LJT Priority Entry System

In 2014, the Legends Junior Tour created a priority entry system for all ‘Open’ events. Players who have distinguished themselves in previous Tier 1 and 2 competitions will be given priority over other players. Registration for each ‘Open’ event will begin approximately 10 weeks prior to the tournament start date (with the exception of the Winter Classic and Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic). The priority entry procedure will determine status of players on the pending list. Once the event registration period closes, players with Priority Status will be added to the field on a space-available basis. Any remaining spots in the field will be filled by players without Priority Status in the order registrations were received.

When registering for any ‘Open’ event, all players will be placed on the pending/wait list. A player will not be charged the tournament entry fee until they have been accepted into the tournament. At that point, the credit card on file will be charged the tournament entry fee. Please check the championship information page for specific eligibility requirements for each championship.

Tier 1 = LJT Championships


Tier 2 = NTPGA All-American Tour, STPGA Prestige Tour

Note: Players who meet the Priority Entry System criteria are not guaranteed a spot in the field, but will be added on a space-available basis. In the event that the number of players with Priority Status exceeds the tournament field size, champions of Tier 1 & Tier 2 events will be added first with the remaining Priority players being added in order of sign-up.


2022 Open Events

Boys 15-18 Division

Players who meet the following criteria will be given priority:

For the Winter Classic

  • Champion of 2021 Tier 1 Event
  • Finished in top 5 of any 2021 Tier 1 event (Top 3 for Girls)
  • Finished in top 3 of any 2021 Tier 2 event (Champion for Girls)
  • Top 50 on 2021 LJT Player of the Year Points List (Top 15 for Girls)
  • Top 1000 in Junior Golf Scoreboard overall rankings (Top 750 for Girls)

For the Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic and Spring Preview:

  • Champion of 2021 Tier 1 Event
  • Finished in top 10 of any 2022 Tier 1 event (Top 5 for Girls)
  • Finished in top 5 of any 2022 Tier 2 event (Top 3 for Girls)
  • Finished in top 5 of any 2021 Tier 1 event (Top 3 for Girls)
  • Finished in top 3 of any 2021 Tier 2 event (Champion for Girls)
  • Top 1000 in Junior Golf Scoreboard overall rankings (Top 750 for Girls)

For the Flodder Financial Shootout and Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship:

  • Champion of 2021 Tier 1 Event
  • Finished in top 10 of any 2022 Tier 1 event (Top 5 for Girls)
  • Finished in top 5 of any 2022 Tier 2 event (Top 3 for Girls)
  • Top 50 on 2022 LJT Player of the Year Points List (Top 20 for Girls)
  • Top 1000 in Junior Golf Scoreboard overall rankings (Top 750 for Girls)

For the Collegiate Preview:

  • Champion of 2021 Tier 1 Event
  • Finished in the top 10 of any 2022 Tier 1 event (Top 5 for Girls)
  • Finished in the top 5 of any 2022 Tier 2 event (Top 3 for Girls)
  • Top 50 on the 2022 LJT Player of the Year Points List (Top 20 for Girls)
  • Top 1000 in Junior Golf Scoreboard overall rankings (Top 750 for Girls)

For the Fall Challenge, James A. Ragan Memorial and North Texas Classic:

  • Champion of 2021 Tier 1 Event
  • Finished in top 10 of any 2022 Tier 1 event (Top 5 for Girls)
  • Finished in top 5 of any 2022 Tier 2 event (Top 3 for Girls)
  • Top 50 on 2022 LJT Player of the Year Points List (Top 20 for Girls)
  • Top 1000 in Junior Golf Scoreboard overall rankings (Top 750 for Girls)

Note: Players can earn Priority Entry Status only through the Overall Boys and Overall Girls Division through Tier 2 events.

Note: Rankings from Junior Golf Scoreboard will be as of the Registration Deadline for the event.

Boys 14 & Under Division
Players who meet the following criteria will be given priority:

For all 2022 Open Events

  • Champion of 2021 Tier 1 Event
  • Champion of 2021 Tier 2 Event
  • Champion of 2022 Tier 1 Event
  • Champion of 2022 Tier 2 Event

Note: Any player transitioning from the Boys 14 & Under division to the Boys 15-18 division will earn priority status based on these criteria:

  • Top 10 on 2021 LJT Player of the Year Points List (Boys 14 & Under)
  • Winner of any 2021 Tier 1 event

Note: All events must meet the following criteria to be eligible for Players to earn Priority Entry Status:

  1. Events must have a minimum of 10 players in the division
  2. Events must be completed before the Registration Deadline

Priority Entry for Texas Junior Amateur: HERE

*The Legends Junior Tour reserves the right to change the Priority Entry Guidelines after each season