Winter Classic
Date: January 17-18, 2026
Host Club: Dallas Athletic Club – Blue Course
TGA Staff Contact: Scott Davidson, Tournament Director
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: January 17-18, 2026
Host Club: Dallas Athletic Club – Blue Course
Address: 4111 Dallas Athletic Club Drive Dallas, Texas 75228
Phone: (972) 279-3671
TGA Staff Contact: Scott Davidson, Tournament Director
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $300
Eligibility: Players must have a current membership with a member of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. Players can renew or sign up with the Northern Texas PGA or the Southern Texas PGA membership to be eligible to play.
Entry Procedure: Players will be added to the field according to the Priority Entry System immediately following the close of registration. For more information, please check the Eligibility & Entry Procedures here.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 36 holes of stroke play. The field is limited to 84 players.
Divisions: Boys 15 -18, Boys 14 & Under, Girls 12-18
Practice Round Information: The official practice round date is Friday, January 16. Players may begin contacting the club beginning Friday, January 9 to schedule a practice round. .
AJGA PBE Available: AJGA Performance Stars for approved divisions can be found here.
LJT Exemptions Available: Available tournament exemptions can be found here.
Starting Times/Pairings Information
Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than Wednesday, January 14. Pairings will be listed online on the tournament homepage. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening following the completion of the first round. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
Host Hotel
The LJT has partnered with the following hotel(s) to serve as the designated host hotel for the Winter Classic:
More Information Coming Soon
Rules of Golf
The Championship will be contested under the 2023 Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A, its interpretations and clarifications, 2025 Legends Junior Tour Local Rules and Terms of Competition. For more information on rules, visit the USGA Rules of Golf Hub.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, December 10
9:00 AM – Registration Opens
Friday, January 2
5:00 PM – Registration Closes
Friday, January 2
6:00 PM – Players Added to Field
Friday, January 9
9:00 AM – Players May Contact Club for Practice Round
Wednesday, January 14
3:00 PM – Pairings Released
Friday, January 16
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Official Practice Rounds
Saturday, January 17
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Round 1 Begins off 1 & 10 Tees
3:00 PM – Pairings Made for Final Round
Sunday, January 18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Round 2 Begins off 1 & 10 Tees
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
Tournament Updates
Dent, Taylor, and Bounds Win Winter Classic
Dent, Taylor, and Bounds Win Winter Classic Dallas – Grapevine’s Declan Dent captures the LJT title at the 2026 Winter Classic carding a very impressive 8-under 64. Joseph...
Mowad Takes Early Lead at Winter Classic as Tight Races Emerge Across All Divisions
Mowad Takes Early Lead at Winter Classic as Tight Races Emerge Across All Divisions Maddox Mowad shot a brisk 2-under 70 in the first round of the Winter Classic, leading the Boys 15-18 Division by one stroke heading into the final round at The Dallas Athletic Club....
HOST CLUB
4111 Dallas Athletic Club Dr, Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 279-3671 | Website
Tournament Updates
Dent, Taylor, and Bounds Win Winter Classic
Dent, Taylor, and Bounds Win Winter Classic Dallas – Grapevine’s Declan Dent captures the LJT title at the 2026 Winter Classic carding a very impressive 8-under 64. Joseph...
Mowad Takes Early Lead at Winter Classic as Tight Races Emerge Across All Divisions
Mowad Takes Early Lead at Winter Classic as Tight Races Emerge Across All Divisions Maddox Mowad shot a brisk 2-under 70 in the first round of the Winter Classic, leading the Boys 15-18 Division by one stroke heading into the final round at The Dallas Athletic Club....
