Hootie and The Blowfish Junior Golf Series:
In 2026, the Hootie & the Blowfish Junior Golf Series and One Day Series will merge into one schedule, expanding play, exposure, and competition for juniors at all levels.
- Schedule: January-December, multiple one day event
- Membership: $200/year, open to all South Carolina Juniors (Top 125 HCF boys not eligible)
- Format: No regional divisions - statewide open entry for qualified players
- Divisions: Boys/Girls 12 & Under, Boys/Girls 13–19
- Registration: Open statewide until events are full
- Rankings: Earn Heritage Classic Foundation (HCF) and Hootie Series points
- Elite Qualification: Top players advance to the designated Players Series event
Players Series:
The Players Series is for competitive juniors ages 13–19 seeking multi-day tournament experience and statewide competition. This program bridges the gap between developmental and elite junior golf.
- Format: 36-hole events held statewide
- Registration: Open to all SC juniors with SCJGA membership; entries accepted until full
- Membership: $50/year or $200 +benefits /year. Open to all SC juniors. Top 50 HCF boys not eligible.
- Rankings: Earn points in the Heritage Classic Foundation (HCF) Rankings
- Advancement: Top performers earn exemptions into SCJGA Major Championships
Major Championships:
The Major Championships are the pinnacle of junior golf in South Carolina, bringing together the state’s top boys and girls ages 13–19 to compete for championship titles and recognition.
- Eligibility: Top performers from the Players Series and HCF Rankings
- Membership: $50/year or $200 + benefits/ year. Open to all SC juniors
- Format: Multi-day (typically 54-hole) championship events
- Venues: Hosted at premier courses across South Carolina
- Competition: Showcases the strongest junior fields and highest standards of play
- Recognition: Awards state titles, ranking points, and collegiate exposure opportunities
