Age Divisions & Ranking System

Age Divisions & Ranking System

A Fair, Structured Pathway for Every Junior Golfer

East Africa Junior Golf Rankings (EAJGR)

The East Africa Junior Golf Rankings (EAJGR) provides a clear and development-focused competitive pathway for junior golfers, ensuring equitable opportunities across age divisions and transparent ranking rules.

Age Divisions (Jan 1st Basis)

U-10

6-9

Birth Years (2026): 2017-2020

28.0Handicap Guide

U-12

10-11

Birth Years (2026): 2015-2016

24.0Handicap Guide

U-14

12-13

Birth Years (2026): 2013-2014

20.0Handicap Guide

U-16

14-15

Birth Years (2026): 2011-2012

15.0Handicap Guide

U-18

16-17

Birth Years (2026): 2009-2010

10.0Handicap Guide

The Ranking System

Rankings measure performance over a rolling 12-month period.

Event TypeMultiplierFormat
Championship Events1.5x54 Holes
A-Grade Qualifiers1.0x36 Holes
B-Grade Events0.75x36 Holes
C-Grade Events0.5x18-36 Holes

The "Best 6" Rule

Ranking determined by a player's Best 6 Results.

Minimum 3 tournaments required.

Rankings updated monthly (First Monday).

Scholarship & Support

A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available to cover Entry Fees & Caddies (Accommodation excluded). Reviewed by committee upon registration.