Junior Africa Challenge
Africa's most gifted and talented junior players all converge for an epic 3-day battle on the Indian Ocean. The SA Kids Junior Africa Challenge is the continent's signature junior golf tournament! 2024 Dates: 18 August to 22 August.
Africa's Signature Junior Golf Tournament
The Junior Africa Challenges welcomes boys and girls aged 5 to 18 from the world over to compete in this annual golf tournament that offers a lifetime of memories, experiences and world-class competition to sharpen those golf skills. The 2025 tournament takes places from the 18th of August to the 22nd of August.
When is the Junior Africa Challenge?
The Sa Kids Golf Junior Africa Challenge is traditionally held around the end of Winter in South Africa, towards the end of August. In 2024 it will be held from the 18th to the 22nd of August.
Where is the Junior Africa Challenge Held?
The Junior Africa Challenge is currently held at the San Lameer Golf Resort. It is a Top 100 golf course (63 in 2022) in South Africa. The course has an interesting mix of holes due to the hilly terrain. The front nine is long and testing, while the shorter back nine has more water hazards and four shortish par 4s. Walking is allowed, but it’s mainly a cart course. The 18 hole course uses paspalum grass and includes a 9 hole mashie course for practice as well as a hotel and self-catering villas (bachelor apartments to 5-bedroom luxury homes) for players and their families.
How much does it cost to enter the Junior Africa Challenge?
Entry fees for the 2024 Junior Africa Challenge are R3700 per player. This includes green fees for the 3 day tournament, halfway house for the player on each competing day (3 days), welcome pack, caddie bib and prize giving. Accomodation, practice rounds and all other meals and amenities must be paid separately by the player and is not included in tournament fees.
What is the format of the Junior Africa Challenge?
The Junior Africa Challenge is a medal-format competition with the total 3 day score counting towards the final leaderboard. It is open to Boys & Girls aged 5 to 18. Players are placed in age and gender specific groupings and play from allocated tees.
How do I enter the Junior Africa Challenge?
Players can register for the 2024 Junior Africa Challenge by clicking on the Register Button located on the Junior Africa Challenge web page. Players must complete the registration form and pay the full registration fee to confirm their spot in the tournament. Accommodation must be organised directly with San Lameer. Families can enquire about the Junior Africa Challenge accommodation special directly from the resort.