Junior Golf Hub

08/21/2026

Before you head into the weekend, take a few minutes to give your Junior Golf Hub profile a quick check.

Your game continues to develop and your profile should reflect that progress. Log in and make sure coaches are seeing the most current version of you: https://bit.ly/4chmvLL

08/17/2026

Every parent wants to help their junior golfer succeed. But even well-intentioned advice can begin to feel like pressure.

Sometimes, the best support is knowing when to step back, giving young golfers room to learn, make mistakes and develop their own love for the game.

Celebrate the effort. Encourage the progress. Let the coach do the coaching and focus on being their biggest fan. ⛳

08/13/2026

Finding the right college golf program is about more than choosing a division or recognizing a school’s name. It’s about finding the program that fits your game, academics and goals.

Junior Golf Hub’s Fit Factor uses 13 personalized metrics, including fifth-player scoring average, geography, GPA and SAT scores, to help student-athletes discover programs where they may truly belong.

Ready to build a college list backed by more than guesswork? Find your Fit Factor:

FIND YOUR FIT FACTOR The Junior Golf Hub uses 13 personalized metrics – most powerful among them, our 5th Player Scoring Average – to find the program that best fits your game Filter college programs by: 5th Player Scoring Average Geography (state and region) GPA and SAT Scores And more!   Lear...

08/12/2026

From runner-up to champion. 🏆

After three near-misses on some of amateur golf’s biggest stages, 17-year-old Asterisk Talley broke through to capture the 126th U.S. Women’s Amateur, defeating Anna Iwanaga 8 and 6 at The Honors Course.

Her victory is a powerful reminder for every junior golfer: coming up short doesn’t define your journey. Sometimes, it prepares you for the breakthrough ahead.

Learn how Talley persevered, took control of the championship match and earned opportunities that could shape the next chapter of her career: https://bit.ly/4wZpv86

Congratulations, Asterisk! 👏

Asterisk Talley captures the U.S. Women's Amateur at The Honors Course, defeating Anna Iwanaga 8 and 6 after three near-miss finishes. See what her win means for the path to college golf.

08/04/2026

For some junior golfers, the dream is bigger than playing at the next level. It's using golf to open the door to an elite education. But at top academic programs, your game is only part of the equation.

Your GPA, course load and ability to balance demanding academics with practice, competition and travel all matter when finding the right college fit.

The question isn't just: Can I play golf there? It's also: Can I thrive there—in the classroom and on the course? Finding your fit means being realistic about your goals, your workload, and the college experience you want.

07/30/2026

How many tournaments should a junior golfer actually play each year? 🤔

The answer isn't always more.

As your game grows, your tournament schedule should grow with you. Swipe through our general rules of thumb, then build a schedule that fits your game and your goals.

Save this for tournament planning season and explore the Junior Golf Hub Tournament Finder to find your next event.

07/29/2026

With nearly 2,000 college golf programs across the country, there are more paths to the next level than you might realize. The real question isn't if there's an opportunity out there. It's where will you thrive?

From the intensity of Division I to the balance of Division III and everything in between, finding the right fit starts with knowing your options.

📊 Dive into the data in our 2026 College Golf Report and start finding your path to college golf: https://bit.ly/4ePHmHT

07/27/2026

It’s halfway through summer tournament season. Ask yourself these 4 questions:

1. What has improved?
2. What keeps showing up in your rounds?
3. Is your tournament schedule still serving your goals?
4. What needs attention before fall?

07/23/2026

Class of 2026 standout Tyler Watts took on a world-class field at the 64th Northeast Amateur and came away with a five-shot victory, becoming the youngest champion in tournament history. 🏆

And he did it in record-breaking fashion, firing a 9-under 60 to set a new course record at Wannamoisett Country Club. 👏⛳

Read the full story:

In a field packed with the world’s premier golfers, it was a junior superstar who stole the Northeast Amateur Invitational.

07/07/2026

Summer tournament season can be one of the most rewarding, and challenging, times of the year for junior golfers and their families.

While scores and results often get the most attention, some of the most valuable support happens behind the scenes. The conversations after a round, the encouragement during a tough stretch, and the perspective that helps young athletes keep growing all play a major role in long-term success.

Here are a few ways you can support your junior golfer this summer season. ⬇️