YDP Parent/Junior @ Salt Creek
A one-day local event in Wood Dale, IL. The field projects comparable to other local starts. There is 1 nearby alternative the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
Course intelligence for Salt Creek GC- Blue is coming soon.
Developmental-level event. Good for first competitive starts and building match-play experience.
Independent event. Check the event website for the rest of its schedule.
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
- YDP 9 Hole Event #15 @ Glenview PrairieJul 29, 2026 · Glenview, IL · IJGA · $40
- PM Stroke Play #21 @ Fox Bend GCJul 29, 2026 · Oswego, IL · IJGA
- MAJGT at Ruffled FeathersJul 29–30, 2026 · Lemont, IL · IJGA · $235
- PM 9 Hole #8 @ Hickory Knoll GCJul 29, 2026 · Lake Villa, IL · IJGA · $40
- AJGA Preview at Quail Creek presented by City of RobinsonJul 28–31, 2026 · Robinson, IL · AJGA · $195
Up to 2 weeks after
- YDP POY @ Randall OaksAug 3–4, 2026 · Dundee, IL · IJGA · $100
- Crystal Woods OpenAug 3–4, 2026 · Woodstock, IL · MCJGA · $90
- MAJGT Girls Junior AmateurAug 3–4, 2026 · Mundelein, IL · IJGA · $235
- PM Stroke Play #46 @ Seven Bridges GCAug 3, 2026 · Woodridge, IL · IJGA · $79
- Players Challenge #9 @ Sycamore GCAug 4–5, 2026 · Sycamore, IL · IJGA · $210
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Questions about this event
When is the YDP Parent/Junior @ Salt Creek?
YDP Parent/Junior @ Salt Creek runs Jul 31, 2026 on the IJGA schedule.
Where is the YDP Parent/Junior @ Salt Creek played?
It is played at Salt Creek GC- Blue in Wood Dale, IL.
How much is the entry fee for the YDP Parent/Junior @ Salt Creek?
The listed entry fee is $100. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on July 23, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
How many rounds is it?
1 day 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?
YDP Parent/Junior @ Salt Creek is a local-tier event: a good first or early-season start for players still building tournament experience. 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 is 1 other junior event in Illinois the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Illinois tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
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