PGA Junior League

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The PGA Jr. League is a national program designed to better socialize the game for junior boys and girls, age 13 and under, by creating a “little league” approach to golf. The 2-person scramble format allows young people of all ability levels to be part of a team in a structured league setting without the pressure of individual medal-play competition. Our goal is to create an inviting atmosphere for the young people, recreational at its core and maximizing the fun.

The San Diego County PGA Jr. League (SDCJLG) is a developmental league, which basically means that young people learn how to play the golf course by playing in matches and develop into future tournament players. The League will start in March and run through the end of May, headquartered at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course.

The following is a list of players who have aged out of the League and moved on to high school and college golf:

*2015 National Champions
**2018 National Champions
***2015 & 2018 National Champions
****2021 Team California
*****2021 and 2022 Team California
******2022 Team California
*******2024 Team California

2026 San Diego County League #1 

RETURNING SDCL #1 players will have first priority for registration IF THEY EMAIL INTENT TO PLAY to Jackie.

NEW juniors to SDCL #1 Email Jackie for details and to arrange a timeto meet with John Mason PGA. All players will be observed and placed as a recreational golfer or a competitive player. Every participant will hit a tee ball, a shot into the green, a chip shot onto the green and a long lag putt. Skills Evaluation Rubric for Recreational and Competitive Players available.

TBD The number of league spots available will be dependent on returning SDCL #1 members Intent to Play. All remaining league spots will be determined by first registered for official online registration with PGA Jr. League (SDCL #1 Coach invitation and password required).

WHO

40 Spots- 24-32 Competitive Players + 8-16 Recreational Players in 4 Teams of 10 players = 6-8 Competitive Playersand 2-4 Recreational Players- max per team.

WHAT

The goal of SDCL#1 is to help improve the golfing ability of every participant, so that eventually they will be able to individually score even par 36 on the front 9 at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course from the Silver Tees. This will be accomplished in a team atmosphere, two-person scramble format while having fun with other players close to their age.

WHEN

SUNDAY 3-8-26 All four teams Opening Match

TUESDAYS @ 4:00pm- Each team plays 5 dual matches between 3-10-26 to 5-7-26. Team rosters and schedule will be published after online PGA Jr. L registration.

SUNDAY 5-10-26 All four teams- Championship/Consolation matches

THURSDAYS 5-6 pm- Open Team practices.

Schedule subject to change based on course availability.

WHERE

Matches- ERGC front 9 holes. Practices- ERGC top range.

HOW

Competitive players will play all 9 holes during the regular season matches, unless threesomes are needed for pairings. Recreational golfers will play the first 6 holes. They are encouraged to walk the remaining 3 holes to watch and learn from the more advanced players and help their teammate(s) with pace of play. Basic Requirements for All Players

1. League age- 7 to 13 years old. Players interested in applying for the 2026 SDCL #1 All-Star team must be 10 to 13 years old on 7-31-26.

2. Players must be able to push or carry a golf bag for the first 6 holes at ERGC at an acceptable pace of play (max 15 min per hole), without a caddy. Players must show some proficiency in getting a golf ball airborne, have some basic skills on and around the putting green, and be knowledgable about the Rules and Etiquette of Golf.

3. Register and pay the $650.00 fee online with the PGA Jr. League. Fee breakdown- PGAJrL Game Changer $120.00, Coaching Fee $530.00-includes JC Resorts Jr. Card $45.00 & 3% PGA processing fee. Fee subject to change prior to registration based on 2026 PGAJrL & JC Resorts changes/additions.

Contact Jackie DeWald-Mason at jdewaldmason@gmail.com for the registration password and additional information.