
- PGA TOUR Superstore GSGA Jr Skills ChampAug 30, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · ATJGA
- 9/18-Hole at Georgia NationalAug 29, 2026 · McDonough, GA · ATJGA
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Griffin City Golf CourseAug 29, 2026 · USKG
- Brunswick Junior ClassicAug 29–30, 2026 · Brunswick, GA · GAPGAJR · $75
- Billy Horschel Atlanta Classic presented by ZurichAug 27–30, 2026 · Peachtree City, GA · AJGA · $295
Up to 2 weeks after
- SJGT Southeastern JuniorSep 5–6, 2026 · Columbus, GA · SJGT · $100
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Mystery Valley Golf CourseSep 5, 2026 · USKG
- North Georgia Labor Day Junior Open at Fairfield Plantation ResortSep 5–6, 2026 · Villa Rica, GA · HJGT · $0
- PKBGT Georgia Series Finale (GIRLS ONLY)Sep 12–13, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · ATJGA · $110
- Georgia Series OpenSep 12–13, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · PKBGT · $155
Tournament choices are only one scoreboard. Rankings, comparison, coaching noise, confidence, and the car ride home can shape a season just as much. The Hidden Scoreboards is a short book for parents trying to support their player without becoming the pressure.
Questions about this event
When is the Qualifier - Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners?
Qualifier - Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners runs Sep 3, 2026 on the AJGA schedule.
Where is the Qualifier - Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners played?
It is played at Green Island Country Club in Columbus, GA.
How many rounds is it?
1 day of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.
What level of player is this event for?
Qualifier - Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners is a national-tier event: expect a stronger field than a typical regional start, so it suits players already placing well regionally. Search your player above to see the field fit and what this event would do to their class rank.
What else is on that weekend?
There are 3 other junior events in Georgia the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Georgia tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
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