The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex
A 4-day national event in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on the AJGA schedule. The field projects stronger than a regional start. There are 8 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 15boys | Fully exempt |
| Top 25boys | 12 ★ |
| Top 50 or Make Cutboys | 8 ★ |
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
5 other upcoming AJGA events listed. This is the only one in FL. 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
- Ninja Invitational hosted by Janet Xiyu LinSep 4–7, 2026 · Streamsong, FL · AJGA · $295
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Plantation Golf & Country ClubAug 30, 2026 · USKG
- Callaway MJGT Junior Series Tara GCCAug 30, 2026 · Bradenton, FL · MANATEEJGT · $160
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Myakka Pines Golf ClubAug 29, 2026 · USKG
- Srixon Links Tour - Osprey PointAug 29, 2026 · Boca Raton, FL · SFLPGAJR · $75
Up to 2 weeks after
- IJGT Fall Series #0Sep 5–6, 2026 · Howey In The Hills, FL · IJGT · $300
- Jim McLean Labor Day ClassicSep 5–7, 2026 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · SFLPGAJR · $250
- Eagle Creek Labor Day Junior OpenSep 5–6, 2026 · Orlando, FL · HJGT · $0
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Copperleaf Golf ClubSep 5, 2026 · USKG
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – The Legacy Golf and Tennis ClubSep 6, 2026 · USKG
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 The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex?
The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex runs Sep 3–6, 2026 (4 days) on the AJGA schedule.
Where is the The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex played?
It is played at TPC Sawgrass - THE PLAYERS Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
How much is the entry fee for the The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex?
The listed entry fee is $295. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on July 21, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
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 level of player is this event for?
The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex is a national-tier event: expect a stronger field than a typical regional start, so it suits players already placing well regionally. 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 8 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
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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