The
Sagarin system is based on a mathematical formula, using
the following categories to determine a rating for each
junior who has played in at least four events over a
52-week period:
Power
Rating: The rating is calculated using a player's
record, stroke differential and connection to all
the other players in the database.
Schedule
Strength: The average strength of each event in
which the player has played, calculated using the
power ratings of every player in every field.
Schedule
Rank: The player's schedule is ranked by difficulty
among the entire database
Records:
A player's won-lost-tied record, based on head-to-head
competition, in each category. The winner in a 156-player
field has a record of 155-0-0, the runner-up is 154-1-0,
etc.
The Rolex Junior All-America Teams are not selected
according to the rankings, although the rankings will
serve as one of several measuring sticks.
The American Junior Golf Foundation is the primary recipient of all charitable giving to the AJGA and as such administers a variety of programs designed to compliment the AJGA and the members and families who make up our community. Learn more about these important programs and how your contributions to the Foundation secure the AJGA’s financial future for future generations to come.
The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA’s mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
Leadership Links
What is Leadership Links?
Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and
development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
