Juniors

Junior Golf Resources

Eligibility

Join the ASGA Junior Program and receive an official World Handicap System Index. As a member of the ASGA Junior Program, you will gain eligibility to all Junior Events on the ASGA Junior Championship Schedule. Our program is available to all junior golfers until you have reached the age of 19 or have entered college. Most competitive competition opportunities are available for those 14 to 18 years of age.

Once you have joined as a Junior Program Member, you will be able to download the “USGA GHIN” app on your smartphone and begin posting scores to develop your Handicap Index. Once you have established your Handicap Index, you may create a Player Profile in Golf Genius to complete your account and allow you to utilize online registration for events in which you qualify.

For a full list of Member Benefits, you may click HERE.

To join the ASGA Junior Program, you may click HERE.

Player of the Year Races (POY)

During the season, Junior Program Members accrue Player of the Year (POY) points based on tournament results. Those who finish at the top of the POY standings may be selected for additional competitive opportunities, like the Southern Junior Cup and National Development Teams throughout the year.

At the end of the season, ASGA Staff also takes the opportunity to name a Junior Girls and Junior Boys Player of the Year! Please also note that POY points are awarded by the Graduation Class.

(I.E., First POY event for 2025-2026 Season is the ASGA Austin Cook Junior Championship that took place on September 6th and 7th, 2025 & Final POY event for the 2025-2026 season is the Randy Beaver Memorial Junior Championship on July 23rd and 24th, 2026).

Junior Handbook

With each registration, it is required for the participant to agree to the Junior Golf Handbook’s rules and regulations. It is the Junior Golfer’s responsibility to adhere to the published rules and regulations at each sanctioned junior event.

To view the Junior Golf Handbook, you may click HERE.

Media Resources

With social media presence at an all-time high, participants in Junior Golf events are strongly encouraged to check our Flickr page for posted tournament photos. We hope junior golfers will use these images to promote themselves across their social media platforms.

To view our Flickr, you may click HERE.

Recruitment Resume Template

During the recruitment process, college golf coaches will often ask Junior Golfers to submit a “Recruitment Resume.” As Junior program members look to build out their own resume, they will want to make sure they include the following: Pictures, Social Media Accounts, Previous Tournament Results, Personal Information, etc.

To download a Recruitment Resume template, you may click HERE.

Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS)

The ASGA Junior Program is a proud partner of Junior Golf Scoreboard. Any two-round event in which divisions are competing from +5,800 yards (Girls) and +6,400 yards (Boys) results are submitted to JGS Staff. Through result submission, Junior Program members are able to develop a State and National Ranking that can be highlighted during their recruiting process.

For more information about Junior Golf Scoreboard, you may click HERE.

American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)

The ASGA Junior Program is a proud partner of the American Junior Golf Association. Any two-round event in which divisions are competing from +5,800 yards (Girls) and +6,400 yards (Boys) results are submitted to the AJGA Staff. Through result submission, contingent on the previous year’s field size, the AJGA will allocate “PBE Status” to event top-finishers. ASGA Junior Program Members can join the AJGA as a Junior Program member and use the accrued “PBE Status” to gain entry into AJGA Junior Events competing on the Regional or National Stage.

For more information about the American Junior Golf Association, you may click HERE.

The Universal Golf Rankings (TUGR)

More information about the Junior Golf Resource coming soon!

College Golf Experience (CGX)

The ASGA Junior Program is a proud partner of College Golf Experience. CGX specializes in conducting golf camps led by active college coaches who choose to train, educate, and provide real-time feedback - not just observe. CGX golf camps are a junior golfer’s opportunity to learn from and gain exposure to college golf coaches and programs, before or after the June 15 contact deadline.

For more information about College Golf Experience, you may click HERE.

ASGA Assistance Fund

The ASGA Assistance Fund is a need-based program created by the Arkansas State Golf Association to help provide golfers in Arkansas with temporary financial aid directly related to competition.

To apply for the ASGA Assistance Fund, you may click HERE.

ASGA Scholarship Program

Our scholarship programs have been established to assist deserving young people who reside in Arkansas in their pursuit of higher education at an accredited college or university. These include various scholarships from the ASGA, which will be awarded by the Board of Directors of the ASGA. It also includes the Arnold Palmer Scholarships (APS), which are funded by the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, along with five members of The Alotian Club.

To apply for ASGA Scholarships, you may click HERE.

Additional Resources