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March 18, 2026 — The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) will host a new tournament in Redding, California, March 20–22, 2026, at The Golf Club Tierra Oaks. The three-day event, the AJGA Preview presented by Choose Redding Lodging, will welcome boys and girls ages 12–19 and is open and free to the public.
Located just minutes from downtown Redding, The Golf Club Tierra Oaks will host 78 first-time AJGA participants competing in an 18-hole stroke play format. The tournament is held in partnership with Choose Redding Lodging and marks the first AJGA Preview Series event in the Redding area.
“We’re proud to welcome the AJGA Preview Series to Redding and to support young athletes at an important stage in their development,” said Jennifer Johnston, CEO of Choose Redding Lodging. “Hosting this event at Tierra Oaks showcases not only the quality of our golf facilities, but also our community’s commitment to youth sports and athlete development. We’re excited to introduce first-time AJGA competitors to Redding and to the experience our destination offers.”
Designed specifically for AJGA members who have not yet competed in an AJGA tournament, the Preview Series provides new and returning players the opportunity to begin earning Performance-Based Entry (PBE) status. PBE is used for entry into higher-level AJGA events, including summer Open tournaments and the AJGA Junior All-Star Series.
The AJGA is widely recognized as a premier pipeline for elite golf talent. Alumni of the AJGA include Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Dustin Johnson, among many others who have gone on to compete at the collegiate, professional, and PGA Tour levels. Events like the AJGA Preview Series play a critical role in introducing young athletes to competitive tournament play and helping them build a foundation for long-term success in the sport.
For more information, please see the AJGA.org website.
About Choose Redding Lodging
Choose Redding Lodging is the marketing organization funded directly by Redding’s lodging properties, and our sole purpose is to attract major group events. We are proud to work alongside the City of Redding and community partners to welcome large-scale events that align with our identity as Northern California’s premier outdoor sports destination. To get personal assistance with your next group event, contact Tim Bauer, Tim@ChooseRedding.com. For more about us, visit www.ChooseRedding.com.
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