Age Requirements

7-8 Division
Open to boys and girls who are not yet 9 as of July 10, 2025

9-10 Division
Open to boys and girls who are not yet 11 as of July 10, 2025

11-12 Division
Open to boys and girls who are not yet 13 as of July 10, 2025

13-14 Division
Open to boys and girls who are not yet 15 as of July 10, 2025

15-18 Division
Open to boys and girls who are not yet 19 as of July 10, 2025

15-18 Division Eligibility

15-18 Division Eligibility

United States
Players living in the United States must qualify to enter the IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships. 15-18 Division players are NOT eligible to apply online until they have successfully earned a qualifying spot and have received a letter from the Tournament Committee with a registration code. Players do not need to preregister with Junior World to participate in a qualifying tournament. Please contact the golf association hosting the qualifier you are interested in playing in directly.

For a list of 15-18 Division qualifiers in the United States, please click HERE.

International
International players should first check to see if their country conducts qualifying tournaments before applying online. For a list of international golf associations, please click HERE.

If your country is listed and conducts qualifying for your age division, please contact the designated representative for more information about how to qualify for the tournament. Players must reside in the country they are representing or have an official endorsement from the governing golf body.

If your country is not listed, please submit a tournament application online during the registration period (February 6, 2025 – March 15, 2025).

14-Under Division Eligibility

14-Under Division Eligibility

United States
Players living in the United States should check the STATE list to see if they are eligible to go through the selection process – whether by submitting a player history form or qualifying through tournaments in their home state. If you are eligible to apply and submit a player history form, please apply during the registration period (February 6, 2025 – March 15, 2025). If you live in a state that requires you to qualify, please click HERE to locate a qualifier.

International
International players should first check to see if their country conducts qualifying tournaments before applying online. For a list of international golf associations, please click HERE.

If your country is listed and conducts qualifying for your age division, please contact the designated representative for more information about how to qualify for the tournament. Players must reside in the country they are representing or have an official endorsement from the governing golf body.

If your country is not listed or does not offer a qualifying tournament for your age division, please submit a tournament application online during the registration period (February 6, 2025 – March 15, 2025). 

Exemptions

The following players have earned exemptions from the 2024 tournament:

15-18 Boys Division Top 10 and ties
15-18 Girls Division Top 10 and ties
13-14 Boys Division Top 6 and ties

13-14 Girls Division Top 5 and ties
11-12 Boys Division Top 6 and ties
11-12 Girls Division Top 5 and ties

9-10 Boys Division Top 6 and ties
9-10 Girls Division Top 5 and ties
7-8 Boys Division Top 6 and ties

7-8 Girls Division Top 5 and ties
6-Under Boys Division Top 3 and ties
6-Under Girls Division Top 3 and ties

Entry Acceptance

Players will receive a registration acknowledgement within 24 hours of submitting their online application. Please note, this acknowledgement simply confirms the registration has been received by the tournament office.

Selection Process

Players going through the selection process during the registration period (February 6, 2025 – March 15, 2025) will receive one of the following notices by April 1, 2025.

  • ACCEPTANCE - Player has been selected to participate in the tournament and will receive additional information via email.
  • NON-ACCEPTANCE - Player was not chosen in the selection process and will have to qualify to enter the tournament.
  • WAITING LIST - Player has been selected as an alternate and will receive an acceptance notice if a position becomes available. Players on the waiting list are highly encouraged to seek qualifying opportunities in the event a position does not become available. Waiting list spots typically do not become available until the end of June.

Qualified Players/Exemptions

Players will receive a Tournament Acceptance notice within two business days of registering if they earned an exemption from the 2023 tournament or qualified at one of the designated 2024 qualifying tournaments (See 15-18 Qualifiers or 14-Under Qualfiers). If you do not receive this notice, please email Megan Mahoney at m/entry-policies.

Waiting List

The waiting list will be selected by the Tournament Committee and will be limited to a specific number in each division. Those selected for the waiting list will be notified about their waiting list status. Players on the waiting list will be notified as soon as possible if a tournament spot becomes available.

Entry Fees

15-18 Division
Boys - $TBA
Girls - $TBA

13-14 Division
Boys - $TBA
Girls - $TBA

11-12 Division
Boys - $TBA
Girls - $TBA

9-10 Division
Boys - $TBA
Girls - $TBA (includes cart for three tournament rounds)

7-8 Division
Boys- $TBA (includes cart for three tournament rounds)
Girls -$TBA (includes cart for three tournament rounds)

Cancellation Fee

  • Cancellations received before May 1, 2025 will be charged a $35 fee.
  • Cancellations between May 1, 2024 and June 23, 2025 will be charged a $100 fee.
  • Cancellations received after June 24, 2025 will forfeit 100% of the entry fee.

All cancellations must be sumbitted by email to /entry-policies

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