The Mack Champ Girls Junior

Official Tournament Fact Sheet

Deadline to apply is February 20, 2026

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Elite Competitive Pathway to the LPGA

The Mack Champ Invitational serves as the first step in a groundbreaking competitive pathway for elite female golfers, creating a direct line from junior golf to the LPGA’s first major championship of the season.

  • The champion of the Mack Champ Invitational earns an exemption into the Mack Champ Girls Junior
  • The winner of the Mack Champ Girls Junior receives an exemption into the AJGA Nelly Invitational presented by Chevron
  • The champion of the AJGA Nelly Invitational presented by Chevron earns an exemption into the LPGA Chevron Championship

This unprecedented pathway establishes a clear, merit-based pipeline from junior golf to the LPGA, reinforcing the Mack Champ Invitational’s role as a launch point for the game’s future stars.

Tournament Overview

The Mack Champ Girls Junior presented by Chevron is a championship-level junior golf tournament designed for elite junior girl golfers. The event attracts a highly competitive field and delivers meaningful national recognition and advancement opportunities for top performers.

The tournament is built on competitive excellence, championship standards, and college-relevant outcomes.

Tournament Dates

April 16–18, 2026

Tournament Format & Schedule

  • 36 holes of individual stroke play
  • Practice Round: Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • First Round: Friday, April 17, 2026
  • Final Round: Saturday, April 18, 2026

The two-round championship format emphasizes performance consistency under competitive pressure, mirroring collegiate and elite amateur competition standards.

Championship Venue

The Mack Champ Girls Junior presented by Chevron is contested at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, the home of the LPGA Chevron Championship and the PGA Tour’s Texas Children’s Houston Open.

Competing at Memorial Park provides players the opportunity to perform on a LPGA major championship and PGA Tour–tested venue, reinforcing the tournament’s elite standard and preparing athletes for the highest levels of competitive golf.

Tournament Level

  • Elite / Championship Junior Girls Event
  • Merit-based, selective field
  • Results-driven competitive environment

Rankings & Recognition

Player performances at the Mack Champ Girls Junior presented by Chevron are recognized by major junior and amateur golf ranking organizations, including:

  • AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE)
  • Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS)

This recognition ensures that results carry national relevance within the junior golf and collegiate recruiting landscape.

Championship Incentive

AJGA Exemption

The tournament champion earns an exemption into the AJGA Nelly Invitational presented by Chevron, one of the most prestigious junior girls tournaments in the world.

This advancement opportunity firmly establishes the Mack Champ Girls Junior as a true pathway event for elite junior golfers.

Player Eligibility

  • For event  Ages 12 – 18: Juniors who have not reached their 19th birthday and have not graduated high school* as of January 1 of the event year are eligible.Once a player starts college, they are no longer eligible, regardless of age
  • Female junior golfers meeting age requirements at the time of competition
  • Demonstrated success in high-level junior or amateur competition
  • Competitive scoring history appropriate for championship-level play

Field Selection Criteria

Entry into the tournament is selective and merit-based. Selection is determined by:

  • National junior golf rankings
  • Scoring averages and recent tournament results
  • Performance in recognized junior and amateur championships
  • Exemptions granted by the Tournament Committee

The field is intentionally curated to maintain a high competitive standard.

College Coach Relevance

  • Strong, vetted field of elite junior golfers
  • Nationally recognized results
  • Championship course setup and conditions
  • Players prepared for collegiate-level competition

The Mack Champ Girls Junior presented by Chevron is an event where college-ready talent competes and performs under championship pressure.

Entry Fee

Thanks to the generosity of our presenting sponsor, Chevron, there is no entry fee for the Mack Champ Girls Junior presented by Chevron, reinforcing the tournament’s commitment to access, opportunity, and competitive excellence.

Partnership Alignment

Presented by Chevron, the tournament reflects shared values of:

  • Excellence
  • Performance
  • Leadership
  • Opportunity

Chevron’s support underscores the tournament’s commitment to high standards, elite competition, and meaningful advancement pathways.

Key Positioning Statement

The Mack Champ Girls Junior presented by Chevron is a championship-level event for elite junior golfers, contested at a major championship venue, recognized by leading ranking organizations, with the tournament champion earning an exemption into the AJGA Nelly Invitational presented by Chevron.