This article explains when PGA Jr. League registrations are refundable, how different fees are handled, and who to contact for each type of refund.
PGA Jr. League Registration Fees
When registering for PGA Jr. League, the total cost is made up of two separate components: the GameChanger Club Fee and the Coaching Fee.
Understanding how these two fees work is important, as they are handled differently during registration and follow different processes if a refund is requested. The sections below explain what each fee covers and how payments and refunds are managed.
GameChanger Club Fee
The GameChanger Club Fee is a one-time annual payment that covers the cost of the official PGA Jr. League team kit. This includes customized jerseys, a hat or visor, a bag tag, a drawstring bag, and other team gear.
This membership is valid for the entire calendar year, allowing players to participate in multiple PGA Jr. League programs within the same year without paying the fee again. For any additional programs joined in the same year, only the Coaching Fee would apply.
Player registrations are refundable up until the PGA Jr. League team kit is ordered by your coach. Once the order is placed, the GameChanger Club Fee becomes non-refundable, as the customized jerseys and included merchandise are produced specifically for the player.
Coaching Fee
The Coaching Fee is the amount paid directly to the coach for their services running the program. Each coach sets their own Coaching Fee, so the amount can vary by program.
Coaches also choose how they collect this fee, which affects both how you pay and how refunds are handled:
Online Payment (during registration):
Some coaches collect the Coaching Fee as part of the PGA Jr. League registration process. In this case, the fee is paid at checkout along with the GameChanger Club Fee.Offline Payment (outside of registration):
Other coaches collect the Coaching Fee separately. If this option is used, no Coaching Fee is charged during registration. Instead, the coach will provide instructions for payment directly (for example, via check, cash, or another method).
Refunds for Coaching Fees
Refunds for the Coaching Fee are handled differently depending on how the payment was collected:
Online payments: Refunds are processed through PGA Jr. League systems after approval from the coach.
Offline payments: The coach is responsible for issuing any refunds directly to the parent or guardian.
Because the Coaching Fee is set and managed by each individual coach, refund eligibility and timing may vary. Parents and guardians should contact their coach directly with any questions about Coaching Fee refunds.
Overview of the Refund Policy
Refund eligibility depends on:
Whether the Team Kit has been ordered, and
Which portion of the registration fee you are requesting (GameChanger Club fee vs coaching fee)
Key takeaway: Refund eligibility depends on whether the Team Kit has been ordered and which portion of the fee you are requesting.
When registrations are refundable
Before team kits are ordered
Player registrations are refundable until the PGA Jr. League Coach orders the team kits
At this stage, no custom merchandise has been produced
When registrations are no longer refundable
Once the coach orders team kits:
The $120 PGA #GameChanger Club Fee is non-refundable
The order is in production with the manufacturer
This fee covers custom items, including:
Jerseys
Hat or visor
Bag tag
Drawstring bag
Sticker
After the Coach submits the Team Kit order, the $120 #GameChanger Club fee becomes non-refundable.
Parents/Guardians can purchase replacement jerseys through the Macron/PGA Jr. League Parent Replacement Items Storefront.
Coaches should not place orders through the Parent Replacement Storefront. To order jerseys for Assistant Coaches, Coaches should contact PGA Jr. League Support for assistance.
Understanding the #GameChanger Club Fee
The #GameChanger Club fee is paid during online registration
It is valid for the full calendar year (January–December)
Players only pay this fee once per calendar year
Refund Rules for the #GameChanger Club Fee
Refunds are processed through PGA Jr. League Support
The fee is refundable only before the Team Kit order is submitted
Once the Team Kit is ordered, the fee is non-refundable
Understanding Coaching Fees
Coaching fees are separate from the #GameChanger Club fee and are managed by each Coach.
Coaching fees may be collected online or offline, depending on the Coach’s setup:
Online coaching fees are paid during registration
Offline coaching fees are paid directly to the Coach after registration
Refund Rules for Coaching Fees
All coaching fee refunds require Coach approval
Refund handling depends on how the fee was paid:
Offline payments: Refunded directly by the Coach
Online payments: Refunded through PGA Jr. League Support after Coach approval
Who to Contact
Questions about the #GameChanger Club fee:
Contact PGA Jr. League SupportQuestions about coaching fee refunds:
Contact your PGA Jr. League Coach
Quick Summary
Registrations are refundable until Team Kits are ordered
The #GameChanger Club fee becomes non-refundable after Team Kit submission
The #GameChanger Club fee is charged once per calendar year
Coaching fee refunds:
Require Coach approval
Are handled by the Coach (offline) or Support (online, after approval)
Refund rules apply to all seasons, including Championship Season
The GameChanger Club membership provides flexibility for players to join additional programs within the same calendar year without incurring extra GameChanger fees.
Only coaching fees would apply for these additional programs.