February 28 - March 2, 2025
The 10th annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship Presented by LA Golf is proud to host an international field comprised of the game’s best junior golfers. The tournament, for Boys and Girls ages 13-18, will feature 90 players from around the world and will be played at TPC Myrtle Beach on February 28 – March 2, 2025.
With the support of Johnson, the #1 ranked player in the World for over 2 years, the tournament will provide participants a Pro-like experience, and the chance to test themselves against premier players from across the globe.
TPC Myrtle Beach, which was home to the Senior PGA Tour Championship & 2019 NCAA Men’s Regionals, was built with the idea of hosting Pro-level events, and Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship Presented by LA Golf participants will be the beneficiaries. From names on their lockers to placards on the range and live scoring throughout the property, the tournament will provide players an experience similar to what DJ enjoys on the Pro level.
The early Spring date, which will take advantage of Myrtle Beach’s sub-tropical climate, will give juniors a chance to jump-start their season at one of the best events on the calendar.
Founded
Established in 2016, the Dustin Johnson World Junior Presented by LA Golf provides junior golfers a Pro style experience. From the southern hospitality of TPC Myrtle Beach to the championship conditions and competition. Alumni of the tournament have gone on to play PGA TOUR events, Walker Cups, U.S. Women’s Opens in addition to hoisting some of the games most coveted junior trophies.
Heading into the events’ 10th year of play, Dustin Johnson along with the Dustin Johnson Golf School, Founders Golf International, TPC Myrtle Beach & Golf Tourism Solutions are proud to put forth an amazing experience for junior golfers from all walks of life.
2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Top 5 male & top 3 female finishers at the 2024 Dustin Johnson World Junior
- Any applicant not meeting an automatic qualifier is welcome to apply ‘at-large’. At-large spots will be awarded based on WAGR and AJGA Rolex rankings. Historically, applicants must be in the top 1,000 / 500 in WAGR (boys / girls) and/or the Top 100 / 50 in AJGA Rolex rankings (boys/girls).
- The tournament committee reserves eight (8) spots for applicants not otherwise meeting a specific priority. Sponsor invitations are not by request and already designated.
ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to both male and female amateur golfers who are 13 – 18 years old as of the first round of tournament play. Special exemptions may be granted for those under 13 meeting criteria. All players must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. The tournament committee reserves the right to decline any participant. The Dustin Johnson World Junior committee reserves the right to review the selection criteria and make changes as needed on a continual basis.
APPLICATION TIMELINE: All applications must be submitted by January 6th. A total of 90 selections (approximately 60 boys and 30 girls) will be announced on January 7th. Should withdrawals occur after the field is announced, selections will be made on a weekly basis using a wait list. The wait list will be constantly updated for both genders and the highest ranked player at the time the spot is made available will be offered a spot in the field.
PAST BOYS CHAMPIONS
Ethan Paschal
Jackson koivun
Ben James
Nicholas Dunlap
Tyler Wilkes
PAST GIRLS CHAMPIONS
Vanessa Borovilos
ryleigh knaub
Katie Cranston
JACqueline Putrino
Taylor Roberts
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
FEBRUARY 27th: PRACTICE ROUND
- All participants are invited to play a complimentary practice round at TPC Myrtle Beach.
- 7:00 am – Practice Facility Opens
- 7:30 am – 9:30 am – Player breakfast served in TPC Myrtle Beach clubhouse
- 7:30 am – 12:00pm – Player Registration & Check In
- 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Practice Round Tee Times Available – TPC Myrtle Beach (Contact Pro Shop)
- Player lunch served outside at food truck
FEBRUARY 28th: TOURNAMENT ROUND I
- 7:00 am – Practice Facility Opens
- 7:30 am – 9:30 am – Player breakfast served in TPC Myrtle Beach clubhouse
- 9:00 am – 11:20 am – Round 1 Tee Times – TPC Myrtle Beach
- 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Player lunch served in TPC Myrtle Beach clubhouse OR outside at food truck
MARCH 1st: TOURNAMENT ROUND II
- 7:00 am – Practice Facility Opens
- 7:30 am – 9:30 am – Player breakfast served in TPC Myrtle Beach clubhouse
- 9:00 am – 11:20 am – Round 2 Tee Times – TPC Myrtle Beach
- 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Player lunch served in TPC Myrtle Beach clubhouse OR outside at food truck
A cut will be made following round 2. The top 36 boys and ties will advance. The top 18 girls and ties will advance.
