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NCGA JUNIORS

NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Events are open to all 18 and under with an NCGA or Youth On Course membership.

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NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Events

New in 2027, NCGA JUNIORS will offer 5 tournaments throughout the season, all featuring a single-day, 18-hole format.


Open to all NCGA JUNIORS 18 and under with an active Youth on Course membership, events will be held at courses across Northern California and provide more opportunities for juniors to compete.

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Entry Requirements

  • Have a current NCGA membership through Youth On Course

  • Have an established Handicap Index® at the time of tournament entry. 
    Boys & Girls Handicap Index 18.5 or higher

  • Ages between 9-18 years old by tournament day. Players under 9 can request exemption

  • Have not started college
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  • Tournaments are flighted by gender to ensure golfers of all abilities will be able to enjoy the competition and have equal opportunity to win prizes and merchandise. We have a Handicap Review process to promote fair play.
  • There are registration opening 'windows':

    Registration for events ​held ​February - May opens January 12.
    Registration for events ​held ​June - August opens April 13.
    Registration for events ​held​ September - December opens July 13.

  • 2027 Tentative Schedule, subject to change. 

     

    • July 13, 2027 - Coyote Creek GC - Valley Course, Morgan Hill CA
    • August 15, 2027 - Paradise Valley GC - Fairfield CA
    • September 19, 2027 - Tilden Park GC, Berkeley CA
Ready for the next level?

Junior Tour of Northern California

Junior golfers looking for more competitive tournament opportunities can continue their development through the Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC). JTNC now offers two levels of competition designed to meet players at different stages of their game:


JTNC Pathway Tour
For developing competitive golfers, with Handicap Index eligibility of 4.1–18.4 for boys and 6.1–18.4 for girls.


JTNC Championship Tour
For experienced competitive golfers, with Handicap Index eligibility of 4.0 or lower for boys and 6.0 or lower for girls.

 

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Championship History

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Tournament Schedule

October
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Date Site Format Fee (Per Player) Registration Deadline Results
Feb 5 Silverado (South) – Napa, CA Individual Net $135 Closes 1/19 Results
Feb 6 Silverado (North) – Napa, CA Individual Net $155 Closes 1/19 Results
Feb 19 The Course at Wente Vineyards – Livermore, CA Four-Ball Net $115 Closes 2/2 Results
Feb 20 Baylands – Palo Alto, CA (*walking rate) Four-Ball Net $95* Closes 2/2 Results
Feb 26 Whitney Oaks – Rocklin, CA Four-Ball Net $75 Closes 2/9 Results
Mar 5 Silverado (South) – Napa, CA Individual Stableford $135 Closes 2/16 Results
Mar 6 Silverado (North) – Napa, CA Two-Person Scramble $155 Closes 2/16 Results
Mar 19 Creekside – Modesto, CA (*walking rate) Four-Ball Net $60/$45* Closes 3/2 Results
Mar 20 The Course at Wente Vineyards – Livermore, CA Individual Chicago $115 Closes 3/2 Results
Mar 26 The Reserve at Spanos Park – Stockton, CA Four-Ball Net $80 Closes 3/9 Results
Apr 9 Indian Valley – Novato, CA Four-Ball Net $95 Closes 3/23 Results
Apr 23 Poppy Ridge – Livermore, CA Individual Net $100 Closes 4/6 Results
Apr 24 Wente Vineyards – Livermore, CA Four-Ball Net $115 closes 4/6 Results
Apr 30 Ancil Hoffman – Carmichael, CA (*walking rate) Four-Ball Net $65* closes 4/13 Results
May 1 Elkhorn – Stockton, CA Individual Net $65 closes 4/13 Results
^ May 14 Windsor – Windsor, CA Individual Net $80 closes 4/27 Results
^ May 15 Stonetree – Novato, CA Four-Ball Net $100 closes 4/27 Results
^ May 21 Blue Rock Springs (East) – Vallejo, CA Individual Net $75 closes 5/4 Results
^ May 22 Rancho Solano – Fairfield, CA Two-Person Scramble $80 closes 5/4 Results
^ Jun 4 Ridge GC – Auburn, CA Four-Ball Stableford $75 closes 5/18 Results
^ Jun 5 Mather – Mather, CA (*walking rate) Individual Net $60* closes 5/18 Results
^ Jun 25 Del Monte – Monterey, CA (*walking rate) Individual Net $75* closes 6/8 Results
^ Jun 26 Poppy Hills – Pebble Beach, CA Four-Ball Net $140 closes 6/8 Results
^ Jul 9 Silverado North – Napa, CA Individual Chicago $155 closes 6/22 Results
^ Jul 10 Silverado South – Napa, CA Blind Draw $135 closes 6/22 Results
^ Jul 23 Paradise Valley – Fairfield, CA Individual Net $80 closes 7/6 Results
^ Jul 24 Rancho Solano – Fairfield, CA Individual Net $80 closes 7/6 Results
^ Jul 30 Chardonnay – American Canyon, CA Individual Stableford $70 closes 7/13 Results
^ Jul 31 The Course at Wente Vineyards – Livermore, CA Two-Person Scramble $115 closes 7/13 Results
+ Aug
13-14 Graeagle Meadows & Whitehawk Ranch – Graeagle, CA & Clio, CA (36-hole two-day major) Individual Net $250 closes 7/27 Results
+ Aug 20 Coyote Creek (Valley) – Morgan Hill, CA Two-Person Aggregrate $100 closes 8/3 Results
+ Aug 28 Presidio – San Francisco, CA Individual Chicago $140 closes 8/10 Results
+ Sep
10-11 Paso Robles & Hunter Ranch – Paso Robles, CA (36-hole two-day major) Individual Net $200 closes 8/24 Results
+ Sep 24 Poppy Ridge – Livermore, CA Individual Stableford $100 closes 9/7 Results
+ Sep 25 Baylands – Palo Alto, CA (*walking rate) Four-Ball Stableford $95* closes 9/7 Results
+ Oct 8 Reserve at Spanos Park – Stockton, CA Individual Net $80 closes 9/21 Register
+ Oct 9 Rancho Murieta (North) – Rancho Murieta, CA Two-Person Scramble $80 closes 9/21 Register
+ Oct
15-16 Greenhorn Creek & Copper Valley – Angels Camp CA & Copperopolis, CA Individual Net $200 closes 9/28 Register
Nov 19 WNT Playoff – Silverado (North) – Napa, CA (top 112 points earners; Invitation Only) Individual Net $155 Register
Dec
10-11 Tour Championship – TPC Harding Park & Presidio GC (Top 40 points earners; Invitation Only) Individual Net Register

