New Junior All-Star event to debut June 15–18, 2026 at Phillips Park Golf Course
The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is excited to announce the addition of the Chicago Junior All-Star Championship to the 2026 schedule, a new Junior All-Star event set to debut June 15-18, 2026, at Phillips Park Golf Course in Aurora, Illinois.
The event will feature a 96-player field comprised exclusively of boys and girls ages 12–15, continuing the AJGA’s commitment to providing junior golfers with access to premier competitive opportunities. As a Junior All-Star tournament, the championship is designed to help emerging players gain experience in a nationally recognized AJGA setting while competing against peers from across the region.
“We’re thrilled to bring a new Junior All-Star event to the Midwest with the addition of the Chicago Junior All-Star Championship,” said Ryan Flanagan, AJGA Senior Regional Director, Midwest. “This championship strengthens our presence in the region while providing meaningful competitive opportunities for young junior golfers.”
The Chicago Junior All-Star Championship will be supported by a three-year Title Sponsorship from the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Aurora Area Sports Alliance, reflecting the organization’s continued investment in youth sports tourism and junior golf development throughout the Aurora area.
City of Aurora, Illinois
“The Chicago Junior All-Star Championship reflects our organization’s commitment to supporting youth sports and junior golf development,” said Brad Banks, Sports Sales Manager for the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Partnering with the AJGA allows us to provide young golfers with an opportunity to compete at a high level while experiencing everything the Aurora community has to offer.”
Tournament week will begin with an AJGA Qualifier and official practice round on Monday, June 15, offering additional competitive opportunities for junior golfers. Championship play will run Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, June 18, featuring 54-holes of stroke play. Following Wednesday’s second round, the field will be cut to the top 60% and ties for the final round.
Located in the heart of Aurora, Phillips Park Golf Course provides a scenic and challenging setting for the inaugural championship and reinforces the AJGA’s mission of partnering with communities that support junior golf and youth athletics.
“We’re honored to host the inaugural Chicago Junior All-Star Championship at Phillips Park Golf Course,” said Jeff Schmidt, Superintendent of Golf Operations at Phillips Park Golf Course. “Partnering with the AJGA to bring a premier junior golf event to Aurora is exciting for our staff, our course, and the local golf community. We’re committed to providing an outstanding tournament experience and showcasing Phillips Park as a great venue for championship junior golf.”
Additional event details will be announced at a later date. For more information about the American Junior Golf Association, visit ajga.org.
