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PGA Jr. League 2027 Roadmap

A PGA Coach's step-by-step guide to mapping out your 2026 seasons

Written by Camp Murphy

Key Things to Know

Our Technology Platform

  • PGA Jr. League’s custom-built program management platform allows PGA Coaches and Assistant Coaches to manage PGA Jr. League and PGA Coach from one central location.

  • Custom-built PGA Jr. League mobile apps are available for Coaches and parents.

  • Stripe integration allows PGA Coaches to collect program fees electronically.

  • Visit the PGA Coach Website & Mobile App Help Center for additional support.

The #GameChanger Club

  • Each player pays a $120 #GameChanger Club membership fee once annually, in addition to any seasonal program fees established by the PGA Coach.

  • The membership includes two custom jerseys and other team kit items that the player can use throughout the year.

  • Members receive exclusive discounts from PGA of America partners.

  • The membership covers required background screenings and Abuse Prevention Systems (APS) training for PGA Coaches and Assistant Coaches.

  • The annual membership gives PGA Coaches the flexibility to offer additional seasons throughout the year.

9U Continues in 2027

  • The 9U division is designed for players ages 4-9 and provides a fun, age-appropriate introduction to golf.

  • Built on the principles of the American Development Model (ADM), the 9U division helps young players remain engaged, develop their skills and build a lifelong love of the game.

  • An established 13U program provides the foundation for adding a 9U division and organizing programs with multiple age divisions.

  • As in previous seasons, all 9U players count toward 13U All-Star team eligibility.


Phase 1: PGA Coach Program Creation (Opens Oct. 15, 2026)

  • Connect with your Player Engagement Consultant to discuss, plan and organize your 2027 seasons.

  • The technology platform simplifies program creation and registration:

    • Auth0 integration with PGA.org and PGA Coach allows programs to be managed from one central location.

    • The system saves your information, reducing the need to enter the same details multiple times.

    • Programs can be published more quickly.

  • Full league-management functionality is available through the website and the PGA Coach mobile app. Available tools include parent communication, RSVPs, scheduling, scoring and more.

  • Stripe makes it easier to collect program fees through online payments.

  • PGA Coaches may invite Assistant Coaches or Managers to help administer their programs.

    • An Assistant Coach or Manager may be a PGA of America or LPGA Member, Associate or Student; a family member; or another approved volunteer.

    • All Assistant Coaches must pass the required background screening and complete the required APS training.

Assistant Coaches may be assigned one of three support roles:

  • Location Manager: Has full access to every program associated with a specific location. A Location Manager can edit or update programs, change the maximum number of participants, change registration close dates, manage schedules, enter scores and communicate with participants.

  • Program Manager: Has full access to a specific program. A Program Manager can edit or update that program, change the maximum number of participants, change the registration close date, manage the schedule, enter scores and communicate with participants.

  • Team Manager: Appears on the official team roster but has limited access. A Team Manager can view and communicate with a specific team through the MyPGA mobile app but does not have administrative access through the website.


Phase 2: League Formation & Scheduling (November 2026-March 2027)

Player registration opens Nov. 13, 2026. Create and publish your programs, and add schedules as early as possible to provide a seamless experience for families.

  • If you participate in a multi-facility league, your Player Engagement Consultant will help gather the participating PGA Coaches for a preseason call to discuss scheduling and league management.

  • In-house leagues remain the best way to maximize the available program-management features, maintain control over scheduling and provide a positive experience for PGA Jr. League families.

  • Use the mobile app to schedule practices, game days and other team events.


Phase 3: Planning Optional All-Star Play Days (Begins February-March and Continues Through August 2027)

Traditional PGA Jr. League All-Star Season Pathway

  • The traditional pathway is available for both 13U and 17U All-Star teams:

    • Sectional → Regional → National Championship

Optional PGA Jr. League All-Star Season Pathway

  • An optional pathway is also available for both 13U and 17U All-Star teams:

    • All-Star Play Day Regional Leaderboard → Regional → National Championship

Hosting and Participating in All-Star Play Days

  • Any PGA Coach may host an All-Star Play Day.

  • An All-Star Play Day host may charge participating teams an entry fee.

All-Star Play Day Format

  • All-Star Play Days are nine-hole aggregate stroke-play competitions.

  • For a 13U All-Star team, the top three of four pair scores are combined to determine the team score.

  • For a 17U All-Star team, the top two of three pair scores are combined to determine the team score.

  • All team scores are calculated relative to par, or “to par.”

Regional Leaderboard

  • Each participating All-Star team’s “to par” score will appear on the virtual Regional Leaderboard for its region.

  • An All-Star team must compete in at least three All-Star Play Days to be eligible to qualify for a Regional through the Regional Leaderboard.

  • If an All-Star team participates in more than three All-Star Play Days, the system will automatically calculate and display the team’s three best scores.

  • The top four 13U teams and top four 17U teams on each Regional Leaderboard as of the specified qualification date will advance to the Regional.


Phase 4: Player Registration & Marketing (Begins November 2026)

  • PGA Coaches can set their own player-registration opening date, providing greater control and flexibility.

  • National promotion of player registration begins in November during the 13U PGA Jr. League Championship on the ESPN networks.

  • PGA Coaches are encouraged to publish their programs early to benefit from national promotion through broadcast and digital media partners such as ESPN.

  • A complete marketing toolkit with customizable materials is available through the Coach Resource Center. To access it, sign in to PGAJrLeague.com and open the Coach Dashboard.


Phase 5: Season Kicks Off/Operations (Begins January/February 2027)

Easy Management via Website and Mobile App Technology

  • Improved rostering tools make it easier to organize players and teams.

  • PGA Coaches can manage team kit fulfillment through the Coach Dashboard. Player jerseys will display the player’s last name.

  • The platform provides greater transparency for PGA Coaches throughout the season.

Varying Levels of Permissions for Other Managers

  • The PGA Coach can invite Assistant Coaches to help manage a program.

  • The PGA Coach controls the level of access and program-management permissions assigned to each Assistant Coach.


Phase 6: All-Star Season (Begins May 2027)

All-Star Eligibility and Team Composition: More Flexibility

  • Leagues may form multiple All-Star teams based on a sliding scale, with a maximum of three teams per league in both the 13U and 17U divisions.

  • Additional eligibility and team-composition information is available in the Coach’s Guide and Conditions of Play.

  • Minimum and maximum All-Star roster allocations for individual programs within multi-facility leagues have been removed.

  • PGA Coaches participating in a multi-facility league have the same flexibility to construct their All-Star teams as PGA Coaches operating in-house leagues.

Pathway Options

  • The traditional pathway remains unchanged for both divisions:

    • 13U: Sectional → Regional → National Championship

    • 17U: Sectional → Regional → National Championship

  • An optional second pathway is available for both divisions:

    • 13U: All-Star Play Day Regional Leaderboard → Regional → National Championship

    • 17U: All-Star Play Day Regional Leaderboard → Regional → National Championship

Fee Structure

  • The Regional Championship entry fee is $300 per player for both 13U and 17U All-Stars.

  • The National Championship entry fee is $500 per player for both 13U and 17U All-Stars.

  • PGA Coaches own the competitive and club pathway of PGA Jr. League. Coaches may charge an additional All-Star coaching fee and create additional experiences around the All-Star Season.

All-Star Team Management

  • PGA Jr. League’s custom-built league-management software supports both local league play and the All-Star Season.

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