As junior golf heats up for the summer season, families, players, and college recruiters are all circling the biggest events on the calendar. Whether you're looking for high-level competition, college exposure, or just a great course to test your game, these are the top 10 junior golf tournaments in 2025 you should know about.
From coast to coast, these events offer exceptional fields, strong course setups, and often serve as proving grounds for the next wave of elite amateur talent.
🌟 1. Rolex Girls Junior Championship
Location: Dalhousie Golf Club – Cape Girardeau, MO
Dates: May 27–30, 2025
Entry: Invitation-only
This prestigious, all-girls invitational features the best of the best. With past champions like Rose Zhang and Rachel Heck, it’s a must-watch on the junior girls’ circuit.
🌟 2. Scott Robertson Memorial
Location: Roanoke Country Club – Roanoke, VA
Dates: May 16–18, 2025
Entry: Invitation or resume-based
A long-time proving ground for future NCAA and PGA Tour stars. Alumni include Justin Thomas and Harold Varner III.
🌟 3. AJGA Wyndham Invitational
Location: Sedgefield Country Club – Greensboro, NC
Dates: June 11–14, 2025
Entry: Invitation based on rankings
Held on a PGA Tour course, this event blends tour-level conditions with a stacked junior field.
🌟 4. Western Junior Championship
Location: Naperville Country Club – Naperville, IL
Dates: June 17–20, 2025
Entry: Application required
The nation’s oldest national junior tournament. It's produced alumni like Tiger Woods, Collin Morikawa, and Rickie Fowler.
🌟 5. PING Invitational (AJGA)
Location: Karsten Creek Golf Club – Stillwater, OK
Dates: July 9–12, 2025
Entry: Invitation only
Elite competition meets top-level facilities at this signature summer event.
🌟 6. U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
Location: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort – Bandon, OR
Dates: July 21–26, 2025
Entry: Boys under 19 with Handicap Index <4.4
A USGA crown jewel. The winner earns an exemption into the U.S. Open.
🌟 7. Girls Junior PGA Championship
Location: Cog Hill Golf & Country Club – Lemont, IL
Dates: July 8–11, 2025
Entry: Qualifying required
A premier junior girls’ event with deep fields and heavy NCAA coach attendance.
🌟 8. Boys Junior PGA Championship
Location: Hot Springs Country Club – Hot Springs, AR
Dates: July 15–18, 2025
Entry: Qualifying or invitation
Alongside the Girls PGA, this event is a highlight on the summer circuit.
🌟 9. Trusted Choice Big I National Championship
Location: Aronimink Golf Club – Newtown Square, PA
Dates: August 4–9, 2025
Entry: State-based qualifiers
A rare opportunity for juniors to play a PGA Tour-quality venue with national visibility.