Tournament FAQs

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  • How do I become an NCGA Member?

    Membership in the NCGA is available through a variety of qualifying golf clubs, including public, private, associate and eClubs. For junior golfers, joining Youth on Course is an affordable way to receive an NCGA membership and establish an official Handicap Index®.


    Players who are already NCGA members through another qualifying golf club do not need to join Youth on Course separately. Visit NCGA Membership to explore membership options and learn more about getting started.

  • What are the age qualifications to participate in the NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Events?

    Players must be between 9 and 18 years old by the day of the tournament. Junior golfers under age 9 may request an exemption to participate.

  • How do I register for an NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Event?

    To register for an NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Event:

    1. Become an NCGA member. Register for an NCGA membership through Youth on Course if you are not already an active NCGA member.

    2. Set up your account. Once your account has been created, you will receive a confirmation email.

    3. Go to the Tournaments tab and select Schedule & Registration to view the tournament calendar.

    4. Select your tournament. Events currently open for registration will display a Register Now option.

    5. Complete your registration. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on the specified registration dates.

  • What does it cost to play in an NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Event?

    The average cost is $110 for NCGA JUNIORS One-Day events. Tournament fees may vary depending on the host course.

    Tournament entry includes golf and range balls. 

  • I missed the registration window. Can I still register?

    Late Registrations may be accepted if space is still available in the tournament field. Depending on the circumstances, a 50% late registration penalty may apply.

  • How is the field selected?

    When registration opens, all players are initially placed on a waitlist. Players will be given 48 hours to register for the event before we will fill to three quarter capacity by lot.

    Some remaining spots may be filled by request for players who were waitlisted for previous NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Events and were not selected. Requests must be submitted before the remaining tournament spots are filled. Once a player is granted this exception and receives a spot in a tournament, they may not use the exception again.

    In general, tournament fields are filled through a random draw from the waitlist to provide a fair registration process for all players.

  • I’m on the waitlist. How can I find out my status?

    Waitlists are managed independently for each tournament flight. Please contact the NCGA to find out your current position on the waitlist.

    If a player in your flight withdraws and you are the first player on the waitlist for that flight, you will automatically be moved into the tournament field.

  • How are flights decided?

    NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Events are for girls who have Handicap Indexes of 6.1 or higher or boys with indexes of 4.1 or higher  Your Handicap Index at the time of the last day of registration will determine if you are eligible to play.  If it changes before the tournament, you will not be moved into the active field.

  • How are the tournaments organized?

    NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Events are single-day events with 18 holes of competition. If the host course has a driving range, range balls are included with tournament entry. Lunch may also be provided at select events.

     

  • Are players allowed a caddy?

    No. Caddies are prohibited at any NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Event. 

    If a person other than the player moves their bag/cart in a “casual act” the Rules of Golf do not consider this individual to be a caddie. There is no breach of Rule 10.3. However, this does not allow an individual to move the player's bag/cart for a prolonged period of time.

     

  • How do I withdraw from a tournament? What is the refund policy?

    If you need to withdraw from an NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Event, you may do so online in advance of the event. Failure to withdraw or notify the NCGA will result in the player being listed as a No Show and may result in a one-year suspension from all NCGA events for the calendar year following the infraction.


    Waitlist Withdrawals
    If you are on a tournament waitlist and are no longer available to play, please remove yourself from the waitlist. If your name is reached while you are still on the waitlist, it will be assumed that you intend to play. You will be moved into the tournament field, your card will be charged and the standard refund policy will apply.


    Refund Policy

    • Before the registration closing date: Refund less a $10 fee.

    • After registration closes, but more than two business days before the tournament: 50% refund.

    • Within two business days of the tournament: No refund.

     

  • Do NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Events contribute to the overall points program of JTNC?

    No. We discourage JTNC members from participating in NCGA JUNIORS One-Day Events because these events do not contribute to JTNC points.