Why Play in the Turner Piping & Refrigeration Vermont Junior Tour — And How to Get Started

For junior golfers across the state, the Vermont Golf Association offers one of the best opportunities to learn, compete, and grow in the game through the Turner Piping & Refrigeration Vermont Junior Tour. Whether you’re just getting into competitive golf or looking to take your game to the next level, the Junior Tour provides a welcoming and structured pathway to improve.

The Benefits of Playing on the Junior Tour

1. Learn the Game Through Competition

There’s no substitute for on-course experience. The Junior Tour gives players the chance to compete in real tournament settings, helping them understand scoring, rules, and course management. These are skills that simply can’t be replicated on the driving range.

2. Build Confidence and Independence

Tournament golf teaches juniors how to manage nerves, make decisions, and stay focused under pressure. Over time, players gain confidence not just in their golf game, but in themselves.

3. Play Great Courses Across Vermont

From local favorites to some of the state’s most respected venues, the Junior Tour schedule introduces players to a variety of courses and conditions. It’s a fun and exciting way to experience golf throughout Vermont.

4. Make Friends and Be Part of the Golf Community

The Junior Tour is more than just competition—it’s a community. Players meet other junior golfers from around the state, creating friendships and connections that often last well beyond a single season.

5. A Pathway to Bigger Opportunities

For juniors with competitive goals, the Tour can be a stepping stone to high school golf, collegiate opportunities, and VGA championships. Learning how to compete early sets the foundation for long-term success.

6. No Membership Cost

One of the biggest advantages of the Junior Tour is accessibility. There is no membership fee, making it easy for any junior golfer in Vermont to get involved and start competing.

7. Scholarship Opportunities Beyond the Course

Participation in VGA programs like the Junior Tour connects players to opportunities beyond competition—including support for their future education through the Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund.

Established in 1964, the Scholarship Fund has awarded financial assistance to hundreds of Vermont students pursuing higher education. While scholarships are not based solely on golf performance, being involved in the game—through programs like the Junior Tour—can strengthen a student’s connection to the golf community and the values the fund represents: integrity, sportsmanship, and dedication.

For many junior golfers, it’s another meaningful way the game can open doors both on and off the course.

How to Get Started

Getting started on the Turner Piping & Refrigeration Vermont Junior Tour is simple:

Step 1: Create a VGA Account

All players must create an account through the VGA’s tournament platform on Golf Genius.
👉 Create your account here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/2279627

Step 2: Explore the Junior Tour Schedule

Once your account is set up, browse the full Junior Tour calendar and find events that fit your schedule and experience level.
👉 View the schedule here: https://www.golfgenius.com/leagues/36586/v2_customer_directories/10403

Step 3: Register for Events

Sign up for events directly through your account. Many tournaments are one-day competitions, making it easy to jump in and start playing.

Step 4: Show Up and Compete

Arrive ready to play, follow the rules, and most importantly—have fun. Whether it’s your first event or your tenth, every round is a chance to learn and improve.

Start Your Journey

The Turner Piping & Refrigeration Vermont Junior Tour is designed to make competitive golf approachable, affordable, and enjoyable for juniors of all skill levels. It’s where players take their first steps into tournament golf—and where many begin a lifelong love for the game.

Register today and take your game to the next level.