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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.
The address of Memorial Park Golf Course is: 1001 E Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX 77007.
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 are 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.
About Our Title Sponsor
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.
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Need to Know
Pace of Play: Pace of play guidelines can be found here. Please review them before the first round!
Spectator Golf Carts: Spectator carts are not allowed during practice or tournament rounds without a government-issued Blue Permanent Handicap placard. Please contact mci@cameronchampfoundation.org if you need a cart. For Thursday’s practice round, spectator carts can be rented for $25 per person.
Caddies: Caddies are allowed for players in the 11-and-under division.
Parking: Parking at Memorial Park Golf Course is $1 for every 3 hours. Download the ParkMobile App or pay at the kiosk.
Scorecards: Players will be required to bring a smartphone or device with internet capabilities that supports the Golf Genius app (available on iOS or Android) to use for official scorecards and live scoring. Please make sure you have the most updated version of the app. Each player will be provided with a Golf Genius ID at the starting tee and will be assigned to mark for another player in the group. Players are responsible for providing their own device and ensuring it is fully charged for the round.
Rangefinders: The Mack Champ Girls Junior allows the use of distance-measuring devices in all competitions. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or MEASURE OTHER CONDITIONS that might affect his/her play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 4.3(1).
Push Carts: Push carts (non-motorized) are approved for use by all players as permitted by the host facility. Players are responsible for providing their own push carts.
Practice Rounds: The following rules apply:
- Players must always carry or push their own bags.
- Parents, spectators, and coaches MUST always remain on the cart path. No exceptions.
- Players must play ready golf.
- Players must not hit two shots at any time during the round. After normal completion of the hole, players may choose to play an additional 2-3 putts OR chips per hole, but NOT BOTH.
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