March 3 - 5, 2023
The 8th 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 March 3 – 5, 2023.
With the support of Johnson, the #1 ranked player in the World for over 2 years, the tournament will provide participants a TOUR-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 Tour-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 Tour.
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 PGA TOUR 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’ 8th 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.
2023 Eligibility Criteria
- Top 5 male & top 3 female finishers at the 2022 Dustin Johnson World Junior
- Winners of the following:
- 2022 Sage Valley Junior Invite (Boys & Girls)
- 2022 Bobby Chapman Invitational (Boys only)
- 2022 SCJGA Junior Championship (Boys only)
- 2022 CGA Carolinas Junior (Boys & Girls)
- 2022 Dye Junior Invitational (Boys & Girls)
- #1 Ranked Boy/Girl in SCJGA / TYGA as of the week of January 3rd, 2023
- Any applicant not meeting a automatic qualifier is welcome to apply ‘at-large’. At-large spots will be awarded based on a composite ranking of select ranking systems. Historically, applicants must be in the top 1,000 / 500 in WAGR (boys / girls) and/or the Top 100 / 50 in in Golfweek/JGS (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 3rd. A total of 87 selections (approximately 52 boys and 35 girls) will be announced on January 5th based on a composite ranking and resume. Should withdrawals occur after the field is announced, selections will be made on a weekly basis to applicants meeting a criteria until the field is complete using a wait list.
PAST BOYS CHAMPIONS
Ben James
Nicholas Dunlap
Tyler Wilkes
Akshay Bhatia
Michael Brennan
PAST GIRLS CHAMPIONS
Katie Cranston
JACqueline Putrino
Taylor Roberts
Alexa Pano
Alexa Pano
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
MARCH 2nd: PRACTICE ROUND
- Draft ceremony. All participants and parents are invited to attend the draft ceremony where 18 teams of 5 are determined.
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- All participants are invited to play a complimentary practice round at TPC Myrtle Beach.
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – TPC Myrtle Beach
MARCH 3rd: TOURNAMENT ROUND I
- 9:00 am – 11:20 am – TPC Myrtle Beach
MARCH 4th: TOURNAMENT ROUND II
- 9:00 am – 11:20 am – TPC Myrtle Beach
MARCH 5th: TOURNAMENT ROUND III
- 8:00 am – 10:20 am – TPC Myrtle Beach
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. The top two in each division will be awarded a trophy.
Team Play (college scoring): Teams of five will be selected by 18 captains and compete in a collegiate style (count 4 of 5) over the course of three days. The top team will be awarded a trophy.
ENTRY FEE: The participant entry fee is $250. Entry fee covers 54 holes of competition, complimentary practice round, player dining and welcome gift package. All applications require a credit card or check to be placed on hold and will not be processed until accepted.
TEE TIMES: Tee times will be Friday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 5, 2023, from approximately 9:00 – 11:20 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: Lunch and a complimentary practice round will be Thursday, March 2nd. Breakfast and lunch will be provided all 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 scott@golfholiday.com. Cancellations received prior to end of day February 2nd will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between February 3rd and February 23rd will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received after February 23rd will forfeit their entry fee.
RANKINGS: Results will be sent to World Amateur Golf Ranking, SPWAR, AJGA, National Junior Golf Scoreboard and GolfWeek, 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.
EXEMPTIONS Expected: (may change at anytime)
Boys Champion will receive exemption to:
- 2023 Junior PGA Championships
- 2023 Bobby Chapman Invitational
- 2023 Dye Junior Invitational
- 2023 Beth Daniel Junior Azalea
Girls Champion will receive exemption to:
- 2023 Junior PGA Championships
- 2023 Dye Junior Invitational
- 2023 Beth Daniel Junior Azalea
*Additional Rankings and Exemptions will be listed as they are secured.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Below are our preferred partner hotels for which you can obtain a discounted rate as a participant in the event:
- DOUBLETREE RESORT BY HILTON
- 3200 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Two (2) Queen Bed partial ocean view $119/night plus applicable taxes & resort fees
- Phone: 1-800-774-1500
- online booking link
- Ellington Condos By Festiva
- 911 Riverwood Road, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
- 1 and 2BR condos, Post tax pricing and 3 night minimum – 1BR $169, 2BR $199
- Call Peter Conti: 843-357-5393. Extremely limited availability.
- mention Dustin Johnson World Junior.
- THE INLET SPORTS LODGE
- 4600 US 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina 29576
- Deluxe Studio King Bed or Two (2) Twin Beds
- $147.35/night Sunday through Thursday nights.
- $161.34/night Friday and Saturday nights
- includes tax. Any additional nights at full price.
- Phone: 877-585-9360
- Call and mention Dustin Johnson World Junior.
- COUNTRY INN AND SUITES MURRELLS INLET
- 1303A Tadlock Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
- Room types available:
- King Bed or Two (2) Twin Beds
- $99+tax/night
- Includes breakfast
- Phone: 843-357-0100
- Book: Call and Mention Dustin Johnson World Junior.
PRIVATE HOUSING: As another housing option, juniors traveling alone may request private housing for the event. Please contact us to explore the option of private housing on-site.
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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2023 QUALIFIER: An 18-hole qualifier for the full field to the Dustin Johnson World Junior will be held the morning of Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at TPC Myrtle Beach. Acceptance into the qualifier field is merit based. A total field of 84 players will participate with no maximum on field size specific to gender. It is expected two (2) boys and one (1) girl will be accepted via the qualifier.
All registered players will be assigned a morning tee time and notified of that time no later than February 15th, 2023. For more information contact us at 877-648-6378. Please review the Tournament Information page for information regarding player eligibility, schedule of events and other details. All qualifier registrants must be under the age of 19 as of March 3rd, 2023.
The application process will begin one day after the main field is announced to allow all players not making the main event to have a window to apply for the qualifier. The deadline for applying for the qualifier is January 10th and the field will be selected January 12th. Applications are accepted after January 12th and be placed on the wait list based on resume.
The entry fee of $61 will be charged to the credit card provided if the player is selected to be in the qualifier field. Cancellations must be received by end of day February 7th to receive full refund. After which time there are no refunds. If you are accepted to the full field event prior to the qualifier you will be refunded in full.
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.
SCOTT TOMASELLO
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Director of Events at Golf Tourism Solutions, Scott has managed events at all levels ranging from the junior circuit, NCAA, PGA TOUR to the NFL.
Golf Tourism Solutions Event Division notably operates the World’s Largest Amateur tournament, the Myrtle Beach World Amateur among 11 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.