Hello Tri-State PGA Members and Associates,
We are excited for another great PGA Jr. League season in the Tri-State PGA Section. Below, we have shared some of the most important PGA Jr. League dates in the hopes of helping you fully prepare for a successful season. Please review those dates below.
March 18th – Coach Registration Deadline for the Tri-State PGA Section – All PGA Jr. League Coaches for both 13u and 17u programs should register by March 18th and notify Kim Shafer, Senior Player Engagement Consultant, if you intend to host your in-house league or if you intend to participate in a multi-facility league. Will your facility have 1, 2, 3, or more teams? Please also let Kim Shafer know the number of teams you anticipate having, as this information is vital when creating the leagues for the 2025 season.
March 21st – League Emails – Leagues will be finalized, and League emails with your League information will be shared on March 21st.
March 28th @ 10:00 a.m. All In-House Leagues will be invited to attend a conference call to learn everything you need to know for the 2025 season and to share best practices with other in-house leagues. Kim Shafer will share the call information in your league email on March 21st, but for now, you can mark your calendars to attend this call.
March 28th @ 11:00 a.m. All Multi-Facility Leagues will be invited to attend a conference call to learn everything you need to know for the 2025 season and to share best practices with other multi-facility leagues. Kim Shafer will share the call information in your league email on March 21st, but for now, you can mark your calendars to attend this call.
If you have not yet published your 2025 PGA Jr. League programs on the website, then you may follow the instructions below to do so.
If you are a returning 2024 PGA Jr. League Coach, then you have already successfully created your Coach account and set your location through PGAJrLeague.com, so you will simply need to publish your programs for 2025. You may click the link below for instructions.
Returning 2024 PGA Jr. League Coaches – Directions for How to Publish your 2025 Programs
If you are a lapsed or brand new PGA Jr. League Coach who did NOT register for the 2024 season, then you will begin by signing up as a Coach through the PGAJrLeague.com website. From here, you will create a location and then publish your 2025 programs; instructions for these steps can be found below.
Coach Sign Up – Create a Coach Account
Lapsed or Brand New PGA Jr. League Coaches – How to Publish Your Programs
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Kim Shafer, Senior Player
Engagement Consultant at kshafer@pgahq.com or 561-657-5372. We look forward to partnering with you for a great 2025 PGA Jr. League season!
Thank you.
Player Engagement Education Webinar Series
The PGA Jr. League Education Webinar Series is designed to provide education on various Player Engagement-related topics geared toward our PGA Jr. League Coaches. They are open for all PGA/LPGA members, associates, students, and industry friends.
This page lists our upcoming webinars and recordings of past webinars.
*Upcoming Webinars*
December 18 – Quick Tips From Coaches & Everything you Need to know for 2025
| Date | Topic | Promo Email | Coach Registration Form/Recording Link | PDR form |
| January 15, 2025 | Utilizing the #GameChanger membership & Hosting Multiple Seasons | EMail Advert | Register To Attend Here | PDR Form |
| February 19, 2025 | 9u & 17u | Email Advert | Register to Attend Here | PDR Form |
| March 19, 2025 | All Star Teams/Play Days | Promo Email | Register to Attend Here | PDR Form |
| April 16,2025 | #GameChanger Award a Panel Discussion | Register to Attend Here | PDR FORM | |
| May 21, 2025 | Family Golf | Register to Attend Here | PDR FORM | |
| June 18, 2025 | All Star Rules/Prepping for section events | Register to Attend Here | PDR FORM | |
| Recorded (complete by July 10) | Fall Leagues | |||
| Recorded (Complete By August 10) | Tracking your Seasons Value | |||
| Recorded (Complete by September 10) | Simulator Leagues | |||
| October 15, 2025 | NCCGA – Beyond PGA JL | Register to attend Here | PDR FORM | |
| November 19, 2025 | PGA Coach & Adding/Aligning ADM into your programming | Register to attend Here | PDR FORM | |
| December 17, 2025 | Tips for 2026 |
*UPDATE* GameChanger Award Criteria
2025 Player Engagement GameChanger Award Criteria
- 40+ registered and active players in PGA Jr. League
- Host programs in both 13u and 17u age divisions as well as multiple seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter, or Championship season programs)
- ADM Certified and at minimum one additional PGA Coach training course completed
- Host a PGA Family Golf event with a minimum of 2 families registered
2024 Player Engagement GameChanger Award Criteria
- 24+ registered and active players in PGA Jr. League
- Offered multiple seasons or divisions
- ADM Certified
- Hosted one PGA Family Golf event
The Tri-State section is proud to recognize our four PGA Coaches who received the PGA Jr. League 2024 #GameChanger Player Engagement Awards at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida. They were announced and honored on the Industry Stage on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The Section is proud and grateful for their ongoing excellence and commitment to junior golf.
CONGRATULATIONS:
– Eric Kulinna – Player Engagement + Largest Program in the Tri-State Section
– Tim Gustin – Player Engagement
– Adam Morrison – Player Engagement
– Troy Williams – Player Engagement
They earned this award by meeting the following criteria:
1) ADM Certified
2) Hosted at least 24 PGA Jr. League players in 2024.
3) Hosted multiple seasons of PGA Jr. League in 2024
4) Hosted a PGA Family Golf event in 2024