Minnesota PGA Junior Golf

Online Waiting List Starts for FULL Junior,Minny and Prep Tour Events at 9AM CST
2025-05-19
The online waiting list starts on Monday, May 19 at 9AM CDT for Junior Tour, Minny Tour and Prep Tour events that filled through the lottery!
Please do not wait list for events that still have open spots! You can only put your name on a waiting list for events that are FULL! You can check out the full list of tournaments by clicking here.
Once your name is on the wait list, please DO NOT CALL to find out where you are on the list. We will email you once we have an opening. We might not know about a cancellation until the last minute. If you do get a spot off the waiting list, you will pay your entry fee by credit card ahead of time. **If you do not hear from us, that means you did not receive a spot in the tournament.

The 2025 'Sota Series Season Starts!
2025-06-09

MN Boys Junior PGA Championship
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-01 | The Quarry at Giants Ridge, 5904 Giants Ridge Rd, Aurora, MN, 55705, United States
Two-Day, 36 Hole Individual Stroke Play Championship
Boys will need to register for ONE of the six qualifiers. A certain number of boys from EACH qualifier will get invited to the 2025 MN Boys Junior PGA Championship which is taking place at The Quarry at Giant’s Ridge on June 30 – July 1, 2025. All juniors playing in a Qualifier and going onto the Section Championship will play from the SAME SET OF TEES!
Each Qualifier has an entry fee of $65.00 for a member and non-member. If a junior boy does qualify for the 2025 MN Boys Junior PGA Championship you will have an additional entry fee of $75.00.
ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS:
Players must be eighteen (18) years of age or younger as of the final day of the National Championship (August 1, 2025). Players must be amateurs as defined by the USGA and may not be full-time college students.
Players will qualify within the PGA Section in which they reside. A player resides at the location in which they spend 183 days or more per year. Players are NOT allowed to compete for an exemption in more than one Section. The Minnesota Section PGA geographically includes the entire states of Minnesota and North Dakota; South Dakota (less areas surrounding cities of Rapid City, Vermillion, and Yankton); and a portion of Western Wisconsin that includes St. Croix County and Superior, Wisconsin. (**If you live in a part of Wisconsin that is the Minnesota Section please email us for registration)
The overall low boy and runner-up from the 2025 MN Boys Junior PGA Championship will qualify to join the nation’s top boy junior golfers at the 2025 National Junior PGA Championships that will be held at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette, Indiana on July 29 – August 1, 2025.

MN 12&U Junior PGA Championship
2025-07-02 | Applewood Hills GC
The MN 12 & Under Junior PGA Championship is a one-day 18-hole individual stroke play Championship event. This event only has two divisions: Boys Division and Girls Division. It will be held at Applewood Hills GC in Stillwater, Minn. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This event is open to Members and Non-Members. Juniors need to be 12 and Under as of August 15, 2025.
THIS EVENT IS FULL!

MN Girls Junior PGA Championship
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-08 | Rush Creek GC, 7801 County Rd 1010, Maple Grove, MN, 55311, United States
Two-Day, 36 Hole Individual Stroke Play Championship
This is a first come, first serve registration for the MN Girls Junior PGA Championship. Girls do NOT have to play in a qualifying round.
ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS:
Players must be eighteen (18) years of age or younger as of the final day of the National Championship (August 1, 2025). Players must be amateurs as defined by the USGA and may not be full-time college students.
Players will qualify within the PGA Section in which they reside. A player resides at the location in which they spend 183 days or more per year. Players are NOT allowed to compete for an exemption in more than one Section. The Minnesota Section PGA geographically includes the entire states of Minnesota and North Dakota; South Dakota (less areas surrounding cities of Rapid City, Vermillion, and Yankton); and a portion of Western Wisconsin that includes St. Croix County and Superior, Wisconsin. *ONLY JUNIORS THAT LIVE WITHIN ST CROIX COUNTY and SUPERIOR CAN PLAY IN THIS EVENT FROM WISCONSIN*
The overall low girls and runner-up from the 2025 MN Girls Junior PGA Championship will qualify to join the nation’s top girl junior golfers at the 2025 National Junior PGA Championships that will be held at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette, Indiana on July 29 – August 1, 2025.

