New Junior Golf Tour Set To Be Launched By PING
The golf brand will launch a new junior golf tour in 2025 which is set to feature a rookie level and a masters level


PING has announced it will launch a new UK circuit in 2025 for players aged between 6 and 21 called the PING Junior Golf Tour.
The PJGT will feature a 'Rookies Tour' level and a 'Masters Tour' level, with the former open to boys and girls aged 6-12 years old who do not hold an official WHS Handicap Index and played off forward tees over nine holes.
Meanwhile, the Masters Tour will be played over 18 holes and include a season-long Order of Merit for junior golfers aged 21 years old and under who have an official WHS Handicap Index.
PING says it is "incredibly proud" of the plans and want golfers of all abilities to enjoy whichever tour suits the level, all while experiencing new courses and learning more about the game.
The new initiative builds on a 15-year partnership with the Northern Junior Tour, expanding the tour’s reach to a national level, and providing competitive and enjoyable opportunities to a greater number of junior golfers.
We're delighted to announce the launch of the @PINGJuniorGolf Tour as we further strengthen our dedication to growing junior golf - providing competitive and enjoyable golfing opportunities to a greater number of young golfers in the UK. Find out more at https://t.co/Az7sMxaCIo pic.twitter.com/r74fUCux08October 21, 2024
Commenting on the new circuit, Matt Clark - European marketing manager at PING Europe - said: “We’re delighted to be launching the PING Junior Golf Tour in 2025 and further expanding our support of junior golf in the UK.
“We have a great relationship with Jason Budd (Founder/Tour Director) and Mike Greener (Tour Director), and they’ve done a fantastic job in creating an incredibly strong golfing community.”
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PING says the Junior Golf Tour was designed to help "empower players to achieve their goals on and off the course" as a result of a "community-orientated atmosphere" which ultimately fosters "a supportive yet competitive environment for players of all skill levels."
“Regardless of age or ability, we want everybody to come to our events, have fun, and play your best,” added Clark.
The PING Junior Golf Tour is specifically for junior golfers aged 6-21, with 20 qualifying events - including four Major tournaments - taking place in 2025 prior to the Grand Final at Thonock Park in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
Jonny Leighfield is our Staff News Writer who joined Golf Monthly just in time for the 2023 Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup. He graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sport Journalism in 2017 and spent almost five years as the sole sports reporter at his local newspaper. During his time with Golf Monthly, Jonny has interviewed several stars of the game, including Robert MacIntyre, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Joaquin Niemann. An improving golfer himself, Jonny enjoys learning as much about the game as he can and recently reached his Handicap goal of 18 for the first time. He attended both the 150th and 151st Open Championships and dreams of attending The Masters one day.
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