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 |

2012 MGA Junior Championships
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