PING has announced the launch of the PING Junior Golf Tour as the brand further strengthens its dedication to growing junior golf across the UK.
The initiative builds on a 15-year partnership with the Northern Junior Tour, expanding the tour’s reach to a national level and providing competitive and enjoyable opportunities to a greater number of junior golfers.
While doing so, the tour remains committed to preserving its community-driven spirit, introducing innovative and inclusive initiatives that will allow young players to develop their skills and grow within the sport.
“We’re delighted to be launching the PING Junior Golf Tour in 2025 and further expanding our support of junior golf in the UK,” said Matt Clark, European marketing manager at PING Europe. “We have a great relationship with Jason Budd (founder/tour director) and Mike Greener (tour director) and they’ve done a fantastic job in creating an incredibly strong golfing community.”
“The PING Junior Golf Tour will maintain its community-oriented atmosphere, fostering a supportive yet competitive environment for players of all skill levels, and further cementing PING’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting the game at grassroots level. Regardless of age or ability, we want everybody to come to our events, have fun, and play their best,” added Matt.
The PING Junior Golf Tour is for junior golfers aged 6-21, with the Grand Final set to take place at Thonock Park in Gainsborough.
Having been based in the north of England originally, in recent years the tour has grown to encompass events in other parts of England and Scotland. In 2025, it will host 20 tournaments – split into age and gender categories and nine and 18-hole events – at clubs from London to Lundin.
In Northern Golfer’s circulation area, tournaments will take place at venues including Brancepeth Castle, Silloth on Solway, Rockliffe Hall, Ramside Hall and The Northumberland.
