PGA Junior Golf
Junior PGA Championship 2027 Qualifying
The Junior PGA Championship (often searched as the PGA Jr. Championship) is the national championship for top junior golfers, reached through PGA Section qualifiers and section championships held across the U.S.
2026 Championship
Venue
Fields Ranch
Frisco, TX
Dates
July 28–31, 2026
Anniversary
50th Championship
Eligibility
Ages 13–18 as of July 31, 2026
Past Champions
The Junior PGA Championship has launched the careers of many of the game's greatest players. Past champions include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Lexi Thompson. Winning your PGA Section championship is the path to competing alongside the next generation of champions.
Find Your Section Qualifier
2027 qualifier dates haven't been published yet. Here is last season's calendar across 20 sections — most sections hold theirs at a similar time each year.
Philadelphia PGA
Middle Atlantic PGA
Mount Airy, MD
Rattlewood Golf Club
Amherst, VA
Rattlewood Golf Club
Fairfax, VA
Fairfax White/Blue
Chicago, VA
Suburban Club
Pikesville,, MD
Suburban Club
Southern California PGA
Central New York PGA
Looking for regular section events? See the full PGA Jr. schedule →
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