MARCH 2nd: TOURNAMENT ROUND III
- 6:45 am – 9:00 am – Player breakfast served in TPC Myrtle Beach clubhouse
- 7:00 am – Practice Facility Opens
- 8:00 am – 9:30 am – Round 3 Tee Times TPC Myrtle Beach
- Tee time range may vary depending on number of ties.
- 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Player lunch served in TPC Myrtle Beach clubhouse OR outside at food truck
All times are subject to change due to weather. The tournament will not conclude beyond Sunday for any reason.
Individual Stroke Play: 54-hole individual stroke play event crowning a boys and girls champion. A cut will be made following round 2. The top 36 boys and ties will advance. The top 18 girls and ties will advance. The top two in each division will be awarded a trophy following the conclusion of round 3.
ENTRY FEE: The participant entry fee is $250. Entry fee covers golf competition, complimentary practice round, player dining and welcome gift package. Applicants accepted into the field will require payment within 7 days of receiving their RSVP acceptance form.
TEE TIMES: Tee times on Friday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st, 2025 will be from approximately 9:00 – 11:20 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees. Tee times on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 will be from approximately 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees.
TOURNAMENT TEES: The Boys Championship will be played at approximately 6,950 yards and Girls Championship at approximately 6,000 yards.
PLAYER HOSPITALITY: Breakfast, lunch and a complimentary practice round will be Thursday, February 27th. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided all other tournament days for players. Healthy snacks and beverages will be available on course during tournament play for participants.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations need to be submitted in writing to ryan.hart@golftourismsolutions.com. Cancellations received prior to end of day January 31st will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between February 1st and February 21st will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received after February 21st will forfeit their entry fee.
RANKINGS: Results will be sent to World Amateur Golf Ranking, AJGA and National Junior Golf Scoreboard. SCJGA, TYGA and other state associations by request. Specific power, weight, stars, Rolex Ranking Points, performance ratings and overall acceptance of Dustin Johnson World Junior results is at each individual associations’ discretion. If you wish to have results sent to your local state/regional association not listed please contact info@worldjuniorgolfchampionship.com.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
- MARINA INN AT GRANDE DUNES
- Room rates begin at $135/night plus applicable taxes & resort fees
- For booking and all inquiries, call 877-913-1333 and select Option 1 for Reservations
AIRPORTS:
FLIGHT OPTION #1: Fly into Myrtle Beach International Airport. Located on the south end of Myrtle Beach, approximately one mile from the Atlantic Ocean; it is also easily accessible from U.S. 17 Business or Bypass, 15 minutes from the host venue and 5 minutes from the DoubleTree Host Hotel. Visit Myrtle Beach International Airport’s Website
FLIGHT OPTION #2: Fly into Charleston,SC – Flying directly into Charleston, SC can prove to be a less expensive alternative to flying directly into Myrtle Beach International Airport. The drive to Myrtle Beach from Charleston is approx. 2 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions. Visit Charleston Airport’s Website
FLIGHT OPTION #3: Fly into Wilmington, NC – Wilmington, NC is also a great alternative for those who’ll be lodging in the North Myrtle Beach area. Wilmington is approx. a 1:30 hour commute to the Myrtle Beach area. Visit Wilmington Airport’s Website
GROUND TRANSPORTATION:
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TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
DUSTIN JOHNSON
PRESIDENT / DUSTIN JOHNSON FOUNDATION
PGA Tour professional Dustin Johnson is a two-time Major Champion, and 24-time PGA Tour champion. Winner of the 2016 US Open, as well as the 2020 Masters Invitational, tournament host Dustin Johnson has made it his goal to offer junior golfers the highest quality tournament experience available year in and year out. While many know of his achievements on the golf course, Dustin’s commitment to junior golf and growing the game is just as inspiring.
ALLEN TERRELL, PGA
VICE PRESIDENT / DUSTIN JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Allen Terrell is a world leader in junior golf, amateur and TOUR player development. With nearly 20 years of player development experience, Terrell has coached and developed over 300 college golfers in his career. He has coached All-Americans, PGA TOUR and European Tour winners. Allen leads the Tournament Committee at the Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship.
RYAN HART
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Director of Events at Golf Tourism Solutions, Ryan has managed events at all levels of competition.
Golf Tourism Solutions Event Division notably operates the World’s Largest Amateur tournament, the Myrtle Beach World Amateur among over a dozen other annual events.
DONNIE BOWERS
RULES CHAIRMAN
Leading the way for the Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship’s rules and competition is Carolinas native, Donnie Bowers. With over 27 US Open and US Womens Opens under his belt, as well as his most recent work at Augusta National’s ANWA, Donnie is an incredible asset in executing our top level elite junior championship.