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SJGT Wins 4th Annual Nike Cup - 9/7/2010 1:56:53 PM
The Southeastern Junior Golf Tour won the 4th Annual Nike Cup 43 to 42.5 over the Cannongate Junior Tour, which is based out of Georgia. The Nike Cup is a Ryder Cup style event that featured... Full Story

SJGT Will Conduct Two Events This Weekend - 9/7/2010 12:51:58 PM
The SJGT will conduct the Southeastern Junior in Georgia and the Cambrian Ridge Junior Classic in Alabama on September 11 & 12. The Southeastern Junior will be held at the Country Club of Columbus,... Full Story

Former SJGT Member Bobby Wyatt Fires 57 at Alabama State Junior Championship - 8/24/2010 12:42:29 PM
Former SJGT player Bobby Wyatt fired a 14-under-par 57 (26-31) at the 2010 Alabama Golf Association’s State Boys Junior Championship which is being held at the par-71 Country Club of... Full Story

First Round Leaders Cornelius and Harrell Win at TPC Sawgrass - 8/24/2010 12:42:08 PM
First round leaders Hunter Cornelius of Ringgold, Georgia and Alex Harrell of Phenix City, Alabama claimed the overall titles at the SJGT TPC Junior Classic in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The field... Full Story

2010 SJGT College Signees - 8/24/2010 12:41:53 PM
2010 SJGT Signing Day Female Lindsay Adams - Kennesaw State University Hannah Collier - University of Alabama Hannah Duffie - Florida Southern College Mary Langdon Gallagher -... Full Story

2010 Nike Cup - 8/24/2010 12:41:44 PM
The Nike Cup is a Ryder Cup style event that matches the top junior golfers from the SJGT against those from Georgia’s Cannongate Junior Tour. The SJGT team is made up of top performers in SJGT... Full Story

2010 Nike Cup - 8/24/2010 12:41:38 PM
The Southeastern Junior Golf Tour is pleased to announce the 2010 Nike Cup, which will be played on Labor Day weekend at RTJ Trail’s Capitol Hill in Prattville, Alabama. The Ryder Cup Style event... Full Story

2010 SJGT Southeastern Junior - 8/2/2010 2:53:06 PM
We only have 3 total spots left for the 2010 SJGT Southeastern Junior event that will be held September 11-12 at the Country Club of Columbus in Columbus, Georgia. Spots are first-come, first-serve... Full Story

SJGT Alums Qualify for US Open - 7/12/2010 8:45:08 AM
Former SJGT player Russell Henley and Hudson Swafford qualified for the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach. Henley qualified at the Ansley Golf Club’s Settindown Creek in Roswell, Ga. Henley took the... Full Story

Appleyard Captures 2010 SJGT Match Play - 7/12/2010 8:42:59 AM
Taylor Appleyard of Prattville, Alabama won the 2010 SJGT Match Play Championship. Appleyard started match play as the number two seed and went on to win her morning match 7&6 over Chloe Bootstaylor.... Full Story

2010 SJGT Match Play Round Three & Semi-Final Matches - 7/12/2010 8:42:50 AM
2010 SJGT MATCH PLAY RESULTS Round Three Match Results Sanders Def. Bettcher - 5&4 Peter Def. Klotz - 2&1 Romano Def. Harper - 4&3 Clowdus Def. Stell - 1 up Semi Final... Full Story

SJGT Members Shine at State High School Championships - 6/21/2010 5:07:57 PM
Several SJGT members from Alabama and Georgia recently competed in their state high school golf championships. Alabama’s championship was held at the RTJ Trail’s Hampton Cove in Owens Crossroads. ... Full Story

Current Collegiate Rosters Full of Past SJGT Members - 6/21/2010 5:06:54 PM
The SJGT is in its 17th season and is looking forward to many more. A number of junior golfers have passed through our Tour over the years. The SJGT is proud to present you with the latest list of... Full Story

Nike Challenge - 5/26/2010 10:21:01 AM
This year we are adding an additional competition (The Nike Challenge) to the 2010 season supported by the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour and Nike. There will be awards given to the top 3 Nike points... Full Story

Klipstein and Court Claim Their First Titles at Douglas - 5/26/2010 10:20:25 AM
Josh Klipstein of Norcross, Georgia and Lauren Court of Lawrenceville, Georgia were crowned as the overall champions of the Douglas Junior Classic. This was the first overall win for both golfers.... Full Story

Former SJGT Player Wilcox Wins First Professional Event - 5/26/2010 10:19:45 AM
Southeastern Junior Golf Tour Alumnus Will Wilcox of Pell City, Alabama notched his first professional win this past weekend as he claimed the NGA Hooter Tour’s Savannah Lakes Village Classic. The... Full Story

