Braselton, Georgia – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Nippon Shaft, a global leader in premium golf shaft design and technology. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to growing the game and supporting aspiring junior golfers through innovative experiences and opportunities.
As part of the agreement, Nippon Shaft will serve as the presenting sponsor of two AJGA tournaments annually, beginning in 2026. The partnership will launch with the AJGA Junior All-Star presented by Nippon Shaft at Panorama Golf Club in Conroe, Texas, March 19–22, 2026, followed by the AJGA Junior presented by Nippon Shaft at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin, Texas, August 10–13, 2026. In addition, Nippon Shaft will activate its partnership on-site with its tour van at the Roper Honda AJGA Junior Championship at Twin Hills Golf & Country Club in Joplin, Missouri, August 11–14, 2026.
Additionally, Nippon Shaft will serve as title sponsor of the College Coaches Corner on the AJGA website, offering guidance and resources to NCAA college coaches throughout the recruitment process. The partnership will also inform players and families about the importance of proper shaft selection and performance.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Nippon Shaft to the AJGA family. Their legacy of precision engineering and dedication to player development aligns perfectly with our mission of helping juniors achieve their goals on and off the golf course. This partnership will bring meaningful value to our members and the future of competitive junior golf.”
Founded in 1959, Nippon Shaft Co., Ltd. revolutionized the golf industry as the first company to produce steel shafts in Japan. Today, the company’s N.S.PRO series is trusted by professionals and amateurs around the world, with more than 500 tour victories across major men’s, women’s, and senior professional tours. Nippon Shaft’s focus on cutting-edge materials and engineering excellence continues to set the global standard for performance, feel, and consistency.
“We are proud to become a partner of the AJGA, and to participate with their team on outstanding events and initiatives for junior players. We look forward to supporting elite junior events and working with these outstanding golfers.”
Through this collaboration, the AJGA and Nippon Shaft aim to inspire and empower the future stars of golf, helping them pursue their dreams at the highest levels of the game.
About Nippon Shaft
More than 500 players on men’s and women’s tours worldwide, including the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and the Japan Golf Tour - use Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO and MODUS³ series steel shafts to help gain their desired distance, accuracy and trajectory. Nippon Shaft products are available globally either as stock or custom shafts in many of the world’s top iron brands. Details of these can be found and purchased at nsproshop.com. Based in Yokohama, Japan, Nippon Shaft is the No. 1-selling steel shaft in Asia. Nippon Shaft is a privately-held subsidiary of NHK Spring Co. LTD, a Japanese automobile parts manufacturer. Nippon Shaft's North American headquarters is in Carlsbad.