Optimist International - Optimist Golf

About

The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship is one of the largest and best-known junior golf tournaments in the world. Each year, more than 600 golfers participate in THE OPTIMIST. Optimists have been involved in the sport of junior golf for more than 30 years by holding local, regional and international tournaments. More than 5,000 golfers compete in official Optimist District qualifying tournaments. The best of these golfers, along with international golfers from around the globe, advance to the annual Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Former champions and top finishers of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships include Lexi Thompson, Beth Bauer, Jonathan Byrd, Jason Day, Bill Haas, Brittany Lincicome, Jeff Overton, Stacy Prammanasudh and Jennifer Rosales.

Results

Past Championship Results
Past Champions

Contact
golf@optimist.org
(314) 881-1307

Location / Dates / General Information

Trump National Doral Resort and Spa
Miami, FL

2023
July 14-19, 2023 - Boys 10-11, 12-13 and Girls 10-12
July 19-24, 2023 - Boys 14-15 and Girls 13-14
July 24-29, 2023 - Boys 16-18 and Girls 15-18

Age Divisions - Championship
Courses & Yardages
Lodging
Practice Rounds
Registration Information
Schedule of Events
Travel
Renting Mobility Scooters
Opening Ceremony & Orientation
Parent-Child Classic
Long Drive Contest

Pairings & Results

2022 Tournament Program click here.

Junior golfers eligible to advance to the championships, click here.

How to Qualify

By Location
By Date
Qualifying Criteria & Policies
Exemptions
International Designees
Optimist Junior Tour Events
Tournament of Champions

Championship
General Information

Advertise in Tournament Program
Official Photographer
Golf Patron
MiamiandBeaches

Championship
Tournament Information

Phase 1 – Host Site/Rules Procedures
Phase 2 – Host Site/Rules Procedures
Phase 3 – Host Site/Rules Procedures

Fase 1 – INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA SEDE
Fase 2 – INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA SEDE
Fase 3 – INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA SEDE
Local Rules and Terms of Competition
REGLAS LOCALES Y TÉRMINOS DE LA COMPETICIÓN

Policies, Rules & Regulations

Code of Conduct
Driving Range Process/Procedures
Proceso y procedimientos del campo de prácticas y del chipping green
Pace of Play
Política de ritmo de juego
Scoring Policy
Pull Carts, Caddies, Spectator Carts and Distance Measuring Devices
Heat Related Issues/Medical Tips
JGS - Withdrawal Policy

Rankings

The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship is nationally ranked by the Junior Golf Scoreboard, World Amateur Golf, Golfweek and is included in the AJGA Performance Based Entry process.

AJGA Performance Based Entry Chart
Boys 16-18 - Champion (8 stars); Top 5 (4 stars); Top 10 (1 star)
Girls 15-18 - Champion (8 stars); Top 3 (4 stars); Top 5 (1 star)
Boys 14-15 - Champion (4 stars); Top 10% (1 star)
Boys 12-13 – Champion (2 stars); Top 5 (1 star)
Girls 13-14 – Champion (4 stars); Top 10% (1 star)
Boys 11 - Champion (1 star);
Girls 11-12 - – Champion (2 stars); Top 3 (1 star)

Results

Championship Results
Past Champions

Contact
golf@optimist.org
(314) 881-1307
Fax: 314-735-4107

Notable Alumni