2026 Invitational Entry Criteria

2026 AJGA Simplify Boys Championship at Carlton Woods

Feb. 13 - 16, 2026 | The Woodlands, Texas

1. Top 64 boys based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of December 2, 2025, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. Additional Tournament Spots**
   

2026 The Fortinet Stanford Invitational hosted by Rose Zhang

Feb. 13 - 16, 2026 | Stanford, Calif.

1. Top 65 girls based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of December 2, 2025, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. Additional Tournament Spots**

May 4 - 10, 2026 | Jersey City, N.J.

1. Top 22 girls based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of March 17, 2026, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. Additional Tournament Spots**

May 21 - 24, 2026 | Belleair, Fla.

1. Top 64 boys based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of March 31, 2026, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. Additional Tournament Spots**

May 23 – 26, 2026 | Bradenton, Fla.

1. Top 50 girls based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of March 31, 2026, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. International Invitees 
3. Additional Tournament Spots** 

June 8 - 11, 2026 | Greensboro, N.C.

1. Top-10 finish (2025 Wyndham Invitational presented by Odyssey)
2. Additional Tournament Spots**
3. AJGA Qualifier
4. Rankings - remaining spots will be filled via the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of April 21, 2026, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*

June 15 - 18, 2026 | Fort Wayne, Ind.

1. 2025 Rolex Junior All-America Teams (1st & 2nd Team)
2. Top-10 finish (2025 Rolex Girls Junior Championship)
3. Additional Tournament Spots**
4. Rankings - remaining spots will be filled via the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of April 28, 2026, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*

July 6 - 9, 2026 | Plymouth, Mass.

Since 1990, Wyndham Cup has featured the top-20 boys and top-20 girls in the country in a team match play format. The event pits the top-10 boys and top-10 girls from the West versus their counterparts from the East. Wyndham Cup teams will be determined based upon the Rolex AJGA Rankings.

NOTES: East/West teams are based on members' U.S. addresses. The country dividing line runs from the eastern border of Texas and extends northward through the eastern border of North Dakota.

Team eligibility will be based on the following criteria:

1. Must be 12-19 years old
2. Must be current AJGA members in good standing to receive an invitation
3. Must compete in a minimum of two AJGA tournaments between January 1 and June 26, 2026
4. The top five boys and top five girls from the East and the top five boys and top five girls from the West will be invited based on the June 2, 2026 Rolex AJGA Rankings revision^
5. The next top five boys from the East and the next top five boys from the West will be invited based on the June 16, 2026 Rolex Rankings revision^
6. The next top five girls from the East and the next top five girls from the West will be invited based on the June 23, 2026 Rolex AJGA Rankings revision^

NOTE: In the event that an original invitee is unable to participate, the replacement player will be invited based on the current Rolex AJGA Rankings in effect at the time the spot becomes available (once official practice rounds have begun for an AJGA tournament directly preceding the next qualification date, any spot that becomes available will be filled using the Rolex AJGA Rankings revision following completion of the tournament).

^Members who are in the field of an AJGA tournament(s) through June 26, 2026, in order to satisfy the two AJGA tournament minimum will be eligible at this qualification date. They must compete in the respective tournament to remain eligible.

September 7 – 8, 2026 | Cromvoirt, Netherlands

The next PING Junior Solheim Cup will be held September 7 – 8, 2026, at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands. The 2026 event will mark the 14th PING Junior Solheim Cup, with the United States leading the all-time series 8-4-1. The USA team selection will be based on the following criteria:

• Participants must be citizens of United States of America.
• Participants must be 12-18 years old.
• Participants must be current AJGA members in good standing.
• Participants must be amateurs and must not be members of a competitive collegiate golf program in order to be eligible to play in the PING Junior Solheim Cup.
• The leading eight qualified players based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings update July 21, 2026, along with two players, who will be selected by the U.S. Team Captain. 
• In the event of a tie for the eighth place, the selection will be decided by the individual ranked highest on the World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) list at that time.
• The Captain’s selections will be required to be among the qualified top point earners on the Rolex AJGA Rankings and/or have distinguished records in USGA events.
• The Captain will choose the remaining two players for the U.S. PING Junior Solheim Cup team on or before August 4, 2026.

September 19 – 21, 2026 | Medinah, Ill, USA

Teams will consist of the top 24 junior boys from the United States and around the world, excluding Europe, split up into teams of 12. Participants for both teams must be at least 12 years old by the start of the 2026 Junior Presidents Cup and cannot have, as of January 1, 2026, either (i) reached their 19th birthday or (ii) graduated high school.*

Additionally, participants must be amateurs who have not yet started college and are not members of a competitive collegiate golf program in order to be eligible to play in the Junior Presidents Cup.

*Players graduating in the final four months (Sept. – Dec.) of the year will be considered part of the following year’s graduating class.

