USNDP Team Missouri
Across Missouri, top junior golfers are selected for this unique opportunity to strengthen their golf game and represent the Show Me State on a national level.
Inaugural Team Coming Late 2027
A Show-Me State Collaboration
The Missouri State Junior Team is part of the USNDP State Junior Team program, providing a pathway for Missouri’s top junior golfers to develop and compete at a higher level. Through collaboration between the USGA, Missouri Golf and other junior golf organizations, the program creates development, competition and talent identification opportunities for elite golfers ages 13–18 while connecting Missouri players to the broader national development pathway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will be on Team Missouri?
The Team Missouri Committee will name 8 boys and 8 girls to Team Missouri in 2027. Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2027 season.
Do you need to be a Missouri resident to be part of Team Missouri?
Yes. Only players who are Missouri residents and U.S. citizens are eligible for Team Missouri.
How old do you need to be to be part of Team Missouri?
Players must be 13 years old by January 1, 2028, have not reached their 19th birthday on or before the completion of the respective 2028 USGA Junior Amateur Championship (U.S. Girls’ Junior – July 15th; U.S. Junior Amateur – July 22th), and must not be enrolled in college for the 2027-2028 school year.
Are there any other requirements to be on Team Missouri?
Players must have an established Handicap Index® and enter all eligible scores to be eligible for Team Missouri.
Read more about Handicap Index® HERE.
When will Team Missouri start?
Team Missouri will be named in late 2027. Team members will participate in Team Missouri programming and benefits in 2028. Players must earn their way onto the team each year.
If an athlete is part of Team Missouri, are they automatically a part of the U.S. National Development Program?
Yes! Once named to Team Missouri, athletes are a part of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) for the following calendar year. The USNDP will provide benefits and recognition to Team Missouri participants. These benefits may include recognition on the USGA/USNDP website and social media, streamlined USNDP grant applications, exemptions into local AJGA events, and access to the official USNDP statistical platform and athlete development resources.
Read more about the USNDP HERE.
If an athlete is part of Team Missouri, are they automatically a part of the National Junior Team?
No. The National Junior Team is determined by the USGA and will be a relatively small number of athletes compared to the number of athletes on State Teams.
What are the benefits of being on Team Missouri?
Team member benefits will be determined prior to each season, with the first announcement to be made in 2027.