Texas Fall Tournament Deadlines: Planning Your Next 6 Weeks

As of mid-September, the fall junior golf schedule across Texas enters a critical stretch. Between high school commitments and regional ranking events, how you structure the next four to six weeks directly impacts your competitive development and tournament resume.

Securing entry spots requires careful tracking of varying tour policies. While some tours close registration days before the event, others finalize fields over a month in advance. Missing an entry deadline eliminates opportunities to post scores on courses college coaches evaluate.

Upcoming Texas Tournament Deadlines (Late September to Late October)

Review the open registration dates for events scheduled through the end of October. Verify your tour memberships are active before attempting to register.

• NTPGA Jr Tour - West Series

Course: Riverside Golf Course (Fort Worth) Tournament Dates: September 26, 2026 Entry Deadline: September 23, 2026 Entry Fee: $35–$95 Divisions:* Ages 7–18 by division

• TJGT Fall Series - DFW

Course: Tenison Park - Highlands (Dallas) Tournament Dates: October 3–4, 2026 Entry Deadline: September 28, 2026 (noon cutoff) Entry Fee: $189–$209 Divisions:* Boys & Girls 11–18

• LJT Fall Classic - Austin area

Course: Austin area venue Tournament Dates: October 10–11, 2026 Entry Deadline: October 5, 2026 Entry Fee: Set on BlueGolf entry page Divisions:* Boys & Girls 12–18

• NTPGA Tournament Series - Fall Championship

Course: Texas Rangers Golf Club (Arlington) Tournament Dates: October 17–18, 2026 Entry Deadline: October 12, 2026 Entry Fee: $150–$300 Divisions:* Ages 12–18

• TJGT Fall Series - Austin

Course: Grey Rock Golf Club (Austin) Tournament Dates: October 24–25, 2026 Entry Deadline: October 19, 2026 (noon cutoff) Entry Fee: $189–$209 Divisions:* Boys & Girls 11–18

• HJGT Texas Fall Open

Course: Houston area venue Tournament Dates: October 31 – November 1, 2026 Entry Deadline: October 26, 2026 Entry Fee: $200–$350 Divisions:* Boys & Girls 11–18

Understanding Entry Windows and Policies

Different junior tours operate on distinct operational timelines. Understanding these systems prevents missed starts:

• AJGA: Applications close roughly five weeks prior to tournament week at 3:00 p.m. ET. For example, the AJGA Open Qualifier starting October 5 closed its registration on September 1. If you plan to target AJGA events later in the winter, factor in that 35-day window.
• TJGT: Entries typically close five days prior to tournament start at noon. Membership is $209 per season, with tournament entries ranging from $189 to $209.
• LJT (Legends Junior Tour): Operates through STPGA junior membership on BlueGolf using a priority entry system. Each championship has its own entry window, and top-tier events fill based on exemption criteria.
• NTPGA: Annual junior membership is $95. Single-day West Series events close three days prior, while major multi-day events like the Fall Championship at Texas Rangers Golf Club carry higher fees ($150–$300) and stricter cutoffs.
• HJGT: Annual membership is $99. Fields close when full or at the published deadline on tournaments.hjgt.org.

Structuring Your 4 to 6 Week Fall Block

Do not overload your calendar with back-to-back travel weekends if it compromises your preparation or school performance. College coaches prioritize scoring differential, field strength, and consistency over sheer volume.

1. Balance Multi-Day Majors and Local Reps

Pair 36-hole ranking tournaments (such as TJGT at Tenison Park or Grey Rock, or the NTPGA Fall Championship at Texas Rangers Golf Club) with local single-day events (like the NTPGA West Series at Riverside). Single-day events serve as low-pressure scoring tests to refine course management between major competitive weekends.

2. Factor Course Types Into Your Selection

Look closely at the venues. High-demand championship layouts like Texas Rangers Golf Club demand long-iron accuracy and course management under tournament conditions. Build your practice plan specifically around the design challenges of the host site at least two weeks before the tournament date.

3. Track Registration Cutoffs Weekly

Do not rely on open spots remaining on deadline day. Tours often reach capacity before the official close date. Mark entry deadlines in your calendar for two weeks prior to the cutoff.

This Week's Action Step

Select two target events from the October schedule (such as TJGT at Tenison Park or LJT Fall Classic in Austin). Check your active membership status on the hosting tour's portal and submit your registrations before Friday.