RANKINGS & USGA EXEMPTIONS
LINKS: TERMS
2026 U.S. JUNIOR & GIRLS' JUNIOR AMATEUR EXEMPTIONS
The 2026 Champions will earn an exemption into the following 2026 USGA Championships (must remain age eligible):
- Boys' 18U: 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, played July 20-25 at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
- Girls' 18U: 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Amateur Championship, played July 13-18 at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina.
TEAM NEW YORK SIGNATURE EVENT
The 2026 NYS Boys' & Girls' 18U Junior Amateur Championship is a signature event on the Team New York points schedule.
RANKINGS
This Championship is ranked by World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), the AJGA PBE and Junior Golf Scoreboard.
The 2026 NYS Boys' & Girls' Junior Amateur Championship is recognized with AJGA Performance Based Entry status.
2026 NYS Boys' 18U Junior Amateur Championship
Rank 1st: Fully Exempt
Rank 2nd-5th: 12 Stars
Rank 6th-10th: 8 Stars
Rank 11th-15th: 4 Stars
Rank 16th-25th: 2 Stars
2026 NYS Girls' 18U Junior Amateur Championship
Rank 1st: Fully Exempt
Rank 2nd-3rd: 12 Stars
Rank 4th-5th: 8 Stars
Rank 6th-10th: 4 Stars
For more information, visit the AJGA's Performance Based Entry (PBE) Overview
The 2026 NYS Boys' & Girls' Junior Amateur Championship is a Junior Golf Scoreboard ranked event.