Welcome to the MAPGA Junior Tour!
The MAPGA has teamed up with Optimist group to offer three Optimist qualifiers in our section. Each qualifier will grant exemptions to junior golfers in their respective age groups for the Optimist International Championship hosted July 15-30, 2026 at Trump National Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida.
For more information please visit the Optimist International Website at Optimist Golf.
Questions regarding Optimist International Tournament and qualifying process please contact the Virginia Optimist district representative:
David Griffiths - david.griffiths@studio229llc.com
Registration Information
Opens: Wednesday, January 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Closes: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Entry Fees: $120
Tournament Information
VA Optimist Qualifier- Bull Run
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Bull Run Golf Club
Address: 15000 Bull Run Estates Dr, Haymarket, VA 20169
The number of qualifying spots per age division to advance to the 2026 championships through the Bull Run Qualifier are listed below.
2026 Qualifying scores below:
Boys 10-11 > 3 Spots / Qualifying Score 96
Boys 12-13 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 90
Boys 14-15 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 83
Boys 16-18 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 78
Girls 10-12 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 97
Girls 13-14 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 93
Girls 15-18 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 85
Format: Individual Stroke Play for 18 holes
Tee Times: TBD
Spectators: Carts available based on course discretion.
Withdrawal Policy: In order to receive a full refund, players must withdraw before 12 noon, 7 days prior to the event and prior to tee times being posted. Withdrawing after this time will result in a loss of entry fee unless due to illness, injury or family emergency.