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• Yes, players can move between tours, with some regulations. 
• The 11-12 Division is available in the Little Linksters and Junior Tour and the 13-14 and 15-18 divisions are available in the Junior Links and Junior Tour.

• The Junior Tour Program is designed to give skilled junior golfers the opportunity to compete in professionally run tournaments.
• The Junior Links Program is for Junior golfers, ages 13-18 who are either new to the game of golf or would like to gain more experience before playing in the Junior Tour. 
• Full breakdown of each tour can be found on the STPGA Junior Golf website or by clicking here.

Divisions are decided by the player’s age on the date of the Series Championship. The age that the player is on that date will be their division for the entire Series

• 2024 Spring Series is open to Juniors ages 6-18 as of April 28, 2024.
• 2024 Summer Series is open to Juniors ages 6-18 as of August 7, 2024.
• 2024 Fall Series is open to Juniors ages 6-18 as of Round 2 of the Fall Championship.

For the Prestige Tour players are entitled to play in the division corresponding to their age on the first day of the tournament.

This means that a player is playing in an age group above what they would be classified for at their current age. Players must have approval to “declare up”. Players can “declare up” by filling out a Division Advancement Request on the STPGA website or by clicking here.

To advance to the 9-hole Modified Division, the player must shoot 8 over par or lower in two events. All division advancement requests must be submitted to the Junior Golf Committee. Click here to view or fill out the Division Advancement Request. 

Players can register for tournaments through their Bluegolf players account which is set up when the player registers as an STPGA Junior Golf member.

Tournament entry fees range from $30 - $230 depending on a number of factors. Each tournament’s entry fee is ported on its Tournament Information Page.

• Little Linksters: $30-$60
• Junior Links: $30-$60
• Junior Tour: $40-$125
• Prestige Tour: $230-$290

No, there is no limit on how many tournaments a player can play in.

You may register at any time as long as you register for the event by 11:59pm the Wednesday prior. Please note that some events do fill up quickly and we recommend that you register sooner than later.

Tournaments fill on a first come first serve basis. There is NOT a specific number of spots set for each division.

• For weekend events: The tournament registration deadline is the Monday prior to the event. 
• For weekday events: The tournament registration deadline is the Wednesday of the week before. 
• The registration deadline for each tournament is on the Tournament Information Page.

Weekday event tee times will be sent via email by 5:00pm the Friday prior to the event and will also be posted in the Tournament Information Page for the event.

Weekend event tee times will be sent via email by 5:00pm the Wednesday prior to the event and will also be posted in the Tournament Information Page for the event.

Players do not need to arrive any specific time. Please allow enough time to warm up, check in at registration, and arrive at your starting tee ten (10) minutes before your tee time.

• Caddies are allowed in the Little Linksters Tour and Junior Links Tour. Caddies are not allowed in the Prestige Tour or Junior Tour.
• To find more information about the STPGA Caddie Program and how to become a member please click here.

Yes, the STPGA allows spectator carts; however, they will be allowed only at the discretion of the host facility. It is the spectator's responsibility to obtain course policy. Please note that spectator cart rental fees are at the discretion of the host facility.

Yes, pull carts are allowed, but is also at the discretion of the host facility.

Yes, as long as they do not measure slope or wind. If they do measure slope and wind, this feature must be turned off.

Unless otherwise stated on the Tournament Information Page food and drink will be at the player’s expense. Players may bring their own food or drink, but this is also at the discretion of the host facility.

The only division allowed to ride in carts in our 5-hole divisions. All other divisions must walk.

Players may cancel at any time prior to the deadline through their player’s account. It is a player’s responsibility to cancel out of a tournament as well as cancel off the waitlist if they no longer wish to play! Click Here to see a video tutorial 

There is a $5 cancellation fee for Little Linksters, Junior Links and Junior Tour tournaments. There is a $15 fee for Prestige Tour tournaments and the Spring, Summer and Fall Championships. The remainder of the entry fee will be placed in the players account as tournament credit. After the cancellation deadline has passed if a player cancels, they will be marked as a withdraw and will not be eligible to receive tournament credit.

It is the responsibility of the participant to notify the STPGA when canceling out of a tournament. Any member that does not show up for their tee time without previous notice to an SPCA staff member will be considered a "No-Show." An email must be received by STPGA staff prior to the player's starting time to avoid being considered a no-show.

Spring and Fall Series

1. Players will be allowed a maximum of 3 no-shows.
2. Once a player no-shows 3 times in the same series, the player can no longer participate in that respective series. All future registrations for that series will be cancelled and refunded
3. A warning email will be sent to the player after the 2nd no-show within the series.

Summer Series

1. Players will be allowed a maximum of 5 no-shows.
2. Once a player no-shows 5 times in the Summer Series, the player can no longer participate in that respective series. All future registrations for the Summer Series will be cancelled and refunded.
3. A warning email will be sent to the player after the 3rd no-show within the series.

If a player is disqualified (DQ), a no-card (NC), no-show (NS), or withdraws (WD) during Round 1 of a 36-hole competition, they will not be able to participate in Round 2.

For weekend events, the registration/cancellation deadline is Monday at 11:59 PM before the event. For weekday events, the registration and cancellation deadline is Wednesday at 11:59 PM before the event.

• Spring Series -  STPGA Spring Championship -The Clubs of Kingwood (Forest Course) - April 27-28 
• Summer Series - STPGA Summer Championship hosted at the Woodlands Country Club ( Palmer Course) - August 5-7 
• Fall Series - STPGA Fall Championship - Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club - December 14-15

• Invitations to the 3 Series Championships are given based on the points lists for each division and metro area. Invitation are developed based on participation of each division within each metro area, to ensure adequate and equl representation (Think House of Representatives per our US Government!).
• Invitation breakdowns differ from season to season and will be released midway through each season. 
• Points are awarded at each event based on how each player finishes. Points reset at the end of each season for the Little Linksters and Junior Tour. The Junior Links Tour's championship is based on the entire year, so points reset each year. 

Little Linksters and Junior Tour are eligible to qualify for the Spring, Summer and Fall Championships. For the Little Linksters division, a player must play in a 9-hole division to be eligible to receive points to qualify. 

Qualifying to play in the Texas Junior Cup Matches or the Ben Hogan Junior Cup matches is based on exemptions that are given at tournaments throughout the year.

Players are able to earn their spot through Fall Championship for Junior Tour and Little Linksters players as well as by the Srixon Billiard Factory Insperity Invitational Points List. Click Here to view the full qualification guidelines.

Junior Tour players can earn their spot in one of our two qualifiers we will have in the summer. Click Here for more information and to view the full qualification guidelines.