Bridgeport, W.Va. – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is excited to announce the addition of the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship to its 2025 tournament schedule. This prestigious event will be held from July 14-17, 2025, at Bridgeport Country Club in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship will be the AJGA’s first event in West Virginia since 2009, bringing a significant and highly anticipated of top-level junior golf to the state.
The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship runs July 14th through 17th featuring 78 of the top junior golfers around the world. An 18-hole qualifier will be held July 13th where a separate field of 78 players will compete to earn their way into the tournament. The official practice round and Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament will be held July 14th. The 54-hole tournament will begin on July 15th with the championship concluding on Thursday, July 17th.
“We are thrilled to bring the AJGA back to West Virginia,” said Ryan Flanagan, Senior Regional Director, Midwest at the AJGA. “This event provides a fantastic opportunity for young golfers to compete at the highest level, and Bridgeport Country Club offers the perfect backdrop for what will surely be a memorable championship. We’re proud to work with WVU Medicine United Hospital Center and the local community to make this event a success.”
“WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) is honored to support these talented junior golfers,” said David F. Hess, MD, president and CEO of UHC. “We are looking forward to hosting and partnering with the AJGA in this endeavor, which will build the foundation for long-term success for these young athletes.”
“We’re honored to host the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship at Bridgeport Country Club”, said Mike Gervais, Head Golf Professional at Bridgeport Country Club. “Bringing this event to our community is especially meaningful to me, as would have loved to have had this opportunity growing up here. Hosting the first AJGA event in West Virginia since 2009 is a significant moment for our club and the entire region, and we’re excited to support the next generation of golfers.”
The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship will feature a Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament prior to the event, providing a unique opportunity for amateur golfers from the surrounding community to support the AJGA while enjoying a day on the course alongside golf’s next generation. Proceeds from the Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament will be donated to local benefiting charities and the AJGA Foundation.
