The Optimist Junior Golf Program is an exciting and unique junior golf program for ages 10-18.
History
Volunteer
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).
For Tournament Information, Policies, Rules/Regulations
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2025 dates
July 15-20, 2025 -- Boys 10-11, 12-13 and Girls 10-12
July 20-25, 2025 -- Boys 14-15 and Girls 13-14
July 25-30, 2025 -- Boys 16-18 and Girls 15-18
2025 Fact Sheet
REGISTRATION - Click here to REGISTER ONLINE -- Have "Registration Code" ready.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refund Policy - Please review the following refund policy before withdrawing or making changes to the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship. Requests for refunds by June 23 will be honored minus a $75.00 administration fee. Requests for refunds from June 24 to July 4 will be honored minus 25% of total amount paid. No refunds will be issued on any changes made after July 4.
Qualifiers By Location
2025 Tournaments By Date
Exemptions
International Designees
Tournament of Champions
An invitational event featuring the top finishers of Optimist Championships, District qualifiers and other top junior golf events.
Tournament of Champions
November 1-2, 2025
•Boys 11-13, Boys 14-15 and Boys 16-18
•Girls 11-13 and Girls 14-18
Mission Inn Resort & Club
Howey-in-The-Hills, Florida
2024 Tee Times and Results
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Hugh Cranford All-Scholastic
PLEASE EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO GOLF@OPTIMIST.ORG
How to Apply
2025 Hugh Cranford All-Scholastic Team
Past Participants
Awards will recognize the four academic and one community service accomplishments. Golfers selected receive an exemption into the 2025 Optimist Championship, tournament entry which includes golf, hotel accommodations and meals plus a $1,000.00 scholarship.
Support Optimist Junior Golf
A $100 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.
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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
