The Junior Development Tour is a way for juniors to gain competitive golf experience in a more relaxed and fun environment. It is a way for junior golfers to gain knowledge of the rules, etiquette and competitive nature of tournament golf. First and foremost, we want the juniors to have fun on the golf course. The JDT is not meant to be extremely competitive but rather meant to give players the experience they need to be comfortable playing competitive golf and move to the next level.
Junior Development Tour Membership
$125 Annual Membership Fee
Experience: Beginner
Ages: 5-18
2023 Junior Development Tour Rules Quiz
“We Are Dedicated To Developing Junior Golfers, Giving Them Opportunities To Play, Learn, and Grow.
Eddie Rodarte, PGA – JDT Manager
Questions About The JDT?
Eddie Rodarte, PGA (JDT Manager) – erodarte@pgahq.com
Mike Zapel (JDT Coordinator) – mzapel@pgahq.com
All 5-18 year old with no previous competitive golf experience MUST start in the JDT. These events are 9-hole tournaments and are played on par-3 and executive length golf courses. JDT events are offered 6 to 8 times per month during our Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. All events have a double par +1 rule in effect where kids must pick up and move to the next hole once they reach the max score. Example; (7) on a par 3, (9) on a par 4, (11) on a par 5.
Player must be at least 9 years of age to move into The Players Tour.
Players must have 6 rounds in the JDT at 6-over par or better in order to advance to The Players Tour.
Fill out the JDT Application for Players Tour. Once you have printed and filled out the form, please email it to our staff at scpgajuniortour@bluegolf.com. Applications will be considered by the SCPGA Junior Tour staff and only approved if the applicant has met the scoring requirements listed above.
Upon approval, you will receive a confirmation email from the SCPGA Junior Tour. Then, applicants must take the Players’ Tour Rules Quiz which can be found by clicking here.
The JDT offers a 5-7 age division which allows players, within that division only, to have parent caddies. Caddies will not be permitted once a player reaches the season of their eighth birthday. Players must remain in the JDT until their ninth birthday.
The guidelines for parent caddies are:
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