Tournaments / Little Linksters

LITTLE LINKSTERS

The Little Linksters Program is where juniors get the opportunity to participate in tournaments throughout the year geared toward creating lifetime golfers. Junior golfers, ages 6-12, are grouped by age, gender, skill level, and play either 5 or 9-holes.


The program is designed so that once players improve their scores and ability, they move up to the next division. We feel that this type of program allows for players to move at their own pace and allow the same age juniors to compete at different levels. Adults are encouraged to support their juniors by caddying and being out on the course helping the juniors.

Caddie Information

The STPGA would like to welcome back all returning caddies to the STPGA Caddie program as well as welcome all new Caddies to the 2024 Caddie Program. The Caddie Program is such an important part of the STPGA Junior Golf Program, and we hope that each Caddie enjoys the opportunity to be a part of their son or daughter’s team.

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Age and Hole Divisions

Co-Ed
6-8 5-hole Modified Tees
6-8 9-Hole Modified Tees
Boys

9-10 5-Hole Modified Tees

9-10 9-Hole Modified Tees

11-12 9-Hole Forward Tees

Girls

9-10 5-Hole Modified Tees

9-10 9-Hole Modified Tees

11-12 9-Hole Modified Tees

Approximate Yardages & Divisions

Par 3 Par 4 Par 5 Total
All 5-Hole 40-60 yards 100-150 yards 220-250 yards 500-800 yards
Co-Ed 6-8 | Girls 9-10 60-80 yards 150-200 yards 250-300 yards 1400-1700 yards
Boys 9-10 | Girls 11-12 80-100 yards 200-250 yards 300-350 yards 1900-2200 yards
Boys 11-12 Forward Tees Forward Tees Forward Tees 2300-2600 yards
Please Note: Yardages may be altered or modified at the STPGA staff's discretion due to course layout and weather conditions.

Target Scores for Division Advancement

Once a player starts in a particular division, the only avenue for them to advance into the next division of their age group is by satisfying the below scoring requirements.
Currently plays in the 5-hole Modified Division
  • To advance to the 9-hole Modified Division, the player must shoot 8 over par or lower in two events.
Example for Division Advancement Requirements
  • A junior who plays in the 5-hole Modified Division on a course with a par of 21, for example (one par 3, two par 4’s, two par 5’s), must post a score of 29 or better in two tournaments to advance to the 9-hole Modified Division.
Important Notes
  • All juniors in the 11-12 Age Division will be placed 9-hole Red Division. Those scoring 9-over-par or better are encouraged to participate in the Junior Tour for continued improvement.
  • The Junior Golf Committee and Director of Junior Golf have the authority to move a junior down a division if their tournament scores fall substantially and disrupt the overall tournament atmosphere in their division (pace of play, lack of knowledge on Rules of Golf, etc.)

2024 STPGA Spring Championship

April 27-28, 2024

Kingwood, TX

SITE: The Clubs of Kingwood - Forest Course


PLEASE NOTE: The STPGA Spring Championship is an invitation-only event. We are releasing a final invitation breakdown March 21st. Additional invitations will be added at a later date to account for changes or fluctuation in participation by metro area and division. Please note, no division will decrease in invitations when we make the update. We are excited for the Spring Championship and hope to see you there!

Past Results

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