The AJGA is excited to announce the addition of the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship to its 2025 tournament schedule. This prestigious event will be held from July 14-17, 2025, at Bridgeport Country Club in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship will be the AJGA’s first event in West Virginia since 2009, bringing a significant and highly anticipated of top-level junior golf to the state.
"We are thrilled to bring the AJGA back to West Virginia. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for young golfers to compete at the highest level, and Bridgeport Country Club offers the perfect backdrop for what will surely be a memorable championship. We’re proud to work with WVU Medicine United Hospital Center and the local community to make this event a success."
The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship runs July 14th through 17th featuring 78 of the top junior golfers around the world. An 18-hole qualifier will be held July 13th where a separate field of 78 players will compete to earn their way into the tournament. The official practice round and Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament will be held July 14th. The 54-hole tournament will begin on July 15th with the championship concluding on Thursday, July 17th.
"WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) is honored to support these talented junior golfers. We are looking forward to hosting and partnering with the AJGA in this endeavor, which will build the foundation for long-term success for these young athletes."
The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship will feature a Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament prior to the event, providing a unique opportunity for amateur golfers from the surrounding community to support the AJGA while enjoying a day on the course alongside golf’s next generation. Proceeds from the Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament will be donated to local benefiting charities and the AJGA Foundation.
"We’re honored to host the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship at Bridgeport Country Club. Bringing this event to our community is especially meaningful to me, as I would have loved to have had this opportunity growing up here. Hosting the first AJGA event in West Virginia since 2009 is a significant moment for our club and the entire region, and we’re excited to support the next generation of golfers."
About the AJGA
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. The AJGA provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls, ages 12-19) of more than 9,000 members from 50 states and 51 foreign countries. Through initiatives like the Liberty National 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.
TaylorMade and adidas are the AJGA’s Global Sponsors, supporting the AJGA for more than 25 years. TaylorMade has served as the Official Ball of the AJGA since 2016. adidas has been the Official Apparel and Footwear of the AJGA since 2017. Rolex, in its fourth decade of AJGA sponsorship, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 1,000 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Jessica Korda, Nelly Korda, Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis, Inbee Park, Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang.
About WVU Medicine United Hospital Center:
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center is a comprehensive healthcare provider in Bridgeport, West Virginia, committed to providing exceptional patient care. Through community partnerships and initiatives, they strive to improve the health and well-being of the region.
About Bridgeport Country Club:
Founded in 1956, Bridgeport Country Club is a premier golf destination in West Virginia, offering a scenic and challenging course. The club has a long history of hosting prestigious events and nurturing local talent, with a strong focus on junior golf development. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, Bridgeport Country Club provides a great environment for golfers of all skill levels and remains a key hub for the region’s golfing community.