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PGA Jr. League is a nationally recognized, team-based youth golf program that introduces boys and girls ages 17 and under to the game in an inclusive, welcoming environment. Led by trained Carolinas PGA Professionals, players learn golf fundamentals, sportsmanship, and on-course etiquette while building confidence and developing new skills. The program’s signature two-person scramble format makes the game fun and accessible for beginners, yet still engaging for experienced juniors. Participants wear numbered jerseys, practice together, and compete in team matches that foster camaraderie, mentorship, and a strong sense of community. With more than 3,200 juniors involved across the Carolinas, PGA Jr. League continues to be one of the region’s most impactful entry points into golf. It’s a fun, friendly way for kids to build confidence, make friends, and enjoy the game in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Interested in bringing PGA Jr. League to your facility? Contact Frank!
Contact Player Engagement Consultant Frank Maynard III, PGA, at (919) 593-0424 or Fmaynard@pgahq.com.
Educational Webinars
Preparing for Your 2026 PGA Jr. League Season
Join us on Wednesday, December 17th, from 12–1 p.m. to learn best practices for planning and organizing your 2026 PGA Jr. League season.
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How to Coordinate PGA Jr. League with Other Programs you are Running
Join us on Wednesday, January 14th, from 12–1 p.m. to learn best practices for offering PGA Jr. League, along with other key growth-of-the-game programs.
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What Does Your PGA Jr. League Season Look Like?
Join us on Wednesday, February 11th, from 12–1 p.m. to learn best practices from coaches who specialize in teaching and player development.
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All Star Rules & Prepping for an All Star Event
PDRs are available to those who were in live attendance.
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PGA Jr. League 2025 Updates & More!
PDRs are available to those who were in live attendance.
Join Frank Maynard III, PGA, Player Engagement Consultant, and Mia Hayasaki, PGA REACH Program Manager, for an informative PGA Jr. League webinar where you’ll get the latest updates for 2025, including: - Program enhancements & new opportunities - Championship Season details - Best practices for growing your team
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All Star Teams/Play Days
PDRs are available to those who were in live attendance.
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#GameChanger Award a Panel Discussion
PDRs are available to those who were in live attendance.
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All Star Rules & Prepping for The All Star Season
PDRs are available to those who were in live attendance.
Watch the recording!2025 PGA Jr. League Coach & Program Registration is CLOSED!
Read below on being a PGA Jr. League Coach, and check back in for the 2026 season!
- If you’ve previously registered as a PGA Jr. League Coach, you can create a new program in just a few simple steps. Click here to learn more
- If you’re a new PGA Jr. League Coach, you’ll begin by creating an account and setting your location. Click here to learn more.
PGA Coaches must be PGA of America Members, PGA of America Associates or LPGA Members to register. In compliance with the Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, every adult involved in PGA Jr. League, from coaching to volunteer capacities, must undergo a background screening and comply with the abuse awareness training and reporting requirements.
PGA Jr. League is a game-changing program that’s shifting the perception of youth golf and the way our sport is played. PGA Coaches are positively enriching the lives of families, building loyalty and increasing family activity at their facilities, while also generating significant personal and facility-based revenue.
PGA Coaches have flexibility and opportunities to engage with more players and families. This is highlighted by the #GameChanger Club model; a brand new, custom-built website; an expanded PGA Jr. League Championship Season; and more.
This PGA Coach’s Guide is designed to be a quick-guide reference for you before, during, and after your seasons. However, you can also find resources and materials referenced here in the Coach Resource Center from your dashboard when logged into PGAJrLeague.com.
If you need assistance planning your program, please contact your Carolinas Player Engagement Consultant, Frank Maynard III, PGA at fmaynard@pgahq.com.
How does PGA Jr. League work?
At its core, PGA Jr. League is a group of local golf teams who play a series of games against each other, utilizing a nurturing and social scramble format. PGA and LPGA Professionals exclusively serve as Captains and are responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all that encourages skill and character development.
PGA Jr. League Game Guide
Every PGA Jr. League player will receive a PGA Jr. League Game Guide booklet, which is a fun and interactive guide to the ins-and-outs of the program.
How is PGA Jr. League played?
- SCRAMBLE: In the format that PGA Jr. League uses, both players on a team hit drives. The best shot is selected, then each player plays from the selected spot, and this process continues until the ball is holed.
- MATCH: As part of the GAME, players participate in head-to-head MATCHES. A MATCH is nine holes in length and the Captain or Coach is responsible for appropriately assigning players to each MATCH.
- GAME: A competition between two PGA Jr. League teams. A GAME consists of two teams, each fielding at least eight players (10 players in postseason broken into four groups of two).
- FLAG: Each MATCH is broken into three of these. A FLAG is three holes in a row, and each team has the opportunity to earn points at the end of each FLAG. At the end of a FLAG is also where substitutions may be made. Each GAME consists of 12 FLAGS. Each FLAG is worth 1 point, for a total of 12 possible points per GAME.
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PGA Jr. League at the 2025 PGA Championship!
At the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow (Charlotte, NC), five PGA Jr. League players from Gillespie Golf Course gathered to represent the Youth pillar of PGA REACH and celebrate the 2025 PGA Champ, Scottie Scheffler!
Recent News
Two Carolinas Teams Advance to 2025 PGA Jr. League National Championships
The Carolinas PGA Section is proud to celebrate the success of two North Carolina All-Star teams that secured their spots in the 2025 PGA Jr. League
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Carolinas All-Stars Ready for the 2025 PGA Jr. League Regional Championship
North and South Carolina – The road to the PGA Jr. League Championships continues this weekend, September 19–21, as teams from across the
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Teams Punch Tickets to PGA Jr. League Regional at 2025 Section Championship
Pinehurst, NC – Junior golfers from across the Carolinas brought their best to the 2025 PGA Jr. League Section Championship at Fox Fire Golf
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