Qualifier - the Memorial Junior
A one-day regional event in Columbus, OH on the AJGA schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There are 2 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 ★ |
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
5 other upcoming AJGA events listed. This is the only one in OH. 4 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Rolex Tournament of Champions (Nov 21).
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
- Great Lakes Junior Open at Avalon LakesAug 1–2, 2026 · Warren, OH · HJGT · $0
- 4th Ohio Adaptive Open ChampionshipAug 1–2, 2026 · NOHIOGA · $100
- Armco Park Challenge (7-12 Divisions) - 18-HolesJul 31, 2026 · Lebanon, OH · GCGA · $100
- 39th U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur QualifierJul 29, 2026 · Akron, OH · NOHIOGA · $100
- SOPGA Jr. Tour ChampionshipJul 28–29, 2026 · Dublin, OH · SOPGAJR · $75
Up to 2 weeks after
- 1905 Junior Member-Guest ScrambleAug 6, 2026 · GCGA · $0
- 45th U.S. Mid-Amateur QualifierAug 6, 2026 · Oberlin, OH · NOHIOGA · $100
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Windmill Lakes Golf ClubAug 9, 2026 · USKG
- Franklin Junior Open (7-12 Divisions) - 18-HolesAug 15, 2026 · Batavia, OH · GCGA · $100
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 - the Memorial Junior?
Qualifier - the Memorial Junior runs Aug 3, 2026 on the AJGA schedule.
Where is the Qualifier - the Memorial Junior played?
It is played at Champions Golf Course in Columbus, OH.
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 - the Memorial Junior is a regional-tier event: a match event for players competing regularly on their state or regional tour. 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 2 other junior events in Ohio the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Ohio tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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