Youth Development

The Youth Development Pillar of PGA REACH COLORADO seeks to improve and advance opportunities for youth.

Introduction to the sport at an early age has proven to provide great opportunities in the areas of education, health and wellness, and character building. PGA REACH COLORADO programming will ensure that cost doesn’t prohibit youth from entering the sport and will serve as a central role in the golf industry’s effort to introduce the sport to youth of all ages and backgrounds in a safe, fun environment.

Golf in Schools

Colorado PGA Golf in Schools Program is an introductory program at absolutely no cost to the students and no cost to the schools. The program, in partnership with the Colorado Open Golf Foundation, has been bringing golf to schools since 2008 where more than 100,000 kids have been introduced to the game in over 160 schools.


The program is built on the synergy created between the participating school, the PGA Golf Professional, and the host Golf Facility. The program offers:


  • 3 days of high-quality instruction by PGA Professionals where the children are – at school using golf and near golf equipment.
  • Transition for the children from the school to the golf facility on a field trip to experience the game in its intended setting.
  • Opportunities for continued engagement in the host facility’s youth golf programs
  • A setting to incorporate STEM education through a partnership with the Golf Course Superintendent.


Colorado PGA Golf in Schools is supported by the Colorado Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness, and the curriculum has been developed, in part, by our partnership with youth development and education experts with Aurora Public Schools.

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PGA Jr. League

PGA Jr. League is designed to better socialize the game for boys and girls, ages 17 and under. It features team vs. team competitions in structured leagues that provide a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition.


Golf’s version of Little League baseball has seen significant growth since its inception as a pilot program in 2012. PGA Jr. League teams consist of at least 10 players, managed by a PGA Professional, with each player receiving a uniform and PGA instruction. The format is focused on fun and recreation and is a great way to begin in the sport.


The aim is to make PGA Jr. League accessible to all children everywhere, regardless of circumstance. That is why scholarships are available for those needing assistance to participate in the program.

At its core, PGA Jr. League is a group of local golf teams who play a series of games against each other, utilizing a nurturing and social scramble format. PGA and LPGA Professionals exclusively serve as Captains and are responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all that encourages skill and character development.


Local Leagues consist of a minimum of four teams. At the conclusion of the regular season, an All-Star team for the league is chosen. Those All-Star teams compete for the Regional Championship with the Regional winners moving on to compete for the National Championship.

Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy was named a PGA Jr. League Ambassador in 2014.



Golden State Warriors All Star and two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry became a PGA Jr. League Ambassador in November 2018.

Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion Alex Morgan was named a PGA Jr. League Ambassador in November 2018.

Impacting the lives of others through the game of golf

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