2025 MN/WI PGA Junior Cup Matches
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-11 | Oak Ridge GC, 700 Oak Ridge Road, Hopkins, MN, 55305, United States
The 2025 Minnesota-Wisconsin PGA Junior Cup Matches will be taking place at Oak Ridge GC in Hopkins, Minn. on July 10-11, 2025.
Started in 1998, this friendly border-battle event takes 24 of the top juniors from the Minnesota Section to square off against 24 of the top juniors from the Wisconsin Section. Each team will consist of 12 boys and 12 girls in this Ryder Cup team format event. Round one will be four ball match play and Round two will be singles match play.

'Sota Series Boys Match Play Championship
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-06 | Legacy Courses at Craguns, 11496 E Gull Lake Dr, Brainerd, 56401, United States
The 2025 ‘Sota Series Boys Match Play Championship will be held at Cragun’s Legacy Courses on the Dutch 27.
The Boys Match Play Championship will take place on Monday, August 4 through Wednesday, August 6.

*ALL ROUNDS ON THE DUTCH 27 – RED/WHITE/BLUE Nine’s*
-First round pairings for boys will be emailed out on Friday, August 1
Monday, August 4:
Boys 1st Round matches (Red Nine to White Nine) – 64 boys will play on Monday morning. First round match tee times will be from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM. Groups will play in foursomes.
Boys 2nd Round matches (Blue Nine to Red Nine) – 32 boys will play on Monday afternoon. Second round match tee times will be from 2:30 PM until 3:40 PM. Groups will play in foursomes.
Tuesday, August 5:
Boys 3rd Round matches (Red Nine to White Nine) – 16 boys will play on Tuesday morning. 3rd round boys match tee times will be from 8:00 AM until 8:30 AM. Groups will play in foursomes.
Boys 4th Round matches (White Nine to Blue Nine) – 8 boys will play on Tuesday afternoon. Boys tee times will be 2:00 PM until 2:30 PM. Groups will play in twosomes.
Wednesday, August 6:
Boys semi-final matches (Red Nine to White Nine) – 4 boys will play on Wednesday morning. Boys tee times will be 8:00 AM & 8:10 AM. Groups will play in twosomes.
Boys Championship match (Blue Nine to Red Nine) will play on Wednesday afternoon at 12:50 PM.

'Sota Series Girls Match Play Championship
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-06 | Legacy Courses at Craguns, 11496 E Gull Lake Dr, Brainerd, 56401, United States
The 2025 ‘Sota Series Girls Match Play Championship will be held at Cragun’s Legacy Courses on the Dutch 18.
The Girls Match Play Championship will take place on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6.
*ALL ROUNDS ON THE DUTCH 27 – RED/WHITE/BLUE Nine’s*
-First round pairings for boys and girls will be emailed out on Friday, August 1
Tuesday, August 5:
Girls 1st Round matches (Red Nine to White Nine) – 16 girls will play on Tuesday morning. Girls 1st round tee times will be from 8:40 AM until 9:10 AM. Groups will play in foursomes.
Girls 2nd Round matches (White Nine to Blue Nine) – 8 girls will play on Tuesday afternoon. Girls tee times will be 2:40 PM until 3:10 PM. Groups will play in twosomes.
Wednesday, August 6:
Girls semi-final matches (Red Nine to White Nine) – 4 girls will play on Wednesday morning. Girls tee times will be 8:20 AM & 8:30 AM. Groups will play in twosomes.
Girls Championship match (Blue Nine to Red Nine) will play on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 PM.

Players Tour Tournament of Champions
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-12 | The Jewel GC
Two-Day 36 Hole Individual Stroke Play Event
Round One – Monday, August 11 at Royal GC (12:30 PM Tee Times off #1)
Round Two – Tuesday, August 12 at Royal GC (7:30 AM Tee Times off #1)
*Invite-only event for the top boys/girls in Players Tour Players of the Year points and any junior that wins a 36-hole or 18-hole 2025 Players Tour Event. The top 45 Boys on the Players Tour Player of the Year points list will receive an invite and the top 20 Girls on the Player of the Year points list will receive an invite. Invites will be emailed out after the final round of the Match Play on Wednesday, August 6.

Warrior Cup for Ages 16-19
2025-08-13 08:30 - 13:30 UTC | Elk River GC
8:30 AM Shotgun start on Wednesday, August 13 at Elk River GC
18 Hole Individual Stroke Play Event
NOTE: This is an invitation only event. A junior will only receive an invite if they win a 2025 Junior Tour Event in the 16-19 year old age division. You will receive an invitation by email after the results of the event are posted. We will start emailing invites out for the 2025 Junior Tour Event winners in the 16-19 age division after the first week of events.

