Texas Junior Golf Calendar: October Entry Deadlines and Schedule Plan

October Tournament Planning: Immediate Cutoffs and Entry Strategy

Late September is a critical window for setting your fall tournament calendar. Tournament registration deadlines for early and mid-October are closing across Texas junior tours. If you plan to compete over the next 4 to 6 weeks, your entries must be finalized immediately to secure spots in targeted fields.

College coaches evaluating fall performance look for consistency across competitive courses and established regional tours. Missing an entry deadline disrupts your competitive rhythm and limits scoring opportunities on ranked layouts.

Upcoming Texas Entry Deadlines

Here are the confirmed tournament dates and registration cutoff deadlines for the upcoming stretch in Texas:

Week 1: October 3–4 Events

• TJGT Fall Series - DFW (Tenison Park - Highlands, Dallas): Starts October 3. Entries close September 28. Open to boys and girls ages 11–18. Entry fee is $189–$209.
• Grand Prairie Fall Shootout (Prairie Lakes Golf Club, Grand Prairie): Starts October 3. Entries close October 2.

Week 2: October 10–11 Events

• LJT Fall Classic - Austin Area (Austin): Starts October 10. Entries close October 5. Open to boys and girls ages 12–18. Priority entry and pricing are managed via BlueGolf.
• Fredericksburg Fest @ LBJ (Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, Fredericksburg): Starts October 10. Entries close October 9.

Week 3: October 17–18 Events

• NTPGA Tournament Series - Fall Championship (Texas Rangers Golf Club, Arlington): Starts October 17. Entries close October 12. Open to ages 12–18. Entry fee is $150–$300.
• Lonestar Boys Invitational P (Southern Oaks Golf Club, Burleson): Starts October 17. Entries close October 16.

How to Balance Your October Tour Mix

Building an effective 4-to-6-week tournament schedule requires balancing tour levels, travel requirements, and field depth.

• Anchor with Major Regional Championships: Events such as the NTPGA Fall Championship at Texas Rangers Golf Club or the LJT Fall Classic provide higher visibility and competitive pressure on championship layouts. Prioritize these entry dates first.
• Use Open Series for Reps: Tournaments like the TJGT Fall Series at Tenison Highlands allow players to stay sharp between major events without excessive travel.
• Watch Differing Registration Windows: Tour policies vary widely. TJGT events generally close registration five days prior to tournament start at noon. The NTPGA and Legends Junior Tour utilize strict BlueGolf cutoff windows that require active annual memberships prior to registration.

Roster Planning and Registration Requirements

Before submitting entry fees, confirm your active tour memberships for the remainder of the calendar year:

• TJGT: Annual membership is $209 per season, with per-event entry fees typically running between $189 and $209.
• NTPGA: Annual junior membership is $95 per calendar year. Tournament Series event fees range from $35 to $300 depending on the level and facility.
• LJT: Requires an active STPGA junior membership. Each event follows a specific entry window and priority system.
• AJGA: The Junior Plus membership is $295 for 2026 (expires November 30, 2026). Keep in mind that AJGA open applications and withdrawal deadlines close five weeks prior to event dates at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, meaning late-fall AJGA planning must occur well in advance of regional tour signups.

Action Step for This Week

Open your tournament schedule portal today. Check your registration status for the TJGT Fall Series - DFW (closing September 28) and the LJT Fall Classic (closing October 5). Complete your entries before the midnight cutoffs to lock in your starts for the first two weeks of October.