A True Ace: Scottie Scheffler Champions Accessible Junior Golf with New, No-Cost Tour!
The world of junior golf just got a massive boost from the top-ranked player on the planet! Scottie Scheffler, the reigning world No. 1 and longtime Dallas resident, is paying it forward in a big way by launching a free, inclusive junior golf circuit in North Texas. Partnering with the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA), Scheffler is introducing the Randy Smith Junior Tour, an initiative designed to eliminate financial barriers and give young players easy access to competitive opportunities.
Named in honor of Scheffler’s legendary coach and mentor, PGA Hall of Famer Randy Smith, this new tour is set to be one of the most accessible junior golf programs in the entire country.
A Legacy of Giving Back
Scheffler was coached by Randy Smith since he was 6 years old, and the tour is a direct tribute to that lifelong relationship. “This tour is about giving kids the same gift Randy gave me,” Scheffler shared. “He taught me that golf is about more than just scores. It’s about character, respect, and the people who help you along the way. That’s the legacy that Meredith and I are excited to pass on. We are proud to help start the Randy Smith Tour.” Scheffler’s wife, Meredith, will also be actively involved in the initiative.
Key Tour Insights: Fun, Learning, and Ice Cream!
The Randy Smith Junior Tour is focused on fun, learning, and developing character—not just competition. It aims to introduce the basics of tournament golf in a supportive, low-pressure environment. The tour is slated to feature 10–12 events in 2026 across North Texas, and crucially, will have ZERO entry fees or membership costs!
Here are some details that make this tour a truly unique and exciting opportunity:
- Ages: Open to young golfers aged 6 to 12, divided into two groups: 6-9 and 10-12 (for both boys and girls).
- Format: Events will be held on Par-3 courses utilizing fun, approachable 6 or 9-hole formats.
- Team Play: Kids will compete in 4-player teams (playing their own ball), fostering camaraderie and teamwork.
- Guidance: Each group will be guided by trained high school golfers who will focus on teaching crucial skills like etiquette, safety, introductory rules, and sportsmanship.
- Scoring: It will utilize a non-competitive “stamp scoring” system that celebrates effort and teamwork, keeping the focus off individual scores.
- Family Focus: Parents are welcome to spectate and cheer on the kids, but they are not permitted to caddie, ensuring the focus remains on the players and their high school mentors.
- The Sweetest Perk: Every event will conclude with end-of-round ice cream celebrations for every participant and their family!
In an era when youth sports costs are constantly rising, Scheffler’s initiative is a genuine pay-it-forward idea that could inspire a new generation of golfers and ensure that access to the sport isn’t dictated by a family’s income.
What a truly amazing, genuine initiative from Scottie Scheffler and the NTPGA! We’re beyond excited to follow the Randy Smith Junior Tour and see the positive impact it has on countless young lives in Texas!
We want ice cream after the round, too!