100th Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship

Monday, June 22, 2026 - Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Event GGID: 26MNSTJRB

 

 

The Minikahda Club

3205 Excelsior Boulevard

Minneapolis, MN 55416

(612) 924-1666

 

 

FORMAT

  • 54-holes, individual, stroke play. There will be a cut to the low 24 + ties after Round 2.
  • The Champion will be the player with the lowest total. In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following play.
  • This is a WALKING ONLY event.  Both players and caddies must walk.
  • This is an Official WAGR, AJGA, and Junior Golf Scoreboard Counting Event.

 

            

 

ENTRY FEE

  • $125
     

REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will open on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.  
  • The deadline is June 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Entries are open to the first 156 players to enter, with spots reserved for those on the priority list. 
  • A priority entry list has been created, and spots will be held for those players through April 30th.  
  • After entries are filled, a waitlist will be established.
  • NOTE: Players who appear on the Priority Entry List have a place in the field guaranteed until April 30.  After that time, it becomes a first-come basis.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to any male amateur golfer:

  • Who must NOT have reached their 19th birthday on or before the last day of the Championship, and
  • Who is currently an MGA Associate Member, OR(2) 
  • Who is a permanent resident of Minnesota.
  • An entry may be rejected at the discretion of the Committee at any time, including after the competition has closed.

NOTE: For eligibility purposes, an MGA Associate Member through the MGA Join On-Line (JOL) program must have a Minnesota connection in addition to JOL membership to participate. Examples of connections would be an MN resident (permanent or seasonal), a non-resident student at an MN school, and/or an MGA course connection, validated by a course employee and/or score posting record. The Committee's decision on such a connection and eligibility is final.   

 

PRIORITY LIST

  • View the 2026 Priority List under the Details tab.

 

ANTICIPATED STARTING TIMES

  • Monday, June 22: Round 1 - Starting times off #1/10 begin at 7:30 am and 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday, June 23: Round 2 - Starting times off #1/10 begin at 7:30 am and 12:30 pm
  • Wednesday, June 24: Round 3 - Starting times begin at 7:30 am.

NOTE: Round 1&2 starting times will be available 4-6 days before the Championship. Starting times for Round 3 will be based on total scores from rounds 1 & 2. 

 

EXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP SETUP

  • The Minikahda Club - Length: 6,621 yards | Par: 72 | Ratings: 72.1/135
  • Specific hole-by-hole anticipated setup may be found under the Course Details tab.


RULES AND INFORMATION

  • The Rules of Golf, the MGA Terms of Competition (MGA Hard Card), and all Local Rules established specifically for the Championship will be in effect. Local Rules for this event will be available under the Course Details tab.  

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

  • Players are permitted to use distance-measuring devices that measure distance only. 
  • The slope function must be turned off or disabled.

 

PACE OF PLAY / PLAYER CONDUCT / DRESS CODE

  • Please refer to the Resources tab for Pace of Play, Player Conduct, and Dress Code policies.

 

CADDIE POLICY 

  • Players may use a Caddie unless prohibited or restricted by a Local Rule. 
  • The caddie rule for the Minnesota State Junior events follows the USGA policy for the US Junior and US Junior Girls.  The player may have a caddie as long as the caddie is not a parent, step-parent, or guardian.  
  • A player is responsible for the behavior and attire of their caddie.

 

DIGITAL SCORING

  • Scoring will be done by use of the Golf Genius App. 
  • Players should have the app downloaded on their phones and be prepared to keep score. 
  • The player GGID will be sent via text and email to all players the night before each round using the cell phone number and email in their profile. 

 

LODGING ARRANGEMENTS

  • No specific lodging arrangements have been made for the Championship.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • Practice rounds will be available at the players' expense.
  • Please call the Minikahda Golf Shop (612) 924-1666 and identify yourself as a Minnesota State Junior Boys’ contestant to schedule a practice round.
  • The fee may be dependent upon the day and time you play.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS

  • To withdraw for any reason before the deadline of an MGA competition, a player may withdraw through Golf Genius or by notifying the MGA in writing. 
  • To withdraw for any reason after the deadline but before the start of the competition, a player must notify the MGA in writing.
  • Refund Policy:
    • Cancellation on or before the entry closing date: Full refund.
    • Cancellation after the entry closing date and up to ONE (1) day before the first day of your competition: Full refund less a $25 administrative fee.
    • Cancellation on the day of the competition or later: No refund.

  • NOTE: In the event conditions do not permit the total completion of the competition, the Committee reserves the right to cut the field after the first round to the lowest 36 scoring players plus ties for play in the second round. No refunds will be given in the event this occurs.

 

STRACKALINE BOOKS

  • The MGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Greens books at a discounted price. Click HERE to order your book. All StrackaLine books conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.