Please read through attached document for more information and how to submit an official bid. Please contact me with any questions or interest via Playeasy or use my contact info below. 

Patrick Cransfield
pcansfield@ajga.org | (810) 488-6650

1. Event Overview:
      •  AJGA plans to host a golf event in your area for at least three years (January–December).
      •  June - August: Sunday–Thursday, starting with a 78-player qualifier on Sunday.
          All other months: Wednesday - Sunday, starting with qualifier on Wednesday.
      •  About 10% of qualifier players advance to the main event (Monday–Thursday in summer months).

2. Player & Community Participation:
      • 156 junior golfers (ages 12-19) from around the world will compete.
      • Monday includes a practice round and a Junior-Am fundraiser benefiting a local charity.
      • Majority of players travel from out of the area to participate. Typical event has players from 15 states and 
         3 countries.

3. Economic & Tourism Impact:
      • Up to 156 families expected, with 80% staying in local hotels for at least five days. Roughly 300 room 
         nights picked up during the week of the event. 
      • Families often arrive early or stay longer, boosting local business revenue.
      • Expected economic impact: $250,000+ initially, over $1 million long-term.

4. Promotion & Media Exposure:
      • Supported by partners like the Golf Channel and PGA Tour.
      • AJGA website gets 14.4M+ views annually; social media has 220K+ followers.

5. Community Involvement:
      • Volunteer opportunities available.
      • Junior-Am event allows local golfers (members of host facility or community) to play with top junior 
         players.


AJGA Junior Championship RFP 2027+

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.


AJGA Junior Championship RFP 2027+

Youth Multi Sport Tournament

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