Optimist International

About

The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship is one of the largest and best-known junior golf tournaments in the world. Each year, more than 600 golfers participate in THE OPTIMIST. Optimists have been involved in the sport of junior golf for more than 30 years by holding local, regional and international tournaments. More than 5,000 golfers compete in official Optimist District qualifying tournaments. The best of these golfers, along with international golfers from around the globe, advance to the annual Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Former champions and top finishers of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships include Lexi Thompson, Beth Bauer, Jonathan Byrd, Jason Day, Bill Haas, Brittany Lincicome, Jeff Overton, Stacy Prammanasudh and Jennifer Rosales.

Results

Past Championship Results
Past Champions

Contact
golf@optimist.org
(314) 881-1307

Location / Dates / General Information

Trump National Doral Resort and Spa
Miami, FL

2025
July 15-20, 2025 - Boys 10-11, 12-13 and Girls 10-12
July 20-25, 2025 - Boys 14-15 and Girls 13-14
July 25-30, 2025 - Boys 16-18 and Girls 15-18

Age Divisions - Championship
Courses & Yardages
Lodging
Practice Rounds
Registration Information
Schedule of Events
Travel

Parent-Child Classic
Long Drive Contest

Pairings & Results

2024 Phase 1 - Tee Times and Results.
2024 Phase 2 - Tee Times and Results.
2023 Phase 3 - Tee Times and Results

Slope/rating
Boys 10-11 -- 67.8 / 126
Boys 12-13 -- 70.4 / 136
Girls 10-12 - 70.6 / 129

Gold -- Boys 14-15 -- 69.9 / 133
Blue - Boys 14-15 - 73.0 / 138
Red - Girls 13-14 - 73.0 / 134

Gold -- Boys 16-18 -- 73.4 / 137
Blue - Boys 16-18 - 74.9 / 140
Red - Girls 15-18 - 75.6 / 140
Gold - Girls 15-18 - 76.2 / 145

2024 Tournament Program click here.

Looks Who's registered for the championships, click here.

How to Qualify

By Location
By Date
Qualifying Criteria & Policies
Exemptions
International Designees
Tournament of Champions

Championship
General Information

Advertise in Tournament Program
Golf Patron
MiamiandBeaches

Championship
Tournament Information

Phase 1 – Host Site/Rules Procedures
Phase 2 – Host Site/Rules Procedures
Phase 3 – Host Site/Rules Procedures

Fase 1 – INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA SEDE
Fase 2 – INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA SEDE
Fase 3 – INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA SEDE

Local Rules and Terms of Competition
REGLAS LOCALES Y TÉRMINOS DE LA COMPETICIÓN

Policies, Rules & Regulations

Code of Conduct
Dress Code
Driving Range amd Chipping Green Process/Procedures
Proceso y procedimientos del campo de prácticas y del chipping green

Pace of Play
Política de ritmo de juego

Scoring Policy
Gender Policy
Pull Carts, Caddies and Distance Measuring Devices
Spectator Cart Guidelines
Heat Related Issues/Medical Tips
Consejos médicos
JGS - Withdrawal Policy

Rankings

The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship is nationally ranked by the Junior Golf Scoreboard, World Amateur Golf, Golfweek and is included in the AJGA Performance Based Entry process.

AJGA Performance Based Entry Chart
Boys 16-18 - Champion (8 stars); Top 5 (4 stars); Top 10 (1 star)
Girls 15-18 - Champion (8 stars); Top 4 (4 stars); Top 8 (1 star)
Boys 14-15 - Champion (4 stars); Top 10% (1 star)
Boys 12-13 – Champion (2 stars); Top 5 (1 star)
Girls 13-14 – Champion (4 stars); Top 10% (1 star)
Boys 11 - Champion (2 stars); Top 5 (1 star)
Girls 11-12 - – Champion (2 stars); Top 3 (1 star)

Results

Championship Results
Past Champions

Contact
golf@optimist.org
(314) 881-1307
Fax: 314-735-4107

Notable Alumni