100th Texas Junior Amateur presented by Edwin Watts Golf Shops to Award USGA Exemption for Fourth Consecutive Year

The 100th Texas Junior Amateur presented by Edwin Watts Golf Shops will take place at Stonebriar Country Club and will carry extraordinary significance this June as the landmark edition has once again been named an official USGA Exemption Event for the fourth consecutive year.

The champion of the Boys and Girls Division will earn a coveted exemption into the their respective U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, providing a direct pathway to one of the most elite stages in amateur golf and further elevating the stature of Texas’ premier junior championship.

In a year already defined by history, tradition, and celebration, the continuation of USGA exemption status adds a powerful competitive edge to the centennial playing of the championship. What began 100 years ago as a state championship has grown into one of the most respected junior events in the country — and in 2026, the stakes have never been higher.

For generations, the Texas Junior Amateur has served as a proving ground for the state’s brightest young talent. Its champions have gone on to succeed at the collegiate level, compete on national stages, and build professional careers. Year after year, the championship has demanded excellence — not only in skill, but in poise, discipline, and resilience.

Reaching the 100th playing represents far more than longevity. It reflects a century of opportunity, competition, and commitment to developing junior golf in Texas.

“This championship has always been about more than a trophy,” said Legends Junior Tour Director Scott Davidson. “It represents growth, opportunity, and the pursuit of excellence. To celebrate our 100th playing while once again awarding a direct exemption into the U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur elevates this moment even further.”

The exemption into the U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur places the Texas Junior Amateur champion into elite company. The national championship annually features the top junior golfers from across the country and around the world, serving as a launching pad for many of the game’s brightest stars.

With that opportunity on the line, every round in June will carry added intensity. Every leaderboard movement will matter. And for one competitor, history will meet opportunity in the most meaningful way possible.

The fourth consecutive year as an official USGA Exemption Event underscores the Texas Junior Amateur’s reputation for championship-caliber competition and organizational excellence. It also reflects the continued strength of junior golf across the state.

Anticipation is building for what is expected to be one of the strongest and deepest fields in championship history. With the centennial milestone, the prestige of the title, and a national exemption at stake, Texas’ top junior players will arrive prepared to compete at the highest level.

The championship experience — from course setup to competition standards — mirrors that of a major amateur event. Players are tested mentally and physically across multiple days of demanding championship conditions. In this historic edition, the atmosphere promises to match the magnitude of the moment.

Beyond the competition itself, the 100th Texas Junior Amateur stands as a celebration of the players, families, volunteers, and communities who have shaped its legacy over the past century. Alumni and supporters will look back on decades of memorable moments while a new generation steps forward to create the next chapter.

As June approaches, excitement continues to grow across the Texas golf community. The centennial championship is not simply a reflection of the past — it is a bold step into the future of junior golf in the state.

The 100th Texas Junior Amateur presented by Edwin Watts Golf Shops will have the final nine holes of the Boys Division and Girls Division broadcasted live via Championship Golf Network. This marks the second consecutive year the final nine holes of each division will be broadcasted as the Legends Junior Tour continues to elevate and improve the experiences of playing in elite competition.

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