Former SJGT Alums Shine in College Conference Tournaments - 5/26/2010 10:19:26 AM
Several Former SJGT Players recently performed well in their conference championships. We would like to recognize some of our alumni that had a top-10 finish in these events. Many other former... Full Story

SJGT Ready for Two Events this Weekend - 2/11/2010 1:14:18 PM
The SJGT will conduct the Sea Island Junior Classic in Georgia and the Lakewood Junior Classic in Alabama on February 13 & 14. The Sea Island Junior Classic will be held on the Retreat Course at the... Full Story

ROBERT TRENT JONES JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MERGES WITH SOUTHEASTERN JUNIOR GOLF TOUR - 2/8/2010 6:09:27 PM
Two of the major youth golf programs in the Southeast have combined forces to create one of the largest programs for up and coming golfers in the U.S. The new tour will be under the umbrella of the... Full Story

Metz and Philaphet Named 2009 SJGT Players of the Year - 2/8/2010 6:09:09 PM
Carrie Metz of Carnesville, Georgia and Joe Philaphet of Riverdale, Georgia were named the 2009 SJGT Players of the Year. Metz, in the Female 15-19 division, played in nine tournaments prior to the... Full Story

Kurey and Thompson Recieve 2009 SJGT Sportsmanship Awards - 2/8/2010 6:08:54 PM
Emily Kurey of Alpharetta, Georgia and Carter Thompson of Tallahassee, Florida were the recipients of the 2009 SJGT Sportsmanship Awards. Kurey and Thompson displayed an overall positive outlook at... Full Story

Hoang and Pisciotta are 2009 SJGT Most Improved Players - 2/8/2010 6:08:37 PM
Jessica Hoang of North Augusta, South Carolina and Michael Pisciotta of Alpharetta, Georgia claimed the 2009 SJGT Most Improved Awards. Hoang improved her 2009 stroke average from 83 to 77.85 prior... Full Story

Bettcher, Holt Claim Titles at Camp Creek - 2/8/2010 6:08:00 PM
Jared Bettcher of Auburn, Alabama and Joanna Holt of Pensacola, Florida were crowned as the overall champions of the SJGT Camp Creek Junior Classic on January 17th. The tournament was held at the... Full Story

SJGT Four-Ball Set for January 30-31 - 1/25/2010 11:26:45 AM
The SJGT Four-Ball will take place January 30-31. The event will be held at the Robert Trent Jones Trail’s Grand National (Lake Course) in Opelika, Alabama. Each team will consist of TWO players,... Full Story

Hogan Vaughn Dies in Car Accident - 1/25/2010 11:26:22 AM
The SJGT is sad to report that Hogan Vaughn who is from Huntsville, Alabama died in a car accident on Friday night, October 23. Hogan who is 17 years old and a senior in high school has been a member... Full Story

Collins and Kuhlo Win Inaugural Glen Arven Event - 11/12/2009 11:21:27 AM
First round leaders Branden Collins and Carlton Kuhlo of Tallahassee were the overall champions at the inaugural Glen Arven Junior Classic held October 3-4. Glen Arven Country Club in Thomasville,... Full Story

Carter Thompson Makes Donation to SJGT for the Bradley Johnson Memorial Foundation - 11/12/2009 11:21:04 AM
SJGT member Carter Thompson recently participated in the American Junior Golf Association’s “Playing it Forward” charity program. Thompson, from Tallahassee, gathered donations for every birdie he... Full Story

2009 College Signees - 11/12/2009 11:20:53 AM
Female Heather Altiser - Columbus State Betsy Birchall - William & Mary Kristin Bourg - Lee University Emilie Burger - University of Georgia Kathryn Fowler - Ole Miss Lindsey Gipson... Full Story

2009 AJGA Exemptions - 11/12/2009 11:20:43 AM
The SJGT announces the 2009 SJGT Tournaments that will have AJGA Exemptions in 2009! JANUARY 17-18 – SANCTUARY COVE FEBRUARY 7-8 – DANIEL ISLAND FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1 – CALLAWAY... Full Story

Tomlinson and Harrell win at TPC Sawgrass - 10/8/2009 11:43:43 AM
JD Tomlinson of Gainesville, Florida and Alex Harrell of Phenix City, Alabama captured the overall titles at the SJGT TPC Junior Classic held July 21-22 at the TPC at Sawgrass resort in Ponte Vedra... Full Story

