Program FAQs
Who is on Team Georgia?
The Team Georgia Selection Committee, made up of representatives from the Georgia State Golf Association and the Georgia Section of the PGA of America, will name 12 boys and 12 girls to Team Georgia in 2027. Athletes earn their way on to the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2026 season.
What criteria will be used to select Team Georgia?
Players will earn points for included events throughout 2026*, and these points will determine the standings to be used for team selection. The Selection Committee will name 10 boys and 10 girls to Team Georgia directly from the point standings. Remaining spots on the team will be determined using the point standings as the primary criterion but will be named exclusively by the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee reserves the right to exclude a player from the selection process, regardless of his or her position in the points standings, for conduct it determines is unbecoming a representative of Team Georgia.
*Players must play in at least one (1) GSGA or Georgia PGA event included in the criteria listed below in order to be considered for Team Georgia selection.
Do you need to be a Georgia resident to be part of Team Georgia?
Yes. Only U.S. Citizens who are Georgia residents are eligible for Team Georgia.
What are the age requirements to be part of Team Georgia in 2027?
Players must be 13 years old by January 1, 2027, have not reached their 19th birthday by July 17, 2026, and must not be enrolled in college for the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 school year.
Are there any other requirements to be on Team Georgia?
Players must be a member of the Georgia State Golf Association and have an established Handicap Index® and enter all eligible scores to be eligible for Team Georgia. Boys must have a Handicap Index® of 2.4 or better. Girls must have a Handicap Index® of 5.4 or better. Read more about Handicap Index® here.
When will Team Georgia start?
Team Georgia (2026) will be named in early 2026. Team members will participate in Team Georgia programming in 2026. Players must earn their way onto the team each year.
What are the benefits of being on Team Georgia?
Once an athlete commits to Team Georgia, they can expect to receive team gear, invitations to in-person athlete development sessions and social gatherings, virtual programming covering a variety of player development topics, exemptions into select competitions, membership to Youth on Course Georgia, support and mentorship from the Team Georgia staff and captains, and access to other resources and benefits as available.
If an athlete is part of Team Georgia, are they automatically a part of the USNDP?
Yes! Once named to Team Georgia, athletes are part of the USNDP for the following calendar year. The USNDP will provide benefits and recognition to Team Georgia participants. These benefits may include recognition on the USGA/USNDP website and social media, expedited USNDP grant program access, exemptions to local AJGA events, invites to future USNDP camps, and access to the official USNDP statistical platform.
If an athlete is part of Team Georgia, are they automatically a member of the National Junior Team?
No. The National Junior Team will be for a select and relatively small number of athletes compared to the number of athletes on State Teams.
How do I learn more about the USNDP, including National Junior Team selection criteria and USNDP grants?
More information about the USNDP, including a more extensive list of FAQs, can be found HERE.
Interested in more information or have questions?
Please contact Jeremy Freyman at jfreyman@gsga.org.
