The 2026 Junior Golf League season begins this Sunday at Hampton Golf Club, kicking off what is anticipated to be the biggest and strongest JGL season yet.
Presented by Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB), the Junior Golf League (JGL) is a province-wide series of one-day events aimed at helping young golfers becomemore involved in the game through a fun, welcoming, and competitive environment. Hosted at courses all throughout New Brunswick, the league creates opportunities for juniors to improve their skills, gain valuable experience on the course, and grow their passion for golf.
Since the launch of the program three years ago, the JGL has grown into one of Golf NB’s strongest junior participation programs. In 2025 alone, 230 unique junior golfers took part in the league, combining for more than 450 total participants throughout the season.
That growth has continued year after year. What started as six events in the league’s first season increased to 10 events in two years and now has expanded to 14 events scheduled for this upcoming season. This Sunday’s opening event in Hampton is also expected to be the largest JGL event to date, with 88 junior golfers registered to hit the course this weekend.
The increased 2026 JGL schedule also brings stronger geographic coverage across New Brunswick, allowing more families, clubs, and junior golfers to be part of the program. The continued growth of the JGL just shows the increasing demand for accessible junior golf opportunities and the growing excitement surrounding the game of golf across the province.
While competition is an important aspect of the league, the JGL also heavily focuses on helping juniors develop values that extend far beyond the golf course. Through the program, players are introduced to the importance of discipline, perseverance, integrity, respect, and sportsmanship, while also learning more about the rules, etiquette, and pathways into competitive golf. The league was developed to make competitive golf feel more approachable for juniors and families, while continuing to grow participation across the province, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere for players at every stage of their golf journey.
Golf NB would also like to recognize and extend a major thank you to Philson Ltd. for its continued support as the primary sponsor of the Junior Golf League. Support from Philson, along with the leagues other valued sponsors, help make the JGL possible and continue to create more opportunities for junior golfers across New Brunswick to get out, compete, and enjoy the game of golf.
With participation continuing to rise, the expansion of scheduled events, and the excitement building ahead of the first tournament, the 2026 JGL season is shaping up to be the strongest Junior Golf League season yet.
From first time competitors to returning players, the 2026 JGL season is ready to bring another summer full of fun, learning, and great competition for junior golfers across the province.The 2026 Junior Golf League season begins this Sunday at Hampton Golf Club, kicking off what is anticipated to be the biggest and strongest JGL season yet.