SJGT UGA/AutoTrader.com Invitational Field is Posted - 10/8/2009 11:42:56 AM
The SJGT UGA/AutoTrader.com Invitational will take place October 17-18 at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens. The SJGT Staff looked at the following when selecting players for... Full Story

Sellers Defeats McDonald for 2009 Match Play Championship - 10/8/2009 11:42:32 AM
William Sellers of Montgomery defeated Wilson McDonald of Mobile on the 19th hole to claim the 2009 SJGT Match Play Championship. The event was held on the Lake Course at the Robert Trent Jones Golf... Full Story

Hans and Watts Win Brad Willis Memorial - 10/8/2009 11:41:31 AM
Andrew Hans of Birmingham and Caitlin Watts of LaGrange, Ga. were crowned the Overall Male and Female Champions at the 2009 SJGT Brad Willis Memorial. The two-day, 36-hole event was held at the... Full Story

Klotz and Metz Take Doublegate - 10/8/2009 11:41:16 AM
Jonathan Klotz of Columbus, Ga. and Carrie Metz of Carnesville, Ga., won the Overall Male and Female titles at the Doublegate Junior Classic at Doublegate Country Club in Albany, Ga. Klotz... Full Story

SJGT Match Play Champioship Quarterfinal and Semifinal Results - 8/3/2009 3:45:26 PM
2009 SJGT Match Play Championship Championship Match William Sellers (6) defeats Wilson McDonald (1) 19 Holes Quarterfinal Results McLeod... Full Story

Rogers and Love win in Nashville - 8/3/2009 3:44:50 PM
Mason Rogers of Boaz, Alabama and Olivia Love of Columbia, Tennessee captured the overall titles at the SJGT Gaylord Springs Junior Classic on July 13-14. The event was held at the Gaylord Springs... Full Story

Playoffs needed for O' Toole and Knight to claim titles at SJGT Southern Junior - 8/3/2009 3:43:35 PM
Sudden death playoffs were needed to determine the Male and Female overall champions at the SJGT Southern Junior in Opelika, Alabama on July 7-8. Casey O’ Toole of Oneonta, Alabama and Jordan Knight... Full Story

Graham and Watts Win at Furman - 8/3/2009 3:43:09 PM
Austin Graham of Powder Springs, Georgia and Caitlin Watts of LaGrange, Georgia were the overall champions at the Furman Junior Classic on June 23-24. The Furman University Course in Greenville,... Full Story

Round 2 Match Play Results and Quarterfinal Matchups - 7/16/2009 5:15:30 PM
2009 SJGT Match Play Championship Round 2 Matches 12: 30 Bettcher (8) vs. Maziar (9) – Maziar 6 & 5 12:38 Edge (7) vs. Fox (23) – Fox 1 up 12:46 McLeod... Full Story

Susan Martin claims her second national title - 7/1/2009 5:57:53 PM
Former SJGT golfer Susan Martin captured her second individual Division III golf title in Florida last month. Martin led the Methodist Monarchs to their 12th consecutive team title as well. Martin... Full Story

SJGT Alums Wrap up Collegiate Seasons with Honors - 7/1/2009 5:56:59 PM
Several former SJGT players just finished the end of their collegiate tournament schedules, some with postseason play ahead, for the 2008-09 year. Many were recently named to their respective... Full Story

Graham And Voll Win At Marietta - 7/1/2009 5:54:24 PM
First round leaders Austin Graham of Powder Springs and Katie Voll of Alpharetta were the overall champions at the inaugural Marietta Junior Classic on June 8-9. Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw,... Full Story

Discounts Available for Under Armour College Combines - 7/1/2009 5:53:52 PM
The Southeastern Junior Golf Tour is excited to announce an opportunity for our junior members to compete in the 2009 Under Armour College Golf Combines. As a SJGT member, you will receive a $100... Full Story

SJGT Alumni Spotlight: Courtney Trimble - 6/9/2009 5:09:06 PM
Courtney Trimble (formally Courtney Swaim) competed on the SJGT during the tour’s younger years. She played in many events from 1995-1998 and earned a scholarship to play at Auburn University.... Full Story

SJGT Alums Lead College Team to National Title - 6/9/2009 5:08:48 PM
Three former SJGT players who now play for Oglethorpe University recently helped lead their team to the NCAA Division III National Championship. The event was held at the PGA Golf Club in Port St.... Full Story

SJGT Music Download Cards - 5/27/2009 4:46:11 PM
Early Signees can use this link to get their Music Download. Go to us.puretracks.com. Thank you to all the SJGT Members that signed up by December 22, 2008. Please call the SJGT Office if you should... Full Story

