JTNC – Challenge Cup Guidelines

Must be a JTNC member and have participated in at least 1 JTNC or NCGA tournament during the calendar year.

Boys – 8 Players

Current JTNC Boys Player of the Year, if eligible

Top 3 point totals on the current JTNC Boys POTY Leaderboard – from JTNC Fall Series I to final JTNC Fall Series event (October 19th, 2025)

Highest point total on Men’s NCGA POTY Leaderboard – up until October 19th. If already exempt via the above criteria, then this spot goes to the next highest ranked junior on the Men’s POTY Leaderboard

3 Captain Picks – will take into consideration performances at elevated JTNC tournaments, USGA Qualifying & Championship events, major NCGA Amateur Championships, as well as the player’s NCGA, AJGA or WAGR Ranking

Girls – 4 Players

Current JTNC Girls Player of the Year, if eligible

Highest point total on current JTNC Girls POTY Leaderboard – from JTNC Fall Series I to final JTNC Fall Series event (October 19th, 2025)

Highest point total on Women’s NCGA POTY Leaderboard – up until October 19th. If already exempt via the above criteria, then this spot goes to the next highest ranked junior on the Women’s POTY Leaderboard

1 Captain’s Pick – will take into consideration performances at elevated JTNC tournaments, USGA Qualifying & Championship events, major NCGA Amateur Championships, as well as the player’s NCGA, AJGA or WAGR Ranking