Tampa Bay Junior Open
A 2-day regional event in Clearwater, FL on the HJGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There are 4 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
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Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
74 other upcoming HJGT events listed. 34 in FL. 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
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – PGA National Resort- Fazio CourseAug 16, 2026 · USKG
- Tournament AssessmentAug 16–17, 2026 · Howey In The Hills, FL · IJGT
- Srixon Links Tour - St. Andrews ClubAug 16, 2026 · Delray Beach, FL · SFLPGAJR · $75
- Callaway MJGT Junior SeriesAug 16, 2026 · Lakewood Ranch, FL · MANATEEJGT · $160
- Ritz Carlton Junior OpenAug 15–16, 2026 · Bradenton, FL · HJGT · $0
Up to 2 weeks after
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Myakka Pines Golf ClubAug 29, 2026 · USKG
- Srixon Links Tour - Osprey PointAug 29, 2026 · Boca Raton, FL · SFLPGAJR · $75
- PGA National Fall Junior OpenAug 29–30, 2026 · West Palm Beach, FL · HJGT · $443
- PGA National Junior OpenAug 29–30, 2026 · West Palm Beach, FL · HJGT · $0
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Plantation Golf & Country ClubAug 30, 2026 · USKG
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Questions about this event
When is the Tampa Bay Junior Open?
Tampa Bay Junior Open runs Aug 22–23, 2026 (2 days) on the HJGT schedule.
Where is the Tampa Bay Junior Open played?
It is played at Countryside Country Club - Bayhead in Clearwater, FL.
How much is the entry fee for the Tampa Bay 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 13, 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?
Tampa Bay 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 4 other junior events in Florida the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Florida 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
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