What is right for my junior golfer?
Owatonna Country Club Junior Golf Program
This Junior Golf Program consist of two different areas of focus. One for the fundamentals of golf, this is designed more for the junior golfers starting out, or are looking for more of the beginnings of instruction. The other focus will be more for the advanced golfers that are looking to compete and or have competed in golf events in the past. 2024 Golf Camps start on June 11th. Again this year the fundamental camp will meet 3 days in a row with 2 different camp date options. The Junior League will play on Tuesdays. Download the flyer at the below link or register using the below link.
PGA Minnesota Junior Golf – ‘SOTA Series
The mission of the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf ‘Sota Series is to provide playing opportunities for the advanced, intermediate and beginning golfer ages 8-19. These playing opportunities will promote competition and camaraderie. The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf ‘Sota Series is sponsored by the Minnesota Section of the Professional Golfers Association of America, Inc., a non-profit corporation chartered in the state of Minnesota.
The ‘Sota Series is comprised of four unique “tours,” based on age and skill level. Whether your child is just getting started with their golf journey or wants to play more competitive golf to prepare for the high school or collegiate level, we have a tour for you.
The key to the ‘Sota Series is flexible scheduling options. Each year we offer over 180 individual events, allowing you to select as little or as many events as you’d like your child to participate in that fits your schedule at a location that makes sense for your family. This gives kids the opportunity to play plenty of golf with minimal disruption to your family’s jam-packed summer routine. Events are offered on weekdays starting early June through mid-August.
To play in our events, your child must sign up for a membership. Once they are members, you and your child can select tournaments that fit your schedule.
DRIVE CHIP & PUTT
A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.
By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.
Local qualifying is typically available in all 50 states. For more information, please visit the Rules and Regulations.
Minnesota Golf Association – Youth On Course
Youth on Course offers golfers ages 6-18 the opportunity to play golf for $5 or less at participating YOC courses. The annual membership for Youth on Course is $25 and includes a junior membership to the MGA.
**YOC Members – Let the course know you are a YOC Member when making the tee time over the phone, and make sure to only book tee times during the availability at the course.
Youth on Course & MGA Member Benefits Include:
- Play golf for $5 or less at YOC clubs in MN or Nationally
- Membership in the Minnesota Golf Association so you can keep track of your handicap and participate in local events
- Youth on Course Communications filled with resources, news updates and stories to inspire your game and your life
- Scholarship opportunities, internship and caddie programs where eligible
- Access to more courses plus online tee time booking through GolfNow
- Coming Soon: A free 1-year subscription to GolfPass Video with golf instruction and exclusive content
- Handicap Index through the GHIN service
- Subscription to the Minnesota Golfer magazine
- Handicap revision updates
- Score posting using the GHIN Mobile App or online
- Eligibility to play in MGA tournaments, championships, tours, and events
