The Optimist Junior Golf Program is an exciting and unique junior golf program for ages 10-18.

One of the largest and well-renowned junior golf tournaments in the world. In order to play in the Championship, golfers must meet one of the qualifying methods (see how to qualify).

Trump National Doral Miami
Miami, FL

July 16-21, 2019
Boys 10-11, 12-13 and Girls 10-12

July 21-26, 2019
Boys 14-15 and Girls 13-14

July 26-31 2019
Boys 16-18 and Girls 15-18

Junior Golf Championship

Qualifiers By Location
2019 Qualifiers By Date

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


Srixon - Official Golf Ball of the Optimist Junior Golf Program

An invitational event featuring the top finishers of Optimist Championships, District qualifiers and other top junior golf events.

Tournament of Champions
November 3-4, 2018

•Boys 11-13, Boys 14-15 and Boys 16-18
•Girls 11-13 and Girls 14-18

ChampionsGate Golf Club
Orlando, Florida

Junior Players Golf Academy Open
Hilton Head Island, SC
January 19-20, 2019

Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy Open
Myrtle Beach, SC
March 2-3, 2019

Kingsville Ontario Canadian Open
Kingsville, Ontario Canada
August TBD, 2019
2020 Optimist Qualifier

Green Valley Ranch
Denver, Colorado
October 12-13, 2019
2020 Optimist Qualifier

Junior Players Golf Academy at Orange County National
Winter Garden, FL
October TBD, 2019
2020 Optimist Qualifier

How to Apply for the 2019 Team
2018 Hugh Cranford All-Scholastic Team
Past Participants
Two special awards recognizing the academic and community service accomplishments of five junior golfers. Golfers can apply for one or both awards. Golfers selected receive an exemption into the 2018 Optimist Championship, tournament entry which includes golf, hotel accommodations and meals plus a $1,000.00 scholarship.

Support Optimist Junior Golf
A $75 US contribution to the Optimist International Youth Programs Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation provides educational, cultural, literacy, recreational and social benefits to youth through the sponsorship of activities and programs which foster the development of good character, sportmanship, education and cultural development. We invite you to support junior golf and help up continue to provide meaningful golfing opportunities for our junior golfers. Donate Now

Junior Golf Championship
Tournament of Champions

Optimist Junior Golf
4494 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108

314-881-1307
Toll Free: 800-500-8130, ext. 207
Fax: 314-735-4107
E-mail: golf@optimist.org