Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic
A 2-day regional event in Scottsdale, AZ on the JGAA schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start.
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About the course
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AJGA Performance Stars
| Boys Champ/15-18 | |
|---|---|
| Championboys | 4 ★ |
| Top 10%boys | 1 ★ |
| Girls Champ/15-18 | |
|---|---|
| Championgirls | 4 ★ |
| Top 10%girls | 1 ★ |
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
12 other upcoming JGAA events listed. All in AZ. Fields are mostly regional-level. 2 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: First Citizens Bank Fall Classic (Oct 31).
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
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Corte Bella Golf ClubJul 12, 2026 · Sun City West, AZ · USKG · $73
- Girls Golf Bazaar - SWAPJul 11, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ · JGAAGC · $10
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Power Ranch Golf ClubJul 11, 2026 · Gilbert, AZ · USKG · $73
Up to 2 weeks after
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Lone Tree Golf Club (Tour Championship)Jul 19, 2026 · Chandler, AZ · USKG · $73
- Southwest PGA Jr Prep Tour ChampionshipJul 21–22, 2026 · Sedona, AZ · JGAA · $100
- Phoenix City Junior ChampionshipJul 23–24, 2026 · Laveen, AZ · JGAA · $100
- PING InvitationalJul 27–28, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ · JGAA · $110
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Questions about this event
When is the Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic?
Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic runs Jul 14–15, 2026 (2 days) on the JGAA schedule.
Where is the Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic played?
It is played at Kierland GC - A/M in Scottsdale, AZ.
How much is the entry fee for the Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic?
The listed entry fee is $140. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on June 29, 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?
Sam Schanafelt Summer Classic 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.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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