Junior Golf Association of Arizona

What Junior Golf Association of Arizona does

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, that introduces Arizona youth to competitive golf and operates as the state's primary junior golf development body. JGAA runs more than 100 programs and activities annually, including 20+ competitive tournaments across five age divisions (8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, Championship) at golf courses concentrated in the Phoenix metro area and Tucson, with scoring requirements for Championship division entry and tournament acceptance based on Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings. Core offerings include the PING Junior Masters Series (five elite invitationals), Arizona Travel Teams that compete in regional cups (Junior Americas Cup, Eddie Hogan Cup, Mary Cave Cup, Girls Junior Americas Cup), National Tournament Qualifiers (USGA, AJGA, Notah Begay III), the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf of Phoenix sub-brand for ages 3-18, and the Player of the Year program across ten divisions. JGAA also distributes $50,000+ annually in college academic scholarships and $40,000+ in need-based financial aid, plus Build-A-Team grants for approximately 20 Arizona high school golf teams.

The organization generates revenue through four streams: annual membership dues ($120 for Arizona residents, $155 for non-residents, with separate $40 Girls Golf of Phoenix and $40 Youth on Course-only tiers), transaction-based tournament entry fees across its 20+ events, corporate sponsorships and donations (PING, The Thunderbirds, and other partners), and pass-through Youth on Course standalone memberships. The BlueGolf platform provides the core tournament management and registration infrastructure, with USGA GHIN integration (automated tournament score posting launching 2026) and Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings as supporting data systems. Distribution is primarily through the jgaa.org website, BlueGolf self-serve registration, school-based Build-A-Team programs, and social media presence across Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

JGAA operates the JGAA Foundation for long-term financial sustainability and is governed by a Board of Directors under Executive Director Scott McNevin (since 2010), with an executive team of approximately 14 paid staff supplemented by 6+ interns. The organization recently moved into the Arizona Golf House at Papago Golf Course (groundbreaking June 2024, opened 2025), a collaborative hub developed in partnership with the Arizona Alliance for Golf, Arizona State University, Arizona Golf Community Foundation, and City of Phoenix. Alumni outcomes include 76 NCAA Division I/II/III commitments in the 2025-2026 cycle and notable professionals such as PGA TOUR winner Matt McCarty.

Name

Junior Golf Association of Arizona

Legal name

Junior Golf Association of Arizona

Website

https://jgaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1983 that runs 100+ annual programs and 20+ competitive tournaments for Arizona junior golfers ages 3-18, including the PING Junior Masters Series, Arizona Travel Teams, LPGA Girls Golf of Phoenix, and college scholarship programs, serving as the state's primary junior golf development organization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Golf Development Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Intramural Sports & Recreational Leagues (EDALAIAC), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Junior golf development
• Youth golf programs
• Competitive golf tournaments
• Golf scholarship programs
• Junior golf association

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for junior golfers: $120/year for Arizona residents, $155/year for out-of-state/international members. JGAA provides tournament access, Blue Golf login, bag tag, college coaching camps/seminars, Youth on Course membership, GHIN Handicap Number, free Putt View yardage book, discounted equipment, and more.
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Revenue from tournament registration fees for various JGAA events including PING Junior Masters Series, city championships, qualifiers, and other competitive events
3. Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate sponsorships, donations, and foundation support funding operations, financial aid ($40,000+ annually), Youth on Course subsidies, and scholarship programs
4. Youth on Course Standalone Membership: $40/year membership for $5 green fees only without JGAA competitive tournament access

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that introduces Arizona youth (ages 3-18) to golf through competitive tournament programs, skill-development clinics, college recruiting support, and scholarship opportunities. It operates 100+ programs and activities annually across Arizona, including the PING Junior Masters Series (five elite invitationals), travel team competitions (Junior Americas Cup, Eddie Hogan Cup, Mary Cave Cup), national tournament qualifiers, and the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf of Phoenix sub-brand. Membership includes tournament access via the BlueGolf platform, GHIN handicap integration, Youth on Course subsidized rounds, and eligibility for over $50,000 in annual academic scholarships.

