Raleigh Junior Open
A 2-day regional event in Clayton, NC on the HJGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There are 3 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
The Neuse Golf Club plays as a semi-private layout at approximately 6,448 yards from competition tees. With a slope of 137, the course punishes misses — accuracy matters more than distance here.
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
74 other upcoming HJGT events listed. 4 in NC. Fields are mostly regional-level. 10 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Connecticut Season Finale (Oct 10).
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
- 2nd HV3 Foundation Queen City JuniorAug 12–13, 2026 · CGA · $175
- TYGA Jamestown Park ClassicAug 10–11, 2026 · CGA · $165
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Oak Hollow Golf Course (Tour Chmapionship)Aug 9, 2026 · High Point, NC · USKG · $65
- TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP (54) @ Pine Needles Lodge & GCAug 7–9, 2026 · Southern Pines, NC · PKBGT
- ** Tour Championship Exempt Player ListAug 6, 2026 · Southern Pines, NC · PKBGT
Up to 2 weeks after
- Qualifier - HV3 Foundation Junior Championship presented by Visit MooresvilleAug 17, 2026 · Mooresville, NC · AJGA · $95
- HV3 Foundation Junior Championship presented by Visit MooresvilleAug 17–20, 2026 · Mooresville, NC · AJGA · $295
- 7th Mimosa Hills Junior InvitationalAug 22–23, 2026 · CGA · $205
- Summer College Prep Series at Campbell UniversityAug 29–30, 2026 · Lillington, NC · HJGT · $0
- Fall College Prep Series at Campbell UniversityAug 29–30, 2026 · Lillington, NC · HJGT · $292
Junior scoring history at this course
Based on junior events played at this course — not only this tournament. Scores are shown as event stroke totals when score-to-par is not available.
Why this matters
Course history gives families a quick sense of what scores have been competitive here. A low top-25% number usually means the top of the field is strong. A wide spread typically means the event draws a broader mix of players — useful context when deciding if an event is a good fit for your player.
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 Raleigh Junior Open?
Raleigh Junior Open runs Aug 15–16, 2026 (2 days) on the HJGT schedule.
Where is the Raleigh Junior Open played?
It is played at The Neuse Golf Club in Clayton, NC.
How much is the entry fee for the Raleigh Junior Open?
The listed entry fee is $0. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on August 6, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
How many rounds is it?
2 days 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?
Raleigh Junior Open 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 3 other junior events in North Carolina the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all North Carolina tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
Search your player by name on this page. You will see their official ranking, class rank and scoring differential, and a slider that projects what a given score at this event would do to the class rank. Save the event to get a calendar link with every event you are considering.
Other options to weigh
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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