Michigan offers a full schedule of junior golf tournaments. The Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) junior golf schedule begins with the GAM Junior Kickoff, April 22-23 at Washtenaw Golf Club. It also includes qualifiers for the USGA’s Junior Amateur and Girls Junior Amateur.
2023 GAM Championships
• GAM Junior Kickoff – April 22-23 at Washtenaw GC
• Michigan Girls’ State Junior Amateur – June 26-29 at Forest Akers West
• Michigan Boys State Junior Amateur – July 10-13 at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort (Sundance)
• GAM 14 & Under Match Play Championship – August 15-16 at Woodside GC
• GAM Junior Stroke Play Championship – August 2-3 at Forest Akers East
• GAM Junior Invitational – September 30 – October 1 at Forest Akers West
Entry forms available at: https://gam.org/juniors/junior-tournaments/
2023 USGA Qualifiers
• U.S. Girls’ Junior Qualifier – June 16 at Selfridge ANGB
• U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier – June 12 at The Meadows GC at GVSU
• U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier – June 29 at Fieldstone GC
U.S. Junior Amateur Main Website and U.S. Girls’ Junior Main Website
GAM Foundation Player Grants
In an effort to make golf available for the widest number of children in Michigan the GAM Foundation offers Player Grants.
These need-based financial grants are available to junior competitors who participate in GAM championships.
A total of 36 grants of $275 each are available through an annual application process based primarily on family financial need and outside factors creating funding gaps for expenses related to competitive golf. One grant is intended to offset costs for one tournament; a junior player may request up to two grants per year.
These funds highlight the GAM Foundation’s commitment to make golf affordable and accessible to the widest possible audience.
Applications are now open and may be submitted by any junior golfer (or his / her parent or guardian) who has participated in or plans to participate in a GAM Championship, USGA Championship, GAM Qualifier, or USGA Qualifier. Grant recipients must be eligible by age for GAM or USGA competition by the completion of the event.
Michigan PGA Junior Championship
The Michigan Section of the PGA will hold their state championship at Bedford Valley Golf Club in Battle Creek, June 22-23. The entry fee is $125.00, and the event is open to any Michigan resident ages 13-18 who is not a full-time college student.
To enter, or for more information visit: Michigan Junior PGA Championship
AJGA Events in Michigan
The AJGA is the leading series of tournaments for junior golfers wanting to attract the attention of college coaches. They will hold several tournaments around the state.
Boyne Resort will host the Coca-Cola Junior Championship at the Highlands July 3-6. The Ann Arbor Preview will be held at Leslie Park Golf Course July 24-27. The UHY Junior at Forest Lake is scheduled for July 31-August 3. The Randy Wise Junior Open will be at Spring Meadows Country Club August 13-17.
For more information, or to register visit: https://www.ajga.org/schedule/2023?has_state=MI
Michigan has a very active tournament schedule for junior golfers. If you have a child wants to become a better golfer get them enrolled in one, or more of these events today.
