Vermont Junior Girls Golf
The VSWGA has set its sights on developing a broad-reaching, fun, and educational program for girls throughout the entire state of Vermont. Through building connections with golf clubs, public schools, mentors, and Vermont Junior Golf alumni, girls will have access to opportunities to learn the game of golf, develop their skills, compete in fun events and clinics, and have access to equipment.
Clinics
With a broad network of PGA professionals in Vermont eager to work with junior golfers, the VSWGA plans to conduct several clinics for junior girls during the spring and summer. These clinics will offer opportunities to learn skills while working with pros and experienced women golfers. Clinics are designed for junior girls with little to no experience with golf, and intended to form a basis for skill development and fun. Check back for details or contact us to be added to a notification list.
Vermont Junior Tour
The Vermont Golf Association and the Vermont PGA collaborate to create the Vermont Junior Tour, with five events open to junior girls and boys in two age categories, 10-14 and 15-18. Learn more and see the schedule, which runs from mid-June through the end of July: Vermont Junior Tour Information. To participate, juniors must have active Vermont GHIN handicap and a paid Vermont Junior Tour membership. Open registration for the Junior Tour Membership begins in February and registration for Junior Tour events usually begins mid-March.
Vermont Women’s Amateur and Junior Amateur Championships
Vermont Juniors are eligible to play in the VSWGA Amateur Championship, which also serves as the Vermont Girls Junior Amateur Championship. Registration for the VSWGA Amateur Championship is free for Vermont Juniors, however they must join the VSWGA (also free to Juniors), have an active Vermont GHIN handicap, and meet the tournament eligibility and handicap requirements. Juniors who wish to compete in the Gross Division of the Championship must have posted a minimum of 10 rounds of golf in Vermont within the last 12 months. Juniors must register for the tournament in Golf Genius. Parents and guardians are not allowed to caddy for Juniors.
Juniors can register for a free GHIN Handicap Index through a VSWGA member club or other organizations that offer GHIN services to its members (Lakeside through the Vermont Golf Association, 802 Golf, the USGA/AGA, Golf Garage, etc.).
Junior Eligibility
A Junior is any player who is a resident of the state of Vermont and has not reached their 19th birthday by the opening day of the tournament. A Junior of 18 years of age is eligible only if they have not yet begun their first semester of college.
Juniors with a GHIN Handicap Index not greater than 10.0 are also eligible to compete in the New England Golf Association Women’s Amateur Championship .
Junior Girl Golfers may have access to additional benefits:
- Free or reduced-rate lessons and golf camp tuition
- Free or reduced rate greens fees at local courses
- Free used equipment donated through our ongoing equipment drive
- Mentorship with experienced women golfers throughout the state
- Free USGA Golf Handicap Index (GHIN) registration: Establish an official, internationally-recognized golf handicap updated continuously over the entire life of your game!
- Free or reduced-rate access to statewide tournaments throughout the summer season: Weekly VSWGA State Days offered at three regional (north, central, south) courses; Annual State and Regional Amateur Tournaments
- Scholarships: Every year the VSWGA, in association with the Vermont Golf Association (VGA), awards 10 scholarships of $1000 each for four years to Vermont Junior golfers attending colleges, universities and tech schools.
To join VSWGA or renew your membership, beginning January 1, register on Golf Genius for a free Junior membership. Email vswgaquestions@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.
To register for tournaments or State Days (after you have registered for VSWGA membership on Golf Genius and have an active Vermont GHIN through the Vermont Golf Association), log in to Golf Genius and choose “Tournament Registration.”
PGA Junior Leagues in Vermont
Several clubs around the state host PGA Junior Leagues. These are summer youth golf programs around the state taught by PGA professionals
The PGA Jr. League is full of PGA and LPGA professionals committed to putting safety first and creating fun inclusive experiences for every child as a golfer. PGA Jr. League is open to both boys and girls, 17 and under, of all skill levels and abilities. During the course of one PGA Jr. League game, teams play four 9-hole matches in a two-person scramble format, reinforcing the team concept and creating a nurturing environment for learning the game. You and your kids will share in this awesome opportunity to learn and play golf in a relaxed team environment. PGA Jr. League is all about fun! Need a visual to understand what makes this program so fun?
2025 Participating courses include: Burlington Country Club, The Kwini Club, Links at Lang Farm, Manchester Country Club, Stowe Country Club, Vermont National Country Club, Lake Morey Country Club, and the Quechee Club. Visit PGAjrleague.com to learn even more! We hope to see you out there!
VSWGA Support for Junior Golf
Money raised by the Closest to the Pin contests at every State Day is donated to the Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund as well as to instructional programs for juniors throughout the state. Annually VSWGA raises approximately $3,000 for Junior Golf.
The Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund
You can help support junior golfers! The Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund helps outstanding students with a connection to golf obtain a college education. An annual scramble tournament organized by the Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Committee raises funds for Junior Golf. This year it’s scheduled for Thursday, August 28. Register on the Vermont Golf Association website.
VSWGA Junior Golf Committee
The VSWGA has a Junior Golf committee to coordinate efforts to promote the game, especially among youth in Vermont. Money to support Junior Golf is raised by the Closest to the Pin contests at every State Day as well as through events and partnerships including the annual Ruthie Schamback Memorial Tournament at Fox Run Golf Course. The Committee focuses these dollars on various instructional programs throughout the state as well as donating to the Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund. VSWGA membership is free to all Junior members, as is the State Amateur Championship Tournament. We welcome any VSWGA member to contact us if you would like to join the committee or volunteer to help at junior tournaments.
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