U.S. Team Eligibility Criteria

• On August 6, 2026, the leading 10 qualified players based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings will be selected along with the 11th player, who will be selected by the U.S. Team Captain.
• The 12th and final spot will be awarded to the leading player based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of September 10, 2026, who is not otherwise qualified.
• In the event of a tie, the selection will be decided by the individual ranked highest on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) list at that time.
• For the August 6, 2026, selection date, the 52-week rankings window will include ranked events with an end date of August 5, 2025 – August 3, 2026, while the September 10, 2026, selection date 52-week rankings window will include ranked events with an end date of September 9, 2025 – September 7, 2026.
• Each U.S. Team participant must also be a citizen of the United States and must be a current AJGA member in good standing.

International Team Eligibility Criteria

• On June 4, 2026, the leading 10 qualified players based on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) will be selected along with the 11th player, who will be selected by the International Team Captain.
• The 12th and final spot will be awarded to the leading player on the WAGR™ list as of July 30, 2026, who is not otherwise qualified.
• In the event of a tie, the selection will be decided by the individual ranked highest on the most recent previous World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) revision.
• Each International Team participant must be a citizen of an eligible international Presidents Cup country (excludes European Ryder Cup countries).
• To be eligible to appear on the International Team standings, players MUST have their birthdate on file with WAGR™. Once a WAGR™ Ranking is established, submit the WAGR™ Player Submission Form  . AJGA Nationality Policy

2025 Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex

Jan. 17 - 20, 2025 | Heathrow, Fla.

1. Top 47 girls based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of November 19th, 2024, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. International Invitees
3. Additional Tournament Spots**

2025 Stacy Lewis Junior All-Star Invitational

June 9 - 12, 2025 | Fayetteville, Ark.

As a 12-15-year-old event, a player must be no older than 14 on January 1 of the event year.

1. Top 21 boys and Top 21 girls based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of April 22, 2025 which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. Additional Tournament Spots**

2025 RLX Ralph Lauren Junior Classic

June 23 - 27, 2025 | Farmingdale, N.Y.

This tournament will have a match play format in 2025.

1. Top 32 boys and Top 32 girls based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of May 6th, 2025, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*

2025 The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex

Aug. 28 - 31, 2025 | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

1. Top 58 boys based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8, 2025, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. International Invitees
3. Additional Tournament Spots**

2025 Ninja Invitational hosted by Janet Xiyu Lin

Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, 2025 | Bowling Green, Fla.

1. Top 63 girls based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8, 2025, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. Additional Tournament Spots**

2025 1st Clubs for Kids Foundation Junior All-Star Invitational

Oct. 9 - 12, 2025 | Broussard, La.

Boys & Girls

1. 2025 AJGA Junior All-Star Team
2. Champions - 2025 AJGA Junior All-Star Series tournaments & 2025 Stacy Lewis Junior All-Star Invitational
3. Additional Tournament Spots **
4. Rankings- remaining spots will be filled via the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of August 26, 2025. Members must have played at least two AJGA Junior All-Star Series tournaments in 2025 (Stacy Lewis Junior All-Star Invitational counts toward the two-tournament minimum) to be eligible at this step. Rankings as of August 26, 2025, will include ranked events ending the previous week*

2025 The PING Invitational

Oct. 10-13, 2025 | Somis, Calif.

1. Top 32 boys and Top 32 girls (2026 graduates and younger) based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of August 19, 2025, which will include ranked events ending the previous week*
2. Additional Tournament Spots **

2025 Rolex Tournament of Champions

Nov. 22 - 26, 2025 | San Antonio, Texas

Boys & Girls (2026 graduates or younger)

1. 2025 Rolex Junior All-America Teams (1st, 2nd, Honorable Mention)
2. 2025 Jerry Cole Sportsmanship Award presented by Southern Company Recipient
3. Additional Tournament Spots**
4. 2025 Rolex Scholastic Junior All-Americans - top 6 boys and top 6 girls (for those not already invited) based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of October 16, 2025, which will include ranked events ending October 13, 2025
5. Rankings - players ranked in the top-20 based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of October 16, 2025, which will include ranked events ending October 13, 2025*

The AJGA reserves the right to modify Invitational criteria.

* Subsequent invitations will be sent using the most current revision of the Rolex AJGA Rankings which will be reflected on the Invitational Priority List available after the initial application deadline. Invitational Priority Lists are available on the Rolex AJGA Rankings homepage.

** Additional tournament spots are allocated to local supporters who help the AJGA conduct each event. Providing these spots to award to talented junior golfers is a means for the AJGA to show appreciation for the efforts and support of our extended team. The AJGA will not accept any requests or relay contact information for these spots either directly or indirectly. Attempts to solicit the AJGA or others associated with the event are strongly discouraged.