Product overview

The Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 that introduces Arizona youth to golf and develops junior golfers through competitive programs and tournaments. The organization's core offerings center on its Competition Membership program ($120/year for Arizona residents), which provides tournament access through the Blue Golf registration platform and integrates with GHIN for handicap management and Junior Golf Scoreboard for rankings. The flagship program is the PING Junior Masters Series featuring five elite tournaments for Championship Division players. JGAA also operates Arizona Travel Teams for top boys and girls to compete in national events (Junior Americas Cup, Eddie Hogan Cup, Mary Cave Cup), and administers the LPGA Girls Golf of Phoenix sub-brand for girls ages 3-18. Financial support programs include over $50,000 in annual college academic scholarships, need-based tournament financial aid, and Build-A-Team grants for high school golf teams. The organization conducts over 100 programs and activities annually including tournaments, etiquette clinics, and college prep seminars, with a mission to educate, motivate and inspire future leaders through golf.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JGAA Competition Membership

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, premier and minor.

• Arizona Alliance for GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborative partnership with Arizona Alliance for Golf, Arizona State University, Arizona Golf Community Foundation, and City of Phoenix to construct Arizona Golf House. Arizona Golf House serves as the new official home of JGAA, providing a state-of-the-art hub for the Arizona golf community.
• Arizona State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024University partnership in Arizona Golf House construction project. Represents educational institution collaboration for golf industry development in Arizona.
• City of PhoenixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership in Arizona Golf House project. City joined forces with Alliance, ASU, and Foundation to build the hub for Arizona golf.
• Arizona Golf Association (AZ Golf)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState golf association partnership for USGA qualifiers, US Junior Amateur qualifier hosting, and AWGA Legacy scholarship program transfer. AZ Golf and JGAA collaborate on junior golf development including Team Arizona selection criteria and points system.
• USGAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body partnership providing Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS) rankings, USGA GHIN handicap system, and USGA qualifiers for Boys and Girls Junior Amateur Championships.
• PINGmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of PING Junior Masters Series consisting of five elite invitational tournaments. PING is a premier golf equipment manufacturer supporting junior golf development.
• The ThunderbirdspremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner and founding supporters of JGAA. Thunderbirds are a Phoenix-based charitable organization. Three 'Life Thunderbirds' (Payne Palmer, Phil Edlund, Tom Hornaday) helped organize JGAA in 1983.
• Youth on CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational $5 green fee program with 185,000+ members across 2,000+ courses. JGAA subsidizes all Youth on Course rounds played in Arizona and includes YOC membership with JGAA and Girls Golf of Phoenix memberships.
• LPGA-USGA Girls GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded LPGA*USGA Girls Golf of Phoenix program is a separate program of JGAA focused on empowering girls ages 3-18. JGAA serves as parent organization with dedicated Director Cori Matheson.
• Southwest PGAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional PGA section partnership for junior golf development, SWS PGA Junior Championship qualifier, and SWS PGA Prep Tour.
• BlueGolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationTournament management software platform handling all JGAA event registration, scheduling, scoring, and member profiles. BlueGolf LLC provides the technology infrastructure for JGAA operations.
• First Tee PhoenixmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied association partnership for youth golf development. First Tee Phoenix provides character-building golf programs for youth in the Phoenix area.
• National Scouting Report (NSR)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollege recruiting service partner providing resources for JGAA members including recruiting process guidance and college golf opportunity information.
• College Golf ExperienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollege golf recruiting partner providing JGAA members access to recruiting resources and college coach connections.
• Course of Action GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollege recruiting and golf development partner offering JGAA members discounted services for college preparation.
• Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS)coreTechnology or IntegrationRanking system provider based on 36-hole or longer tournament performance over 365 days. JGAA tournaments (13+ divisions) are JGS ranked. Rankings determine championship division eligibility and PING Junior Masters Series acceptance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JuniorGolfofAZ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JUNIORGOLFOFARIZONA
• Facebookfacebook.com/JuniorGolfofAZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/junior-golf-association-of-arizona
• Instagraminstagram.com/juniorgolfofaz

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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