Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Synovus
A 4-day elite event in Columbus, GA on the AJGA schedule. There are 6 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
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Field profile based on tour classification and Roadmap event model.
5 other upcoming AJGA events listed. This is the only one in GA. 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
- 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
- Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial PartnersSep 4–7, 2026 · Columbus, GA · AJGA · $295
- Qualifier - Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by SynovusSep 3, 2026 · Columbus, GA · AJGA · $95
Up to 2 weeks after
- PKBGT Georgia Series Finale (GIRLS ONLY)Sep 12–13, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · ATJGA · $110
- Georgia Series OpenSep 12–13, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · PKBGT · $155
- Cateechee Junior ClassicSep 12–13, 2026 · Hartwell, GA · GAPGAJR · $75
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Rose Hill Golf ClubSep 13, 2026 · USKG
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis CenterSep 19, 2026 · USKG
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Questions about this event
When is the Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Synovus?
Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Synovus runs Sep 4–7, 2026 (4 days) on the AJGA schedule.
Where is the Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Synovus played?
It is played at Green Island Country Club in Columbus, GA.
How much is the entry fee for the Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Synovus?
The listed entry fee is $295. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
How many rounds is it?
4 days of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.
What else is on that weekend?
There are 6 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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