Junior Competitions

Providing first class competitive experiences to young players has been a part of MGA tradition since 1912. Young players in the Met Area have a wide range of playing opportunities to test their skills make new friends and enjoy the experience of first class competitions. The MGA Foundation conducts three outstanding events. The 2012 schedule is below:
Met Junior Championship – the nation’s oldest junior championship for young players not yet 18 years of age and conducted at outstanding sites throughout the Met Area. The event is preceded by an annual Pro-Junior event and players banquet. | 2011 Recap |
The Carter Cup – a 36 hole, invitation only event played annually at Baltusrol’s Upper and Lower Courses Named in honor of the late Michael C. Carter, a dynamic young Penn State standout who died tragically in 2001.
| 2011 Recap |
MGA/MetLife Boys Championship - For young men under 16 and under – Two-day match play event held at some of the Met Areas most scenic and challenging layouts. | 2011 Recap |
| Championship | Dates | Qualifying | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGA/MetLife Pro Junior | Monday, July 16 | None | Nissequogue |
| Met Junior | Tuesday - Thursday, July 17 - 19 | Below | Nissequogue |
| Wednesday, June 27 | Villa Roma | ||
| Thursday, June 28 | Port Jefferson | ||
| Thursday, June 28 | Lake Mohawk | ||
| Monday, July 2 | Shorehaven | ||
| Carter Cup | Wednesday, August 1 | None | Baltustrol GC |
| MGA/MetLife Boys | Thursday - Friday, August 9 - 10 | Gardiner's Bay |





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