Southern Junior Championship
Dataw Island Club – Cotton Dike Course • St. Helena Island, SC • June 2026
Format
54-hole stroke play; cut to low 50 and ties after 36 holes
Field
156 players
Eligibility
Male amateurs ages 14–18 (must have reached 14th birthday before the first round, not yet 19); WHS Handicap Index not exceeding 4.4; not a college golf team member
Overview
The Southern Junior Championship, conducted by the Southern Golf Association since 1973, is one of the premier regional junior championships in the United States, drawing top-ranked junior golfers from across the Southeast and beyond. The Tom Fazio-designed Cotton Dike Course at Dataw Island Club hosted the 53rd edition in 2025. Charles Howell III holds the record with three consecutive titles (1994–1996).
Format
54-hole stroke play; cut to low 50 and ties after 36 holes
Defending champion
Bailey Sutter
2025
How to play
Details coming soon.