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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 to all PGA/LPGA members, associates, students, and industry friends.
This page displays our upcoming webinars, recordings of past webinars, and special Player Engagement webinars.
| Date | Topic | Promo Email | Coach Registration Form/Recording Link | PDR form |
| Thu., Aug 13, 2026 (11 am EST) | Elevate Your Fall Season | Best Practices | VIEW INFO | GOOGLE MEET LINK |
2026 IMPORTANT DATES to Remember for Tri-State PGA Jr. League
The 2026 PGA Jr. League season is here! 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 to help you be fully prepared for a successful season. Please review the dates below.
August 4th – The Tri-State PGA Jr. League 17U Section Qualifier and Championship will be held in one day at Shannopin Country Club, Pittsburgh, PA.
August 10th & 11th – Tri-State PGA Jr. League 13U League Section Qualifier and Section Championship – The Section Qualifier will be held on August 10th, with the top 4 teams advancing to the Section Championship on August 11th. All at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course of Pennsylvania, Hermitage, PA.
August 13th – Fall PGA Jr. League Webinar – best practices for running a Fall PGA Jr. League program. Elevate Your Fall Season: Join Our PGA Jr. League Webinar!
Ready to take your fall programming to the next level? Join the Player Engagement Team on Thursday, August 13th, from 11:00 – 11:55 a.m. EST for an exclusive webinar: “How to Host a Great Fall PGA Jr. League Program.”
This isn’t just another meeting—it’s a masterclass in seasonal success. Hosted by Player Engagement Consultant Frank Maynard from the Carolinas PGA Section, we’re bringing together top-tier PGA Professionals to pull back the curtain on their most effective strategies. You’ll hear directly from Brian Cresto, PGA (The Hasentree Club) and Jeremy Beacher, PGA (Pine Oaks Golf Course), who have mastered the art of the fall season and are ready to share the exact ideas that drove their tremendous success.
Why should you attend? Beyond gaining actionable insights to grow your business and engage your players, all attending PGA Members will earn 1 PDR credit. Don’t miss this opportunity to revitalize your fall calendar and connect with fellow professionals!
Use the Google Meet link below to join—we can’t wait to see you there! https://meet.google.com/rtf-suoy-ypv
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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 at kshafer@pgahq.com or 561-657-5372 or Alex Haney at ahaney@pgahq.com or 724-774-2224, ext. 63307. We look forward to partnering with you for a great 2026 PGA Jr. League season!
NEED TO KNOW FOR 2026 – PGA Jr. League
PGA Jr. League offers powerful programming that you can easily tailor to fit the needs of your players, facility, and community. That will continue in 2026, with a few important updates designed with coaches and players in mind.
⛳ 2026 PGA Jr. League program registration begins on Nov. 4 for you, and player registration will open on Jan. 5, 2026, for families.
Beat the end-of-year rush and start creating your 2026 programs as early as possible. Sharing important dates with families now can help ensure they keep PGA Jr. League in mind as they plan for 2026. You can order the 2026 team kits as early as January 6, 2026.
🏌️Introducing a new division: 9u!
The 9u division is tailored for players ages 4-9, providing a fun, age-appropriate introduction to the game. Built on the principles of the American Development Model (ADM), it’s designed to keep kids engaged, learning, and loving the game—setting them up for a lifetime in sport.
👕 Fresh fits are on the way!
Updated jerseys and team kits are on the way for 2026. Expect fresh looks highlighting PGA Jr. League brand colors and everything you need to make your players feel and look like a team. Uniforms will reflect U.S. sizing standards.
REMINDER: 2025 TEAM KITS
As you close out your 2025 PGA Jr. League seasons, please remember that the last date to order 2025 Team Kits is Dec. 12! Please make sure your players have registered by that date.
💵 The 2026 #GameChanger Club fee is $120.
The #GameChanger Club fee, which is paid annually by players and their families, includes:
- Unlimited participation in as many PGA Jr. League seasons as your players and their families want in 2026.
- Custom uniforms and gear pictured above.
- Exclusive offers and promotions available only through PGA of America partners via PerkSpot
- League management software through the PGA mobile app
- Background Screenings and APS training for all coaches and assistant coaches
💵 Change in Processing Fees
This year, your customers will no longer pay a processing fee at checkout. Instead, it is included in the #GameChanger Club fee amount, and 3% will be deducted from your coaching fee payout––similar to other PGA Coach transactions. Therefore, please incorporate this 3% processing fee into your coaching fees.
CONTACTS:
Kim Shafer, PGA, LPGA
Senior Player Engagement Consultant
Phone: (561) 657-5372
Email Kim
Alex Haney
Tri-State PGA Dir. of Player Engagement
Phone: (724) 774-2224 ext. 63307
Email Alex
TRI-STATE PGA JR. LEAGUE GAME CHANGERS.
Congratulations to our Tri-State Section PGA Jr. League 2025 #GameChanger Award Winners, Adam Morrison, Tim Gustin, and Eric Kulinna. The 2025 PGA JL Game Changer Awards will be presented on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at 8:45 AM ET, on the Industry Stage at the PGA Show in Orlando.
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