The
American Junior Golf Association is dedicated to the development of young men and women
through competitive junior golf.           AJGA 2415 Steeplechase Ln Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 998-4653   ©American Junior Golf Association. All rights reserved. |
The purpose of the American Junior Golf Association is to provide positive life experiences for aspiring junior golfers through competitive golf, while setting high standards to preserve the integrity and traditions of the game. By remaining committed to this purpose, the AJGA has built a reputation for providing the best exposure vehicle in which to gain college golf scholarships. For the past 22 years, the AJGA has been dedicated to this purpose. The Association is the largest organization of its kind, with a membership (boys and girls, ages 13-18) of more than 4,800 junior golfers from all 50 states and more than 25 foreign countries. Since 1978, the AJGA has actively pursued its mission by establishing a series of national junior golf tournaments, giving exceptional junior golfers the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills. Hundreds of the nation's college golf coaches receive results of each AJGA tournament and qualifier. The AJGA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization established under guidelines set by the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions to the Association are thus tax deductible by individuals and corporations alike. The American Junior Golf Association is governed by a board of directors elected by the membership. Members of the board, headed by Chairman of the Board J. R. Digger Smith, serve as volunteers at their own expense and help guide the AJGA's activities. The History of the AJGA The AJGA conducted its first national junior tournament in August 1978 at Inverrary Country Club in Lauderhill, Fla. Appropriately named the Tournament of Champions, the event was one of two tournaments held in the inaugural season. The second event, the American Junior Classic, followed in November at Innisbrook Resort in Tarpon Springs, Fla. At this event, the first AJGA All-American Team was named. Headlining the team were Willie Wood, Jim Gallagher Jr., Mark Calcavecchia, Jodie Mudd, Penny Hammel and Jenny Lidback. Over the years, the AJGA has watched many of its alumni find success in the college and professional ranks. In 1998 and 1999, AJGA alumni combined for more than 50 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. In 1989, Titleist and FootJoy Worldwide signed on as the AJGA's national sponsor and has been the catalyst to the Association's on-going success. PGA and LPGA Tour veterans Andrew Magee and Michelle McGann are currently serving as AJGA co-National Chairpersons. This marks a return to their roots, as both players participated in the AJGA as juniors. AJGA Headquarters The AJGA National Headquarters was built in the spring of 1982 at Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell, Georgia thanks to a generous contribution from current Chairman of the Board, J.R. "Digger" Smith. The AJGA can be reached in Roswell at the following:
Current Officers, Directors & Representatives
About Our Staff In 1999, the AJGA conducted 55 tournaments and 33 qualifiers. Those numbers are up to 59 tournaments and 31 qualifiers for 2000. Ten tournament directors are charged with conducting these events across the United States and Canada. The communications department is responsible for the media relations and promotion of the AJGA. All of the Association's printed materials are designed, written and edited by the department's six employees. The AJGA's other departments are responsible for sponsor relations, foundation development, tournament-field selection, membership services and finances. Staff Members
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