Minny Tour Championship
2025-08-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Lafayette Club, 2800 Northview Rd, Minnetonka Beach, MN, 55361, United States
We will be doing a lottery selection for the end of the year Minny Tour Championship for juniors ages 12 & Under. You can make your selection starting Friday, July 11 at NOON CST and selections will close on Thursday, July 17 at 11:59 p.m. CST. You are only able to try and participate in ONE of the end of the year Championships for 12 & Under (Minny Tour or Prep Tour Championship). In order to play in the 2025 Minny Tour Championship you need to have participated in a 2025 Minny Tour Event.
This is NOT first come, first serve basis as long as you make your pick in the selected time frame. Those who have been selected to play in the event through the lottery will be notified on Friday, July 18th by email. We have 60 spots to fill for the Minny Tour Championship (and certain amounts of spots per age division).
This 9-hole event is a 9AM Shotgun start on Monday, August 18 at Lafayette Club

Prep Tour Championship
2025-08-18 13:30 - 16:30 | Lafayette Club, 2800 Northview Rd, Minnetonka Beach, MN, 55361, United States
We will be doing a lottery selection for the end of the year Prep Tour Championship for juniors ages 12 & Under. You can make your selection starting Friday, July 11 at NOON CST and selections will close on Thursday, July 17 at 11:59 p.m. CST. You are only able to try and participate in ONE of the end of the year Championships for 12 & Under (Minny Tour or Prep Tour Championship). In order to play in the 2025 Prep Tour Championship you need to have participated in a 2025 Prep Tour Event.
This is NOT first come, first serve basis as long as you make your pick in the selected time frame. Those who have been selected to play in the event through the lottery will be notified on Friday, July 18th by email. We have 60 spots to fill for the Prep Tour Championship (and certain amounts of spots per age division).
This 9-hole event is a 1:30 PM Shotgun start on Monday, August 18 at Lafayette Club.

Warrior Cup for Ages 13-15
2025-08-20 08:30 - 13:30 | Crow River GC
8:30 AM Shotgun start at Crow River GC on Wednesday, August 20
18 Hole Individual Stroke Play End of the Year Championship Event
NOTE: This is an invitation only event. A junior will only receive an invite if they win a 2025 Junior Tour Event in the 13-15 year old age division. You will receive an invitation by email after the results of the event are posted. We will start emailing invites out for the 2025 Junior Tour Event winners in the 13-15 age division after the first week of events.

'Sota Series Fall Junior-Adult Championship
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Geneva GC
36-Hole Boy-Adult and Girl-Adult Divisions
*Adult Males and Boys 15-18 will be from White Tees
*Boys 14 & Under will be from the Gold Tees
*All females both juniors and adult will play from the Red Tees
Round One at Geneva GC (Ponds/Marsh Nine’s)- Saturday, September 20
Format will be two person BEST-BALL
11AM Tee Time start – 18 holes of golf and one riding cart
*FIRST ROUND TEE TIMES WILL BE EMAILED OUT ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17*
Round Two at Geneva GC (Ponds/Marsh Nine’s) – Sunday, September 21
Format will be two-person SCRAMBLE
9:00 a.m. Shotgun start – 18 holes of golf and one riding cart and boxed lunches after play
Junior must have been a 2025 ‘Sota Series Member in order to participate AND the junior must be in their senior year of high school (Class of 2026 or younger). No class of 2025 juniors. The adult partner must be 21 years of age or older. Junior partner must be 12 and older.

Players Tour Fall Event at Detroit CC
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Detroit CC – Pine to Palm Course
Entry Fee of $140.00 (36-hole stroke play event)
*Includes two rounds of golf and range balls each day before play
*Driving range is located across the road at Lakeview Course*
1st Round (Saturday, September 20)
Detroit CC – Pine to Palm Course
NOON Tee Time start
*1st round tee times will be emailed out on Wednesday, September 17*
2nd Round (Sunday, September 21)
Detroit CC – Pine to Palm Course
10:00 a.m. Tee Time start
(Juniors will be repaired based on first round scores with leaders teeing off last)
Due to limited field sizes for each fall event the only juniors eligible to participate at this time are juniors that were members of the 2025 Players Tour. They must be in their senior year of high school (Class of 2026) or younger. NO Class of 2025 juniors can play!
NOTE: If the event is not filled by Monday, September 8 we will be opening up the event to juniors that did not receive an initial invitation. Must have been a 2025 MN PGA Junior Golf ‘Sota Series Junior Tour member in order to participate and the junior must be in their senior year of high school (Class of 2026) or younger.

