HJGT Invitationals
What Are HJGT Invitationals?
Invitational tournaments allow higher-ranked players to compete against each other across the national stage. HJGT invitationals are exclusive, invite-only events. By meeting pre-set criteria, junior golfers can take their challenge to the next level and truly grow into their full potential.
Types of Invitationals
HJGT Invitational events are the most exclusive events on tour. All invitations have qualifications your player must meet to compete in these high level events. All invitationals are invite-only.
The HJGT will host the Mid-Season Invitational for top performing Boys and Girls from July 12-14, 2024. The Mid-Season registration page can be found HERE.
Boys Qualifications:
- Open to Top 10 from any 2023/2024 HJGT event. Cut off for events will be July 1st, 2024.
- Top 75 in 2023 final points standings.
- 20 International exemptions from HJGT partner countries.
- Top 5 from all 2023 National Championship Events.
- All 2023 HJGT – Team players.
- 15 HJGT sponsor exemptions.
Girls Qualifications:
- Open to Top 10 from any 2023/2024 HJGT event. Cut off for events will be July 1st, 2024.
- Top 50 in 2023 final points standings.
- 20 International exemptions from HJGT partner countries.
- Top 5 from all 2023 National Championship Events.
- All 2023 HJGT – Team players.
- 15 HJGT sponsor exemptions.*Special exceptions by HJGT staff will be based on playing ability.
Spread across four regions, regional invitationals are held near the end of summer into the early fall, depending on location. Players must reside in the corresponding region of play in order to participate.
How to Qualify:
- Top 5 in any HJGT event in 2024 (As of 30 days before the first round of your regional Invitational).
- Top 10 in any invitational in 2023 – National Championship, Regional Invitational, or Mid-Season Invitational.
- If any spots remain HJGT staff will send out special invites based on performance.
*Spots are filled on first come, first serve basis. Once 90 spots are filled for each event the event will be closed.
Region Breakdown:
Southeast Regional (AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, SC, TX) Northeast Regional (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT)
Mid-Atlantic Regional (DE, KY, MD, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV)
Midwest/West Regional (AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, UT, WA, WI, WY, Canada, China)
The Tournament of Champions is the most prestigious event on tour. This event is for players that have placed 1st in any event in the 2022 or 2023 season. In addition, we open this field to those players who have placed in the Top 5 of the 2022/2023 Mid-Season Invitational, any 2022/2023 Regional Invitational, or the 2022 National Championship.
The National Championship events are for top players from the 2022 and 2023 season. Each event has their own qualifications that are listed below.
National Championship Boys 16-18 (2nd-5th) Presented by Foresight Sports – Players that have placed 2nd-5th in any event in the 2022/2023 season.
National Championship Boys 16-18 (6th-10th) Presented by Foresight Sports – Players that have placed 6th-10th in any event in the 2022/2023 season. Players in the Top 150 in the 2023 points standings as of Sept. 20,2023.
National Championship Boys 14-15 Presented by Foresight Sports – Players that have placed 2n-6th in any event in 2022/2023 season. Players in the Top 150 in the 2023 points standings as of Sept. 20,2023.
National Championship Boys 11-13 Presented by Foresight Sports – Players that have placed 1st-6th in any event in the 2022/2023 season. Players in the Top 10 of the 2022/2023 Mid-Season Invitational, any of the 2022/2023 Regional Invitationals, or the 2022 National Championship. Players in the Top 150 in the 2023 points standings as of Sept. 30, 2023.
National Championship Boys U10/Girls U13 Presented by Foresight Sports – Players in the Top 5 from any 2022/2023 events. Players in the Top 10 of the 2022 Mid-Season Invitational, any of the 2022 Regional Invitationals, or the 2022 National Championship.
National Championship Girls 14-18 Presented by Foresight Sports – Players that have placed 2nd-6th in any event in the 2022/2023 season. Players in the Top 150 in the 2023 points standings as of Sept. 30,2023.
The HJGT will be hosting the North American in August of 2024. This will be a Ryder Cup format between the US and Canada. This is an invite only event.
This exclusive invitational event will showcase the best players from all over the country and world. With 100 players total this will be the battle of the North verse the South. Participants will compete against the TOP players of the HJGT and win a chance at being crowned the Hurricane Cup Champion.
* Invitations will be sent out November 1st, 2023.
How to Qualify:
On November 1st, 2023 the Top points earners in each division will represent either the north or the south. There are 50 spots allocated for both teams.
Divisions:
Boys 16-18: Top 10 point earners
Boys 14-15: Top 10 point earners
Boys 11-13: Top 10 point earners
Boys U10: Top 5 point earners
Girls 14-18: Top 10 point earners
Girls U13: Top 5 point earners
2 Teams:
North: CT, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
South: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, NC, NM, NV, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT
Format:
The Hurricane Cup will consist of three days and 54 holes of regular stroke play. The Top 10 lowest scores from each team will be counted on both days. The lowest combined total after day 2 will win the 2024 Hurricane Cup! We will also award the Top 3 players in each division. This tournament will be ranked by the Junior Golf Scoreboard.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, January 12th, 2024 – Welcome Dinner – 6pm.
Saturday, January 13th, 2024 – First Round. Sunday, January 14th, 2024 – Second Round. Monday, January 15th, 2024 – Final Round
The ALL HJGT Team is one of the most prestigious awards at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. The ALL HJGT Team is made up of the Top 5 players in each of the six age divisions. These players are the players who accumulate the most points in their respected division throughout the year. These players will be awarded the ALL HJGT Team honors as soon as the National Championship scores have been recorded at the end of the season.
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