In 2003, the AJGA abandoned its tournament selection process that was based on the strength of a tournament application and resume in favor of a Performance Based Entry process. This enables 12-18-year-old members to earn their way into AJGA Open tournaments based on performances at the national, regional and state levels.
The entry process clearly defines and answers the question, "How do I gain entry into an AJGA event?" The player's performance, not the AJGA, dictates acceptance into an event. The expanded opportunities to gain entry into AJGA events through success at the state and regional levels ensure all deserving juniors receive an opportunity to play in an AJGA event.
The AJGA is committed to providing the best exposure for young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships. The Performance Based Entry process will continue to ensure the strongest fields possible for AJGA events while also providing opportunities for anyone who has earned the right to compete at this level.
Learn more at www.ajga.org.
AJGA Exemptions Earned at
FJT Events & FSGA Championships
Tournament |
Boys |
Girls |
| Boys' Junior Championship |
(16-18) |
n/a |
| Girls' Junior Championship |
n/a |
Champion - Fully Exempt |
| Junior Match Play Championship |
(16-18) Champion - 8 stars Semifinalists - 4 stars Quarterfinalists - 1 star (13-15) Champion - 2 stars Runner-up - 1 star |
(13-18) |
| FJT Tour Championship |
(16-18) Champion - 12 stars Top 3 - 8 stars Top 5 - 4 stars Top 10 - 1 star (13-15*) Champion - 2 stars Top 5 - 1 star |
(13-18) Champion - 12 stars Top 3 - 8 stars Top 5 - 4 stars Top 10 - 1 star |
| 54-Hole Major |
(16-18) Champion - 8 stars Top 5 - 4 stars Top 10 - 1 stars (13-15)* Champion - 5 stars Top 10% - 1 star |
(16-18) Champion - 8 stars Top 3 - 4 stars Top 5 - 1 stars (13-15) Champion - 4 stars Top 10% - 1 star |
| 36-Hole Open Events |
(16-18) Champion - 4 stars Top 10% - 1 star (13-15)* Champion - 2 stars Top 5 - 1 star |
(16-18) Champion - 4 stars Top 10% - 1 star (13-15) Champion - 2 stars Top 3 - 1 star |
| 36-Hole Non-Exempt Events | (16-18) & (13-15) grouped together Champion - 4 stars Top 10% - 1 star |
(16-18) & (13-15) grouped together Champion - 4 stars Top 10% - 1 star |
Fields must have a minimum of 48 boys and a minimum of 18 girls to be awarded PBE for (16-18) events and 20 boys and 12 girls for (13-15) and (9-12) events.
The amount of PBE listed above is just an example of what has previously been awarded. The amount of PBE awarded is subject to change based on how the AJGA reviews each event.
AJGA Exemptions
Earned at USGA Junior Qualifiers
U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier |
U.S. Girls' Junior Qualifier |
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Field of 40 or more |
Medalist(s) - 4 stars |
n/a |
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Field less than 40 |
Medalist(s) - 4 stars Top 20% - 1 star |
n/a |
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Field of 30 or more |
n/a | Medalist(s) - 4 stars Top 20% - 2 stars Top 50% - 1 star |
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Field less than 30 |
n/a | Medalist(s) - 4 stars Top 20% - 1 star |
American Junior Golf Association
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college scholarships through competitive junior golf.
The AJGA is considered the preeminent junior golf organization in the country.
The AJGA not only takes great pride in their commitment to the growth and development of our members, but also junior golfers at the grassroots level across the country. The AJGA strives to make contributions to local junior golf charities in each community that hosts an event.
To learn more about the AJGA, visit www.ajga.org.
