Local Junior Tours and Tournaments

Below you will find info on local junior tours and championships run by partnered organizations. Please click on the links to find more info regarding a certain tour or championship. Information on financial support is at the bottom of the page.

Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) Junior Golf Circuit

The VSGA Junior Golf Circuit hosts tournaments across Virginia to help juniors develop their skills in a fun and competitive setting. It features:

  • Junior Stroke Play Events – For players ages 12-18, competing in age-based divisions.
  • Junior Match Play and Championships – Advanced events for players aiming for high-level competition.
  • Beginners and Developmental Programs – Options for younger or newer golfers to gain tournament experience.

Website: VSGA Junior Golf

MAPGA Junior Golf Circuit

The Middle Atlantic PGA (MAPGA) Junior Golf Circuit provides a welcoming environment for young golfers of all skill levels in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. It offers multiple divisions based on age and ability, including:

  • Mini Mulligans (Ages 7-10) – A beginner-friendly division with shorter yardages.
  • Players Tour (Ages 10-18) – Designed for intermediate players looking for more competition.
  • Championship Series – A higher-level series for experienced junior golfers aspiring to play at the collegiate level.

Website: MAPGA Junior Golf

Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour (PKBGT)

The Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour is the largest all-girls junior golf tour in the country, offering a structured competitive pathway for female golfers. It includes:

  • Futures Series – Designed for newer tournament players learning competitive golf.
  • Prep Series – For intermediate players looking to refine their game.
  • Bell National Series – The highest level, for elite junior golfers aiming for college recruitment.

Website: PKBGT

U.S. Kids Golf Tournaments

The U.S. Kids Golf tournaments are designed specifically for younger golfers, making competitive golf more accessible and fun. The tour features:

  • Local Tours – Beginner-friendly events for kids ages 5-14, grouped by age and skill level.
  • State and Regional Tournaments – More competitive events for experienced players.
  • World Championship Series – The highest level, featuring top young golfers from around the world.

Website: U.S. Kids Golf Tournaments

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT)

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is one of the largest multi-state junior golf tours, providing highly competitive events for golfers of all skill levels. It offers:

  • Open Series – Ideal for beginners looking for tournament experience.
  • Major Championships & Invitationals – High-profile events attracting top junior golfers.
  • College Prep Series – Designed for advanced juniors aiming to play college golf.

Website: HJGT

Buckeye Junior Golf Tour (BJGT)

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Buckeye Junior Golf Tour offers 2-day, 36-hole tournaments across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions for boys and girls aged 10-19. The tour is divided into age and skill-based divisions:

  • Boys 10-14: Compete from yardages between 5,600 – 5,900 yards.
  • Boys 15-19: Compete from yardages between 6,500 – 6,900 yards.
  • Girls 14-19: Compete from yardages between 5,600 – 5,900 yards.

Website: BJGT

Financial Support:

First Tee – Greater Washington, DC Game Improvement Grant:
Provides players up to $500 for game improvement expenses (clubs or  lessons) 
Click here to apply (applications open until Oct. 1st)

MAPGA Tee It Up Scholarship
Click here for more information on the Scholarship
Apply no later than June 1, 2025

First Tee – Greater Washington, DC Tournament Grant:
Provides players up to $500 to help with non-First Tee tournament expenses 
Click here to apply (applications open until Oct. 1st)

Peggy Kirk Bell Inspire.Dream.Achieve Grant
Click here for more information on the Grant
Applications reviewed quarterly

Maryland State Golf Association Junior Grants
The program will reimburse players $500 for expenses incurred while participating in tournaments. This grant program is open to both boys and girls who are between the age of 12-18 and are residents of Maryland.
Click here for more information