By partnering with native Arkansans with a proven track record of playing competitive golf at the highest level imaginable, the ASGA has the opportunity to create a series of elite Junior Golf Championships to showcase competitive junior golf in Arkansas. This endeavor would serve as the first step to streamline the process of recruiting junior golfers from Arkansas to play at the collegiate level. This event will consist of 36 holes of stroke play and results would be submitted to JuniorGolfScoreboard.com as well as the American Junior Golf Association after the completion of each event.
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Host Club & Dates: Saturday, September 6th - Sunday, September 7th, 2025, Ridgepointe County Club, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Eligibility: Entries are open to male and female golfers who will not reach their 19th birthday by September 6th, 2025 or entered college and who are bonafide residents of the State of Arkansas, and upon approval by the ASGA, non-residents whose home course is located in Arkansas. All other potential participants who are not residents must submit a resume to the tournament committee at tyler@asga.org. The field is limited to 57 boys and 27 girls.
Handicap Requirements: Boy’s Ages 14 – 18 - 11.0 or less. Girl’s Ages 14-18 – 18.0 or less.
Registration: The Deadline for Registration will be September 2nd at 12:00 P.M. . The $200 Registration Fee will include a Swag Bag of multiple tee gifts, courtesy of PGA Tour Winner Mr. Austin Cook, use of range balls, two competition rounds of golf, one boxed-lunch, and the player’s dinner the night of the townhall session.
Refund Policy: In the event that you request a refund prior to the registration deadline, you will be refunded the full amount, minus a $25 processing fee.
Financial Assistance: For financial assistance opportunities, please visit our website HERE.
Format: 18 Holes each day - 36 Holes in total. Divisions will include Boys 14-18, as well as Girls 14-18. Girls can expect to play from approximately 5,800 yards. Boys can expect to play from approximately 6,500 yards. Any ties for First place will be resolved through sudden-death playoff, if needed.
Practice Rounds: Practice Rounds leading up to the event may be made on a space available basis by calling the golf shop at (870)931-4114 for a price of $30.
Results: All results will be submitted to Junior Golf Scoreboard and the AJGA after the conclusion of the competition. This event will offer Simmons Bank Player of the Year Points for the 2026 Championship Season Race.
Spectator Carts: All carts available will be rented out on a first come, first serve basis at a price of $30.
Inclement Weather Policy: The ASGA reserves the right to reduce the number holes of the competition, in the event of inclement weather.
Host Hotel: A courtesy block has been established at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Red Wolf Convention Center for a discounted rate of $134++ per night. You may make your reservation under this rate by calling (870)619-4482 and mentioning the Austin Cook Junior Championship being conducted by the Arkansas State Golf Association. Accommodations must be made by August 16th.
You may also click the following link to make reservations: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=JBRJOES&arrivalDate=2025-09-06&departureDate=2025-09-08&groupCode=SGA&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2Cen%2CDirectLink
Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 5th -
Practice Rounds may be made on a space available basis by calling the golf shop at (870)931-4114.
Saturday, September 6th -
8:00A.M. - Round One Tee Times Begin
11:00A.M. - A boxed lunch will be made available to all competitors.
TBD - All participants are to attend a Range Clinic hosted by Tournament Host, Mr. Austin Cook
TBD - All participants, as well as parents, are to attend a seated dinner that includes a townhall session Q & A with ASGA Staff and Tournament Host, Mr. Austin Cook. Fostering open communication is encouraged!
Sunday, September 7th -
8:00A.M. - Round Two Tee Times Begin
TBD - A Trophy Ceremony will take place after the conclusion of the competition. Awards will be given to our First Place Finishers in each respective Division.