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PGA Jr. League is a fun, social, and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 17 & under, to enjoy the game of golf. Like other recreational youth sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends. Our Carolinas PGA Professionals captain teams in a popular two-person scramble format which reinforces the team concept and creates a nurturing environment for learning the game of golf. More than 3,200 juniors across the Carolinas participate in this entry point to the game. For more information about PGA Jr. League, please CLICK HERE!
In 2021, over 3,000 juniors and more than 150 PGA Professionals participated in PGA Jr. League throughout the Carolinas. With the continued support of Carolinas PGA Members, 2022 looks to be even stronger as we look to grow this fun, introductory golf program.
Are you interested in bringing PGA Jr. League to your facility? If so, please contact the Carolinas Player Engagement Consultant, Frank Maynard III, PGA at (919) 593-0424 or at fmaynard@pgahq.com to learn more!
2023 Coaches & Assistant Coaches Registrations Open Now!
As a reminder, Captains must be PGA Members, PGA Associates or LPGA Members in good standing to register.
PGA Coaches must be PGA Members, PGA 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.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Carolinas Player Engagement Consultant, Frank Maynard III, PGA at fmaynard@pgahq.com.
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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 National Car Rental 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.
PGA Jr. League is shifting the way youth golf is learned and played, including the adoption of league play, team golf and scoring with flags and points. All of these unique elements are further explained here.
Behind each and every PGA Jr. League team is a PGA Coach providing a safe, caring and organized environment for every child to become (and stay) a golfer. These experts in the game are provided with flexibility to create a coaching program that works best for their players and families.
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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 REACH Carolinas News
National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship To Be Hosted in Frisco, TX & Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico!
SUMMERFIELD, NC (September 5, 2023) – On Labor Day Weekend, 13U (players ages 10-13) and 17U (players ages 14-17) All-Star teams of junior golfers
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All-Star Play Days Advance Four Additional Carolinas PGA Jr. League Teams to the Regional Championship
Four PGA Jr League teams in the Carolinas section will be continuing their 2023 postseason efforts after qualifying for the 2023 National Car Rental
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Four PGA Jr League Teams from the Carolinas Advance to Regionals!
SOUTHERN PINES, NC – On Thursday, August 10, 2023, the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation hosted the 2023 National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Carolinas
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