CJGA Tier 2 Merit Points
CJGA's annual Merit Point Race. Points are given to all competitors for participating and placing in their respective divisions. Tier 2 events are reserved for all events that play 2 rounds and the Parent/Junior Team Event.
Junior Golf Hub
Junior Golf Hub (JGH) is a premier online community and app (founded 2016) that connects junior golfers with college coaches. It offers tools for creating player profiles, finding tournaments, and researching over 2,200 U.S. college golf programs. The platform helps families navigate recruiting, provides educational resources, and offers data-driven insights to help players find the right college fit.
Junior Golf Scoreboard
Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS) is a premier ranking system for competitive junior golfers (ages 12-18), tracking over 2,100 tournaments and 10,000+ players. It ranks players based on 365-day performance using scoring differential (65%), strength of field (25%), and finish (10%) to provide a, national ranking often used by college coaches.
AJGA PBE
The AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE) system is a merit-based structure used to determine tournament fields, allowing junior golfers to earn their way into AJGA events through top finishes in national, regional, and state-level tournaments. It serves as a pathway for recruiting, providing opportunities for players to build status and secure spots in competitive fields.
WAGR
The World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) is the official unified ranking system for elite male and female amateur golfers, managed by The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA). It serves as a global benchmark, ranking players based on their performance in over 4,000 amateur and professional tournaments across 100+ countries.