CJGA World Junior Championship at the Innisbrook Resort - Linkster Division (U13)

Now in its 35th year the CJGA World Junior Championship is a marquee event conducted by the Canadian Junior Golf Association.  Since 1993, this championship has welcomed the participation of thousands of junior golfers, representing over 30 countries, who have competed against one an other on some of Florida’s most prolific golf courses.

This highly recognized event, traditionally held during the winter holiday season (December 27-30 of each year), offers Canadian and International juniors alike the opportunity to compete in an internationally ranked tournament while experiencing the culture of Florida golf during their winter break..

In 2026, the CJGA World Junior Championship returns to the the historic Innisbrook Resort, in Palm Harbor, Florida from December 27-30**, where Junior participants will compete across three divisions (Peewee, Bantam, and Junior), for boys & girls.

In 2026, the CJGA are continuing with the CJGA Linkster Division along with the Junior Division. Linksters will be playing the North Course twice from different tee decks and the Juniors will be playing  on the Copperhead and the Island Courses.

Individual Stroke Play Championship The CJGA World Junior Championship is an individual stroke play event. Juniors will compete in their respective age divisions for individual honors.

Individual Entry fee is $599.00 USD.

Tournament Registration

The CJGA World Junior Championship is an open championship available to all juniors, 24 and under (24 as of August 1, 2026). CJGA membership is not required.

Juniors can register by submitting a tournament application (click here for application) or email (earl.fritz@cjga.com or shayne.dysart@cjga.com), or to register online (click here to register online) or by calling the CJGA office at 1-800-598-2542

Eligibility: A players age is determined as of August 1, 2026.

Yardages: These are estimations and may be changed prior to the commencement of play.