A PARENT’S QUICK GUIDE
Start with the kind of round your child is ready to enjoy. Age alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
Nine-hole events for juniors getting individual tournament experience.
Listed event fee: $35
Previous golf experience is expected. The official page lists ages 6–18 but also says players cannot compete on or after their 18th birthday. Check directly if your child is 18.
Official requirements ↗An option for juniors who already have tournament experience.
Listed event fee: $65
Ages 9–18; previous tournament experience and approved SFPGA Foundation membership are required.
Official requirements ↗Two-day events for experienced competitors.
Listed event fee: $130
Membership depends on eligibility and performance criteria. An age match does not guarantee entry.
Official requirements ↗Official program information checked October 2, 2026. Listed event fees are not a full-season budget; membership, travel and other costs may apply. Confirm the individual event’s terms.
Ask your child’s coach about pace of play, keeping score, walking the course and comfort under tournament rules. Choose a manageable experience, then build from there.
In our family, we try to keep the round fun. A bigger event is not automatically a better next step.