'Sota Series Fall Four-Ball Championship
2025-10-05 | Bunker Hills GC
Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship
*One junior partner needs to be a 2025 Players Tour Member, the other partner can be a 2025 Players Tour or Junior Tour Member
*Two-person teams – Two juniors will partner with each other, each junior playing his or her own golf ball throughout, and the lower of the partners’ scores counting as the team score on each hole.
*Two Divisions – Junior Boys Division (Boy/Boy Partners) and a Junior Girls Division (Girl/Girl Partners)
*Entry fee is $110.00 per team
*The Players Tour member will go in and register the team for the event and will pay the $110.00 entry fee at the time of registration for both juniors playing – the junior will be prompted during registration to add the partners name
*Field size will be limited to the first 44 teams (2 juniors per team) registered (88 players total)

'Sota Series MEA Fall Classic
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17 | Brackett’s Crossing CC, 17976 Judicial Road, Lakeville, Minnesota, 55044
Entry Fee of $175.00
*Includes two rounds of golf and range balls each day before play
*Includes food on the second day after play
1st Round (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16)
Brackett’s Crossing CC – Lakeville, Minn.
9:00 a.m. tee time start
*1st round tee times will be emailed out on Monday, October 13*
2nd Round (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17)
Brackett’s Crossing CC – Lakeville, Minn.
9:00 a.m. tee time start
(Juniors will be repaired based on first round scores, with leaders teeing off last)
Due to limited field sizes for this event the only juniors eligible to participate are juniors that were members of the 2025 Players Tour. They must be in their senior year of high school (Class of 2026) or younger. NO Class of 2025 juniors can play!

2026 College Golf Seminar
2026-01-25 | Rush Creek GC, 7801 County Rd 1010, Maple Grove, MN, 55311, United States
The College Golf Seminar will be taking place at Rush Creek GC in Maple Grove, Minn. on Sunday, January 25. Registration will take place from 9:30 AM until 10AM. The Seminar will begin around 10AM and run until approximately NOON or a little after.
The registration fee for each junior golfer will be $20.00. Any additional guest will also have a fee of $20.00. We will have coffee, water, and lemonade available during the Seminar.
We strongly recommend that juniors who attend are at least 13 years old and in grades 8–12 to gain the greatest benefit from this seminar. Both members and non-members of our program are welcome to register. This seminar is essential for junior golfers and their parents who aspire to play college golf. Unlike many other sports, the college golf recruiting process requires athletes and families to take a proactive approach, as they are often responsible for initiating and navigating the recruiting process themselves.
– Chris Foley, PGA Master Professional at Madden’s on Gull Lake will be moderating the Seminar
Confirmed Coaches (more will be added):
– Mary Giorgi – St. Catherine University
(Division III) – Head Women’s Golf Coach
– Matt Higgins – University of Minnesota (Division I) – Head Women’s Golf Coach
– Justin Smith – University of Minnesota (Division I) – Head Men’s Golf Coach
– Jeff Straight – Winona State
(Division II) – Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Dick's House of Sport 9 and 18-hole Indoor Adult/Junior Scrambles
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | Dick’s House of Sport, 12437 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, 55305, United States
Registration for the 9 and 18-hole Scrambles – The registration period will go until Wednesday, January 28 at 11:59 PM (CDT).
Click here for the 9-hole Scramble
Click here for the 18-hole Scramble
Who is eligible to play: Juniors must be at least 7 years of age as of February 1, 2026. Juniors will also be required to still be enrolled as a high school student. Adult partners need to be 21 and over to play. We will split Boy-Adult and Girl-Adult into
7-12 year old and 13-18 year old divisions.

Cost – $40.00 fee includes the 9-hole Scramble and prizes for winners of each age division. $70.00 fee includes the 18-hole Scramble and prizes for winners of each age division.
When – The time frame to complete the 9-hole Scramble will be from Sunday, February 1 until Saturday, February 28. You will be able to complete the round at any time during this time period. You will register for times to go into DICK’s House of Sport at Ridgedale Mall in Minnetonka, Minn. to get it completed.
Registering for a time slot to play the event – Once the registration period has passed, we will send out the information on registering for a time through DICK’s House of Sport to complete your 9-hole or 18-hole Scramble. You will receive an email at that time with a scheduling link and password to register for your time slot. Registering for your time to play will all be done through DICK’s House of Sport. It will take ONE HOUR OF TIME to complete the 9-hole Scramble. It will take TWO HOURS OF TIME to complete the 18-hole Scramble. You will be able to complete the event during the following store hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Saturday 8-10am & 4-9pm; Sunday 11am-7pm.
Where – DICK’s House of Sport at Ridgedale Mall
12547 Ridgedale Center, Minnetonka, Minn. 55305
You will enter DICK’s House of Sport at the door on the East Side. You will then go downstairs to the golf simulator area to check-in prior to your time slot.

