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FRISCO, Texas (May 8, 2024) – The National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship Season is officially underway, with hundreds of 13u and 17u All-Star teams of junior golfers competing in a series of fun and exciting events.
The Championship Season offers two qualification pathways: All-Star Play Days and Section Qualifiers and Championships. All-Star Play Days are hosted by PGA Jr. League Coaches nationwide beginning in May. Teams that participate in at least three local All-Star Play Days through August 21, 2024, and secure one of the top four lowest aggregate scores on the Regional Leaderboard will advance to one of 12 Regional Championships held in September.
All-Star teams may also elect to participate in their Section Qualifier and Championship hosted by all 41 PGA of America Sections in July and August. Section Champions earn a spot in their respective Regional Championship.
“Our PGA of America Golf Professionals are creating memorable experiences for every kind of golfer through PGA Jr. League, from true beginners to accomplished juniors and all skill levels in between,” said PGA of America President John Lindert, PGA Director of Golf at the Country Club of Lansing (Michigan). “The National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship Season provides an aspirational pathway to the national stage for our competitive players. We’re proud and excited to facilitate these events for the next generation and return to the Home of the PGA of America at PGA Frisco and Twin Warriors Golf Club, two facilities that have hosted our high-caliber championships.”
Twelve 13u Regional Champions and 12 17u Regional Champions will be crowned to advance to their respective divisional National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship, both returning to their 2023 locations: The 13u Championship will be held Oct. 9-13 at PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch West, while the 17u Championship is set for Nov. 14-17 at Twin Warriors Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
2024 Regional Championship host sites include:
- Region 1: Bethpage State Park’s Yellow Course (Farmingdale, N.Y.) – Sept. 6-8, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Connecticut, New England, Metropolitan Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Justin Koff, PGA
- Region 2: Drumlins Country Club (Syracuse, N.Y.) – Sept. 13-15, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Central New York, Northeast New York, Tri-State, Western New York Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Sean Dadey, PGA
- Region 3: Maple Dale Country Club (Dover, Del.) – Sept. 6-8, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Middle Atlantic, New Jersey, Philadelphia Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Chris Brosius, PGA
- Region 4: The Woodford Club (Versailles, Ky.) – Sept. 20-22, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Kentucky, Northern Ohio, Southern Ohio Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Bob Baldassari, PGA
- Region 5: Grand Geneva Resort (Lake Geneva, Wis.) – Sept. 20-22, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Rick Leslie, PGA
- Region 6: Callaway Gardens (Pine Mountain, Ga.) – Sept. 20-22, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Charles Dannewitz, PGA
- Region 7: The Park West Palm (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Sept. 20-22, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Alabama-NW Florida, Gulf States, North Florida, South Florida Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Cody Sinkler, PGA
- Region 8: Paradise Pointe Golf Complex (Smithville, Mo.) – Sept. 6-8, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Gateway, Midwest, South Central Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Trey Maughan, PGA Associate
- Region 9: The Ridge Golf Club (Sioux Center, Iowa) – Sept. 13-15, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Karrie Van Ravenswaay, PGA
- Region 10: Forest Creek Golf Club (Round Rock, Texas) – Sept. 13-15, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Colorado, Northern Texas, Southern Texas, Sun Country Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Matt Long, PGA
- Region 11: Meadow Lakes Golf Club (Prineville, Ore.) – Sept. 6-8, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Utah Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Zach Lampert, PGA
- Region 12: Skyline Country Club (Tucson, Ariz.) – Sept. 13-15, 2024 PGA of America Sections: Aloha, Northern California, Southern California, Southwest Host PGA of America Golf Professional: Chris Dompier, PGA
PGA Jr. League brings kids ages 17 and under together to learn and play golf on co-ed teams, wear numbered jerseys and receive expert coaching from PGA of America Golf Professionals and LPGA Professionals. Following recreational play in the spring and summer, 13u All-Star teams (boys and girls ages 10-13) and 17u All-Star teams (boys and girls ages 14-17) are formed in each league to compete in the National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship Season.
National Car Rental was named the inaugural title partner of the Championship Season in 2021. PGA Jr. League’s biggest corporate partner since 2018, as well as an Official Partner and the Official Rental Car of the PGA of America since 2012, National’s title partnership aims to continue fueling meaningful growth of PGA Jr. League and support the program’s endeavors to welcome more kids to the game.
Recreational PGA Jr. League seasons are held year-round. For more information or to find a team and register, please visit PGAJrLeague.com.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About PGA Jr. League
PGA Jr. League brings families and friends together around fun, team golf experiences for kids ages 17 and under, with expert coaching from PGA of America Golf Professionals. Visit PGAJrLeague.com for more information, and follow @PGAJrLeague on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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