Junior Player Series
Overview
The Junior Player Series (JPS) is the flagship level of our programs. It is designed to serve juniors on a wide range of playing abilities, from juniors that have advanced through the Junior Development Series to those looking to earn an invite into the Junior Cup Series. Players will strive to improve their games while gaining competitive experience. Juniors compete within their age divisions and earn points for the Player of the Year standings.
- Access to our Junior Player Series Events
- Playing opportunities to earn Junior Cup Series membership
- Membership Gift
- Education Events
- Access to COPGA Junior Golf Education Events
- Possible Volunteer Opportunities
- Regular Junior Golf Newsletter
*Contact a Colorado
PGA Staff member for more information
Open to kids ages 11-18
who have advanced from the Junior Development Series and are looking for a Cup Series invite.
Junior 10 & Under seeking a JPS membership will need to fill out an application and attach a letter of recommendation written from their PGA/LPGA Professional.
What to expect
- 18-hole events
- 36-hole JPS Championship
- Cup Series Qualifying School - 36-hole qualifying events for juniors to earn an invitation into the Cup Series.
- Local Cup Qualifiers - These are one-day qualifiers throughout the summer. Local Cup Qualifiers are for Junior Player Series kids to earn spots into a specified Cup Series event. Based on results from the Cup Series event, players may earn their Cup Series invitation.
Midseason Cup Series entry
Players can gain entry into the Cup series one of two ways during the season:
Q-school - two-day, 36-hole
( Spring & Fall )
- The top 20% of the field will earn their Cup series invitation
- Players will have to meet the target score to earn their spot:
- Boys - 170 or lower
- Girls - 180 or lower
Cup Qualifiers - 18-hole
( throughout the season )
- A cup qualifier will be hosted for select Cup Series events.
- The top 6 Boys and top 3 girls that meet the target score will earn a spot to play in the Cup Series event hosted the following week. Target score:
- Boys - 85 or lower
- Girls - 90 or lower
- If the players from the qualifier meet a target score at the Cup Series event, they will have the option to upgrade their membership. Target score at Cup Series Event:
- Boys - 160 or lower
- Girls - 170 or lower
Yardage
Yardages will vary. Play will be contested from the forward tees on regulation courses. Precise yardages will be available online roughly five days before the event. Play will be from the approximate yardages of:
- 11-13 Girls – Approximately 5,200 yards
- 11-13 Boys – Approximately 5,800 yards
- 14-18 Girls – Approximately 5,800 yards
- 14-18 Boys – Approximately 6,500 yards
Costs
Membership fee - $150
Tournament Entry fees -
- Junior Player Series - $90 per player per event
- Cup Qualifiers - $110 per player per qualifier
- Q-School - $175 per person per event
- Major Qualifiers - $110 per person per qualifier
CADDIES
Caddies are
NOT
allowed
Stroke Limit
There is a 10 stroke limit
Membership Level Upgrade
Once a Junior Player Series Member becomes eligible for the Junior Cup Series, they may upgrade memberships online by paying the remaining $50.00 balance. You may contact the Colorado PGA at any time to upgrade.