2026 Membership Registration Starts at 9AM (CST)
2026-02-02
An annual membership fee is required to participate in the ‘Sota Series. This membership will expire on December 31 each year. Membership registration is ongoing throughout the whole season.
We take your age as of August 15, 2026, to determine which program you will be eligible for during the season. The Minny/Prep Tour is for juniors ages 7-12, and the Junior Tour is for ages 13-19. If you are 19 years old, you can only participate in the Junior Tour or the Players Tour the summer following your high school graduation.
Minny/Prep Tour (Ages 7-12) Membership Fee = $75.00
Junior Tour (Ages 13-19) Membership Fee = $100.00
Players Tour (INVITE ONLY) Membership Fee = $150.00
Click here to check out more information on the Players Tour and how to receive an invite.

2026 Players Tour Lottery
2026-02-23 09:00 - 2026-03-06 12:00
*REMINDER: We will be doing a random lottery process for the 2026 Players Tour events. Only 2026 Players Tour members can participate in the lottery for Players Tour events. We will open the lottery to put in your picks on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9AM (CST) and we will close the lottery on Friday, March 6, 2026 at NOON (CST). You will be able to make your tournament selections for the 2026 Players Tour events during this time. You will log into your 2026 Member record in BlueGolf and select all of the tournaments that you would like to play in on the Players Tour for the summer. You will have the same chance as everyone else if you make your picks within the selection time frame. This IS NOT a first come, first served basis for registering for events. NO LATE SELECTIONS WILL BE HONORED.

Scholarship Application DEADLINE - March 4 at 11:59 p.m. CST
2026-03-04
To be eligible for the ‘Sota Series and 3M Open Fund Scholarship, applicants MUST have been a participant or member of the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Program in a current or previous year.
The applicant also must be a senior in high school for the 2025-2026 school year and all applicants need to have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average to be eligible.
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the following criteria basis by using a combination of criteria:

High School Grades
Class Rank
ACT/SAT Scores
Extracurricular Activities
One-Page Essay
Family Income
Minnesota PGA Junior Golf program participation

Extracurricular activities will help the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Committee further evaluate the candidate’s interests and abilities. Contributions to the community may be demonstrated by involvement in local clubs and organizations/associations. Extracurricular activities should be documented by type and years involved.

Tournament Selection Process Starts for Minny/Prep/Junior Tour Events
2026-03-18 09:00
Junior Tour, Minny Tour and Prep Tour schedules will get released at 9AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026!
The tournament selection process for Junior/Minny/Prep Tour events will run from Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (CST).
Everyone who selects an event during this time frame has the same chance to receive it as everyone else. It is NOT based on first come, first served as long as your picks are made within the selection time frame.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED PAST THE DEADLINE!
The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf ‘Sota Series is proud to offer over 200 tournaments in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Western Wisconsin. In order to provide ample playing opportunities to our members, we have devised a Tournament Selection Process, also referred to as a lottery, to ensure everyone has a chance to compete in the events they desire. The Tournament Selection Process is ONLY for the Minny/Prep/Junior Tour events.

Tournament Selection Process Deadline for Minny/Prep/Junior Tour Events!
2026-04-29 16:30
The tournament selection process for Junior/Minny/Prep Tour events will run from Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (CST).
Everyone who selects an event during this time frame has the same chance to receive it as everyone else. It is NOT based on first come, first served as long as your picks are made within the selection time frame.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED PAST THE DEADLINE!
The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf ‘Sota Series is proud to offer over 200 tournaments in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Western Wisconsin. In order to provide ample playing opportunities to our members, we have devised a Tournament Selection Process, also referred to as a lottery, to ensure everyone has a chance to compete in the events they desire. The Tournament Selection Process is ONLY for the Minny/Prep/Junior Tour events.

Mom & Me on the Tee Golf Clinic
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Braemar Golf Course
