Future Legends Junior Championship (Boys)

The Future Legends Junior Championship is a 54-hole stroke play AJGA tournament held at The Legend at Merrill Hills in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The event features a field size of 96 boys and girls ages 12 to 19, with a 36-hole cut reducing the field to the low 60% for the final rounds. The course plays approximately 6,869 yards for boys with a par of 71 and about 5,856 yards for girls with a par of 71 as well. Entry is based on AJGA Performance Stars exemptions: the top 5 boys are fully exempt, with top 10 requiring 12 stars, top 15 needing 8 stars, top 25 needing 4 stars, and 2 stars to make the cut if applicable. Girls have similar exemption tiers, with the top 3 fully exempt, followed by 12, 8, and 4 stars thresholds for other statuses. The tournament also conducts an 18-hole qualifier at The Legend at Merrill Hills, offering additional spots for players. Registration is mandatory and typically done at the club prior to play. Players are required to use the Golf Genius app for official scoring and live leaderboard updates. The Future Legends Junior Championship attracts a strong field with many past AJGA champions and college commitments. The event emphasizes guided practice rounds with strict adherence to host club policies.