The Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners is a premier junior golf tournament hosted by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) at the scenic Green Island Country Club in Columbus, Georgia. From September 4–7, 2026, boys and girls ages 12–19 will compete in a 54-hole stroke-play format across this championship course. Open to both AJGA members and qualifiers, the event offers Performance Based Entry (PBE) exemptions for top performers, making it a key stop for aspiring collegiate golfers. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the next generation of golf talent in action.

[Tournament Information](https://www.ajga.org/tournaments/2026137/information)

Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners

The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit association dedicated to the overall growth of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships.  With over 10,000 members ages 12-19 from 50 states and 60 foreign countries, the AJGA will conduct over 250 championships this year from January to December.  Each year AJGA seniors secure more than $26 million dollars in athletic and academic scholarships from participating in the AJGA. Through initiatives like the Liberty National Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant, a financial assistance program, and Leadership Links, a service-oriented platform that teaches juniors charitable-giving skills, the AJGA fosters the growth of golf’s next generation. AJGA is open to explore new opportunities domestically and internationally. At this time, there is a strong priority to bring new events to the Western Region.


Russell Henley Junior Championship presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners

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