PGA Jr. League
What is PGA Jr. League?
PGA Jr. League is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 13 and under, to learn and enjoy the game of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals. Like many other recreational youth sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends.
There are numerous benefits associated with the program:
- Playing on a team is low-pressure and less stressful. The primary goal is to enjoy the game for life!
- There is no individual scoring and all the players get to play in every competition!
- “Flags” are awarded and collected throughout the season to display proudly on their bag-tags.
- Coaches have the ability to alternate players to maximize the team’s success.
- Numbered jerseys for each of the players helps build a sense of identity for each participant.
- Opportunity for advancement through Regional Competitions.
Iowa PGA Jr. League Teams:
13u Program:
*Please note that captain registration is ongoing. As captains register we will update this list.
| 2023 Coaches/Facilities Below | |||
| Course | Coaches | Teams Offered | Registration Type |
| Ames Golf & Country Club Ames, Iowa |
Scott Nugent, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Ankeny Golf & Country Club Ankeny, Iowa |
Ken Norland, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Bos Landen Golf Club Oskaloosa, Iowa |
Matt Jennings | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Cedar Rapids Country Club Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Kari Tomash, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Davenport Country Club Davenport, Iowa |
Brian Delaney, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Elmcrest Country Club Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Brian Johnson, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Finkbine Golf Course/ University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa |
Jeff Moore, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Gardner Golf Course Marion, Iowa |
Steve Charters, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course Waterloo, Iowa |
Nate Lubs, PGA | 13u Program | Open |
| Jester Park Golf Course Granger, Iowa |
Jeffrey Chiodo, PGA | 13u Program | Open |
| Red Hawk Learning Center Davenport, Iowa |
Brant McGivern, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Sunnyside Country Club Waterloo, Iowa |
Adam Squires, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Thunder Hills Country Club Peosta, Iowa |
Brian Wilso, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Wakonda Club Des Moines, Iowa |
Sarah Bidney, PGA | 13u Program | Access Code Required |
| Waverly Municipal Golf Couse Waverly, Iowa |
Jordan David, PGA | 13u Program | Open |
17u Program:
| Course | Coaches | Teams Offered | Registration Type |
| Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course Waterloo, Iowa |
Nate Lubs, PGA | 17u Program | Open |
Parent Involvement
Similar to other youth recreational sports, PGA Jr. League encourages and relies on parental involvement. In addition to making sure participants get to matches and practices, parents can play an important role in the success of their team:
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Team captain/assistant
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Coach
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Team-mother
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Match monitor/scorer
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Player recruitment
Getting Started
Participant fees to play on a PGA Jr. League team are determined by each individual Team Captain and may vary from team-to-team.
What PGA Jr. League Players Receive:
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Home and Away Team Jerseys
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PGA Jr. League t-shirts
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PGA Jr. League Bag Tags
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PGA Jr. League Hat
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PGA Jr. League Drawstring Bags
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5-6 regular-season league competitions
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Instruction from a PGA Professional
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Team practices
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Awards
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Opportunity for All-Star Advancement
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Access to the PGA Jr. League Website
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Access to the PGA Jr. League Online Store
Detailed information is available on their website at pgajrleague.com
Postseason Information
Sub-Section & Section Championship
Sunnyside Country Club
Waterloo, Iowa
Monday, August 14, 2023
Sub-Section Format:
An aggregate score qualifier comprised of PGA Jr. League All-Star teams from the Eastern & Western half of the Iowa PGA Section. Players compete under modified rules in a 2 person team stroke play format.
Participating Teams:
TBD – Once leagues have been formed for the 2023 season we will know which leagues will participate in the West & East Sub-Section Championship.
Section Format:
The Iowa PGA Jr. League Championship will be a four team stroke play format event. Participating teams are the low two aggregate scores from the East and West Sub-Regionals. The event will consist of Sub-Sectional and Sectional combined aggregate scores.
Participating Teams:
Four teams will participate in the Iowa PGA Jr. League Championship. These four teams will be determined at the two Sub-Section Championships.
PGA Jr League Regional
***Details Coming Soon
Format:
Two-Day match play event in which each of the 4 teams will play one match against each team.
Schedule:
TBD
Participating Teams:
Iowa PGA Section Champion
Minnesota PGA Section Champion
Nebraska PGA Section Champion
Wisconsin PGA Section Champion
Contact:
If you have any questions on the PGA Jr. League program please contact either Mike Downing with the Iowa PGA Section office at (319) 648-0026 or via email.
Mike Downing, PGA
Director of Player and Membership Development
mdowning@pgahq.com
Mike Aldrich, PGA
Player Engagement Consultant
maldrich@pgahq.com
Iowa City/Cedar Rapids East – 102
