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Oct 9, 2025

USGA Announces 14 New State Junior Team Programs Under U.S. National Development Program Umbrella

Existing teams will announce 2026 rosters by the end of the year

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the State Junior Team Program in 14 states that will support the pipeline for elite junior golfers ages 13-18 into the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP).
Sep 29, 2025

USNDP Grant Recipient Kailer Stone Excelling On and Off the Course

Kailer Stone enjoyed a breakout event at the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur in Texas, advancing to the Round of 32

Kailer Stone, 17, of Alameda Calif., is a two-year U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Grant Recipient. This annual, reimbursement-based program supports families of competitive junior golfers who show both financial need and outstanding potential to advance through the USNDP Development Pathway.
Sep 8, 2025

U.S. National Junior Team Impresses with Fourth-Place Finish at Sahalee Players Championship

Tyler Watts led a squad of five boys from the U.S. National Junior Team as they competed in their first-ever collegiate event
Sep 2, 2025

USNJT Members to Compete in Sahalee Players Championship

Five members of the U.S. National Junior Team will gain valuable experience playing in a college event this weekend outside Seattle.

The U.S. National Junior Team will have the unique opportunity to test its skills against top collegiate programs this weekend at the Sahalee Players Championship, an annual event at Sahalee Country Club that attracts many of the nation’s top men’s golf programs. This year’s competition will be contested Sept. 6-7 just east of downtown Seattle.
Apr 13, 2025

U.S. National Junior Team Shines in International Friendly Against Team Canada

While the golf world was locked in on the final round of the 89th Masters Tournament, the next generation of major champions was making their mark at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas. There, the U.S. National Junior Team hosted Team Canada – NextGen in a World Amateur Golf Ranking®-sanctioned match, with the USA squad coming out on top, 16-8.