Florida is one of the deepest junior golf markets in the country — 5 AJGA Opens, two national invitationals, year-round play, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational Jr at Bay Hill. Answer seven questions. Get the events that fit your player's level, graduation year, and recruiting goals.
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Here's a sample of 2026 Florida events across the major junior tours. The full personalized schedule is built around your player — level, age, grad year, and region.
| Date | Event | Tour | Recruiting Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1–4 |
AJGA Jr Championship — Visit Tallahassee
Seminole Legacy GC — Tallahassee, FL
|
AJGA Open | ⭐ PBE |
| Jun 15–18 |
Ben An Jr Championship
Rio Pinar Golf Club — Orlando, FL
|
AJGA Open | ⭐ PBE |
| Jul 20–23 |
Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior
Bay Hill Club & Lodge — Orlando, FL
|
AJGA Open | ⭐ PBE |
| May 23 |
US Junior Amateur — Local Qualifier
Mark Bostick GC — Gainesville, FL
|
USGA Qualifier | |
* Preview is a representative sample. Your personalized schedule is ranked by fit — not just listed. Always verify dates and eligibility at official tour websites.
Year-round competitive windows, national invitational access, and a recruiting market dominated by SEC and ACC programs. Here's what sets Florida apart.
Florida hosts both the AJGA Boys and Girls Invitationals — events that require criteria, not just PBE stars. Earning an invitation here carries significant recruiting weight at D1 programs.
One of the most iconic junior events in the country. A finish at Bay Hill gets you noticed nationally. FL-based players have a geographic edge in qualifying pipelines.
Florida, Florida State, Miami, UCF, South Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast are all actively recruiting. SEC programs — Alabama, Georgia, LSU — heavily recruit Florida-based juniors.
Florida has one of the highest concentrations of USGA local qualifier sites per state. Most players can reach a qualifier within 90 minutes.
Florida's climate makes competitive golf viable 12 months a year. Early-season events let players bank PBE stars before northern markets even open.
Not all Florida events count equally. JG Blueprint ranks every event by PBE value, qualifier eligibility, and recruiting fit — so you're not guessing which ones matter.
SEC and ACC programs scout Florida heavily. AJGA Open performance — PBE stars and top finishes — is the primary signal. A strong showing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Jr or either AJGA Invitational can generate direct coach outreach.
JG Blueprint ranks every Florida event by recruiting value for your player's level and graduation year — so you're building a schedule with purpose, not just filling weekends.
Active D1 Programs Recruiting in Florida
JG Blueprint doesn't just list Florida events. It ranks them by recruiting value for your player's level and graduation year — so every entry counts.
JG Blueprint answers the scheduling question. But some families need more — a coach outreach strategy, a 30-day recruiting sprint before senior year, or a multi-year AJGA pathway built with an advisor. That's what the rest of the suite is for.
Seven questions. Under three minutes. A personalized 2026 Florida junior golf schedule with AJGA points, PBE stars, and qualifier paths already sorted — for your player, not every player.
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