2025 AJGA Discover Puerto Rico Local Qualifier Information

The Puerto Rico Golf Association (PRGA) announces return of the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Discover Puerto Rico Junior Championship to be held at the Hyatt Grand Reserve Golf Club – January 2025

Qualifying Event for AJGA Discover Puerto Rico Junior Championship

Dear PRGA Junior Golf Community,

We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for our talented junior golfers! As part of our commitment to fostering growth and excellence in the game, the PRGA is hosting a special qualifying event for the prestigious AJGA Discover Puerto Rico Junior Championship. We will be adding an additional day, the Monday after with an 18-hole round, to the existing Junior Events scheduled for October and November at Caguas Real Golf Club and Hyatt Grand Reserve Golf Club only for those boys and girls interested in qualifying for the AJGA event. The rest of the juniors will play 36 holes.

Event Details:

• Qualifier Date: An additional day will be added to the already scheduled PRGA junior events in October and November.
• 54 Holes - Caguas Real Golf Club – Saturday Oct. 26th– Monday Oct 28th
• 54 Holes - Grand Reserve Golf Club – Saturday Nov 16th – Monday Nov 18th
  • Eligibility: The qualifier is open to all junior boys and girls eligible to represent Puerto Rico. There are six (6) exemptions for boys and three (3) for the girls. The scoring average for the boys must be 78.0 or lower and for the girls 79.0 or lower to qualify for one of the spots. To be eligible, you must take part in all six (6) rounds.
  • Format: Participants will play a total of six rounds across the designated events. The top four scores out of these six rounds will be used to determine the top six / three players. The scoring average must be 78.0 or better for the boys and 79.0 or better for the girls. In the event there is a tie between players who have a scoring average of 78.0 or 79.0 or better respectively, there will be a playoff for the last eligible exemptions. If there are more than 6 or 3 players eligible per category, the ranking will determine the exemptions based on the top 4 rounds. Players with a scoring average higher than 78.1 will not be eligible for an exemption

• WAGR: The qualifier will be a WAGR counting 54 holes for each of the two events. In the event a junior who is playing is already exempted by AJGA on their own merit and wins; they will not take one of the PRGA allocated exemptions. Their scores will count for our junior rankings and possible WAGR points.

• Purpose: The Junior Event and this qualifier will contribute to our Season long Junior Ranking System. Please see more details regarding our new Junior Ranking System in the updated 2024-2025 Junior Guidelines.

Why Participate?

• AJGA Opportunity: The AJGA Discover Puerto Rico Junior Championship is a prestigious national tournament that attracts top junior golfers from around the country.
• Showcase Your Skills: This qualifier offers a chance to prove your abilities and earn a spot in the championship.
• Ranking Points: Your performance in the qualifier will directly affect your standing in our Season-long Junior Ranking System which will be used to decide the National Team Selection amongst other events the PRGA has been allocated participation.

How to Register:

• Keep an eye out for official registration details, which will be shared via email and our PRGA website.
• Encourage your fellow junior golfers to take part, it is a fantastic chance to compete and grow!

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to our PRGA team.

Thank you for being part of our golf family and let us make this event memorable!

AJGA Junior Qualifier Committee – Marilina Silen, Fernando J. Herrera & Sidney Wolf