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The Youth Development pillar of the NEPGA REACH Foundation is dedicated to providing young athletes with the opportunity to learn and excel in the game of golf. By creating engaging programs and fostering a supportive environment, we aim to develop not only skilled golfers but also confident individuals who embody the values of sportsmanship and integrity.
Providing high-quality golf instruction and life lessons to junior players.
Instilling core values like integrity, respect, and perseverance that serve juniors for a lifetime.
The New England PGA Junior Tour, founded in 1995, established a goal to develop young golfers, offer local competitive experiences, and promote sportsmanship and integrity within the sport. This is a members-only junior tour which provides access, an annual membership gift for its all inclusive level, a free GHIN# and many more benefits.
Throughout the regional golf season, the tour hosts over 140 events, accommodating a wide range of ages and skill levels. Event formats are tailored by age group with tournament fees are structured by division, with the goal of making participation accessible to a broad spectrum of junior golfers across New England.
PGA Jr. League is the flagship youth pillar program of the PGA of America REACH Foundation. We envision a world in which PGA Jr. League is accessible to every child, everywhere, regardless of background or circumstance.
This is a fun, team-based youth golf program open to boys and girls ages 17 and under of all skill levels, providing a welcoming environment modeled after traditional youth sports like Little League baseball. Kids wear numbered team jerseys and play on teams led by PGA and LPGA professionals, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mentorship.
Matches use a two-person scramble format, allowing teammates to hit from the best shot, which lowers stress, builds confidence, and ensures that players of all abilities can contribute meaningfully. The game structure features 9-hole matches divided into three-hole segments called "flags," with players competing for points within each segment rather than focusing solely on individual scores to par. Programs are typically grouped into age divisions such as 9U, 13U, and 17U, allowing for fair competition and age-appropriate play.
The local season includes both practice sessions and approximately six regular-season games against other local facilities, while eligible players may advance to an exciting post-season All-Star journey that progresses through sectionals, regionals, and culminates at the national PGA Jr. League Championship.
Established in 2013 as a joint initiative by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association, and The PGA of America, is a free, nationwide junior golf competition designed to grow the game by focusing on golf’s three fundamental skills: driving, chipping, and putting. Young golfers compete in each skill, hitting three shots per discipline for a total of nine shots. Points are awarded for each shot, and the participant with the highest combined score across all three skills is crowned the overall champion in their division.
By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.
We believe golf is the ultimate classroom for character. From learning integrity on the green to building confidence through competition, our youth programs are designed to empower young athletes with the life skills they need to succeed long after they leave the course.
See how PGA REACH New England shapes future leaders through youth development programs in New England.