The Arizona Golf Association (AZ GOLF) is a valued partner and longtime supporter of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona. Through its commitment to growing the game of golf and developing future generations of players, AZ GOLF helps strengthen the opportunities available to junior golfers throughout Arizona. As the state’s governing body for amateur golf, AZ GOLF shares the JGAA’s mission of using golf as a vehicle to teach life skills, character development, and sportsmanship.
One of the most visible examples of this partnership is AZ GOLF’s role as the Presenting Sponsor of the Arizona Junior Amateur, the JGAA’s premier championship and most prestigious event. The Arizona Junior Amateur attracts the top junior golfers and serves as a proving ground for many future collegiate and professional players. Through its presenting sponsorship, AZ GOLF helps elevate the championship experience while demonstrating its commitment to junior golf excellence throughout the state.
AZ GOLF’s support extends well beyond competition. Through the AZ GOLF Foundation, Youth on Course Arizona has been designated as one of the Foundation’s key pillar initiatives, highlighting the organization’s commitment to expanding access to the game for young people across the state. Administered by the JGAA, Youth on Course Arizona provides juniors with affordable access to golf by allowing them to play participating courses for $5 or less. This investment helps remove financial barriers to participation and introduces thousands of young golfers to the lifelong benefits of the game.
In addition to supporting the Arizona Junior Amateur and Youth on Course Arizona, AZ GOLF and the JGAA collaborate through the Arizona Rules Committee (AZRC), a joint initiative that provides rules education, tournament administration support, and trained officials for junior golf competitions.
Together, AZ GOLF and the JGAA are creating a stronger future for golf in Arizona. Through championship sponsorship, charitable investment, and collaborative programming, AZ GOLF helps the JGAA fulfill its mission to educate, motivate, and inspire Arizona’s youth through the game of golf while providing meaningful opportunities for juniors to learn, compete, and succeed both on and off the course.
