Boys Junior PGA Championship
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex – Ackerman-Allen Course • West Lafayette, IN • July 2026
Format
72-hole stroke play; cut to top 60 and ties after 36 holes; second cut to top 30 and ties after 54 holes
Field
156 boys
Eligibility
Amateurs age 18 or younger on the final day; may not be a full-time college student; must qualify through a PGA Section Championship or receive an exemption
Overview
The Boys Junior PGA Championship is the flagship junior event of the PGA of America, contested since 1976. One of the most prestigious junior majors in the U.S., the event has launched the careers of Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Scottie Scheffler, and Justin Thomas. The venue rotates annually among top-tier courses.
Format
72-hole stroke play; cut to top 60 and ties after 36 holes; second cut to top 30 and ties after 54 holes
Defending champion
Lunden Esterline
2025
How to play
Details coming soon.