SJGT Members Shine at Georgia State High School State Championships - 5/27/2009 4:45:36 PM
Several SJGT members participated in the 2009 Georgia State High School Golf Championships on Monday May 4th. Here is a list of members that were on the winning teams and members that were... Full Story

Scott Burroughs Completes Marathon - 5/27/2009 4:44:55 PM
Scott Burroughs, who is one of the Tournament Directors for the SJGT ran and competed in his second marathon this past weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio. The name of the marathon was the Flying Pig.... Full Story

Former SJGT Player Wins First College Event - 5/27/2009 4:44:39 PM
SJGT alum Taylor Floyd recently won the Augusta State Invitational for his first collegiate win. The event was held at the Forest Hills Golf Club, which will play host to the SJGT Forest Hills... Full Story

Alabama State High School Golf Championships - 5/27/2009 4:44:21 PM
The Alabama High School Athletic Association conducted their State Golf Championships at the Robert Trent Jones Trail’s Capitol Hill in Prattville on May 11-12. There were many SJGT members who took... Full Story

SJGT CALLAWAY JUNIOR CLASSIC - POSTPONED! - 5/4/2009 12:54:52 PM
The 2009 SJGT Callaway Junior Classic has been postponed for this weekend at Callaway Gardens. The weather forecast is for 2 to 4 inches of rain on Saturday with some severe weather and Sunday is... Full Story

SJGT Alum Named Player of the Year for Central Alabama CC - 5/4/2009 12:54:34 PM
Former SJGT player Zach Primavera, continues to make his mark on the college golf scene as he was named Player of the Year for his Central Alabama Trojan Golf Team. Primavera, who is from Lynn... Full Story

SJGT Alum Named First Team All-SEC - 5/1/2009 11:47:28 AM
Former SJGT player Dori Carter of Valdosta, Ga., was named to the 2009 All-SEC First Team recently by the Southeastern Conference. This is her second consecutive year to be named as a First Team... Full Story

Skeadas III and Hill Are Champions at Sanctuary Cove - 2/27/2009 11:50:12 AM
John Skeadas III of Savannah and Amelia Hill of St. Simons Island were crowned as the overall champions at the Sanctuary Cove Junior Classic in Waverly, Georgia over the weekend. Cool temperatures... Full Story

Emilie Burger and Jacob Harper are the 2008 SJGT Players of the Year - 2/27/2009 11:49:41 AM
Emilie Burger of Hoschton, Ga., and Jacob Harper of Valley, Ala., were named the SJGT Players of the Year at the Tournament of Champions awards banquet in Valdosta, Ga. Burger played in... Full Story

2009 Four Ball Round 2 Tee Times - 2/1/2009 8:31:34 PM
Tee # 1 8:00 AM Mark Kim/Michael Lee Michael James/Matthew McLeod 8:09 Ted Moon/Justin Cho Lee Mitchell/JM O’Toole 8:18 Andrew Hans/Joseph Webster Thomas Mitchell/Robert... Full Story

Burger and Fox win at Doublegate - 12/4/2008 9:49:38 PM
Emilie Burger of Hoschton, Georgia and Bryan Fox of Roswell, Georgia were crowned as the overall champions at the Doublegate Junior Classic held November 8-9 at Doublegate Country Club in Albany,... Full Story

Two Past SJGT Members Team up at the PGA Tour Viking Classic - 11/12/2008 4:22:26 PM
Patton Kizzire and Jake Lambert are a team this week at the Viking Classic which is the PGA Tour event this week in Madison, Mississippi. The tournament is being played at Annandale CC and play... Full Story

SJGT Looks at Alumni Playing in College - 11/12/2008 4:21:58 PM
The Southeastern Junior Golf Tour will heading into its 16th season in 2009 and the tour has seen many previous members carry their golf game into the collegiate level. The tour decided to take a... Full Story

2008 AJGA Exemptions - 11/12/2008 4:21:30 PM
February 2-3 – Daniel Island Junior Classic – Charleston, SC February 16-17 – Hampton Club Junior Classic – St. Simons Island, GA February 16-17 – Craft Farms Junior Classic – Gulf Shores,... Full Story

2008 SJGT Signees - 11/12/2008 4:21:24 PM
The SJGT is watching a number of its members sign their letters of intent as to where they will start their college golf career. This week is the early signing period for the 2008 Class. The SJGT... Full Story

First round leaders Blackston and Burnett win in Gainesville - 5/30/2008 10:02:12 PM
First round leaders Kyle Blackston of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and Katie Burnett of Brunswick, Georgia hung on to win the overall titles at the SJGT University of Florida Junior Classic. The Donald... Full Story