Welcome to the MAPGA Junior Tour!
The MAPGA has teamed up with the 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 the qualifying process please contact the Maryland Optimist district representative:
Ned Spearbeck, PGA - nedmax@comcast.net
Registration Information
Opens: Wednesday, February 04, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Closes: Saturday, April 04, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Entry Fees: $120 for members and non-members
Tournament Information
MD Optimist Qualifier - Pine Ridge GC
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Pine Ridge Golf Course
Address: 2101 Dulaney Valley Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
*2026 Qualifying scores below:
Boys 10-11 / Qualifying Score 96 / 2 spots
Boys 12-13 / Qualifying Score 90 / 2 spots
Boys 14-15 / Qualifying Score 83 / 2 spots
Boys 16-18 / Qualifying Score 78 / 4 spots
Girls 10-12 / Qualifying Score 97 / 2 spots
Girls 13-14 / Qualifying Score 93 / 2 spots
Girls 15-18 / Qualifying Score 85 / 2 spots
Tees & Yardages:
Boys 10-11, Girls 10-12 - Red Tees Approx. 5200 Yards
Girls 13-14, 15-18 - Gold/Yellow Tees Approx. 5600 Yards
Boys 12-13 - White Tees Approx. 6100 yards
Boys 14-15 & 16-18 Blue Tees Approx. 6500 Yards
Format: Individual Stroke Play for 18 holes
Tee Times: 12-2:30 PM
Driving Range: The range will be available for all players prior to play
Spectators: Spectators will be permitted to walk the golf course. Spectator carts will be available on a course by course basis. Please stay tuned to the day before tournament information email for the most up to date policy.
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.