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Information about joining the NAJG Tour can be found on the Join page.
There is an annual fee of $99 to become a NAJG Tour member (your player can join during the Fall Series for a reduced fee). This membership fee provides players with tournament access through the end of the calendar year for which he/she has registered, a tee gift and other NAJG items, Tour Championship qualifying, and reduced entry fees to most events.
Regardless of when you sign up during the year, the NAJG Tour membership fee is good until December 31st of that year.
Yes, if you join the NAJG Tour for the Fall series only, you will pay a reduced fee and receive a smaller tee gift.
You can view upcoming tournaments on the Tournaments page. Simply click the Register button to register your player for the event and pay your entry fee.
The entry fee for each Tour event depends on age division and number of holes played. See Entry & Fees for more information.
Players also have the option of Joining the Tour, which gets the Player access to qualify for the Tour Championship, receive a tee gift package, and also lower entry fees for the majority of events.
The NAJG Tour has both one- and two-day events.
No. Once the entry deadline has passed, entries will not be accepted. There may be a very RARE occasion where the entry deadline would be extended by one or two days.
Yardages vary by age division. See Format & Rules for details.
Yes, players can to play up to a higher age division at their own discretion. Tour Championship qualifying points ARE NOT carried over if a player changes divisions during the year. Contact NAJG to make a request.
No. Players do not have to change his/her age division during the course of the calendar year. The starting Age Division is based on the players’ age as of January 1st of the current year.
See Withdrawals & Fee Transfers for information about how to withdraw from a tournament, withdrawal deadlines, and entry fee transfers.
If a player withdraws from a tournament before the event has started, his/her entry fee can be transferred and used toward another tournament. Withdrawals once the event has started will not have entry fees credited.
It means that you’ve registered for an event in which there are more entries than spots available, and you have been placed on an alternate/wait list.
If you are an alternate and you get into an event, you will be notified via email that your registration is confirmed. If you do not get into an event, your credit card will not be charged.
Boys 9-10 and 8-Under & Girls 10-Under players must have a caddie at all times.
Boys 11-13, Girls 11-13 players – Caddies are optional (but typically still utilized).
Caddies can be a parent or any individual at least 16 years old.
18-hole age divisions may not have a caddie and must carry their own bags (or use a push cart). However, for some select events, caddies will be allowed for all age groups and would be noted on the tournament information page.
Caddies may rent a cart at their own expense to carry a players clubs, but the player may not ride in the cart at any time except when being shuttled between holes (to keep pace of play). All players must walk during the play of each hole.
For complete information about format of play and Tour rules & regulations, please refer to the Format & Rules page.
Yes. Parents and anyone at least 18 years old may caddie for Tour players in the 9-hole age divisions. For complete information about caddies, please see the Rules & Regulations on the Format & Rules page.
Parents and spectators are allowed and encouraged to attend, but must remain on the cart paths at all times. Parents and spectators may NOT interact with players at any time, except to provide food or beverages.
Parents and spectators may rent carts at their own expense from the host course.
Yes. Hiring a teaching professional for your junior golfer can be very beneficial, especially for those playing competitively in school or on Tour, and those who aspire to play at the collegiate level.
The NAJG Academy can recommend professional instruction for junior golfers of all skill levels. Learn more by visiting our Academy page.