The Junior Open 2026

The 9th Edition of the Quinta do Lago Junior Open takes place from 27th to 29th December 2026 at Laranjal Golf Course, bringing together young golfers from across four age categories for three days of competitive golf. Open to amateur players affiliated with a recognised Golf Federation and holding a WHS Handicap Index, the tournament offers young golfers the opportunity to test their skills in a championship setting, with the overall U21 and U16 Championship also counting towards the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), subject to the minimum field size being reached. Event Dates: 27th to 29th December 2026 – Tournament Practice round: €30, subject to booking and not included in the entry fee Schedule: 08:00AM Location: Laranjal Golf Course Registration deadline: 18th December 2026, or when the maximum field of 85 players is reached. Age group categories: U21 Boys & Girls: Born between 2005 and 2009 U16 Boys & Girls: Born in 2010 and 2011 U14 Boys & Girls: Born in 2012 and 2013 U12 Boys & Girls: Born in 2014 and 2015 Handicap limits: U21: Maximum Handicap Index of 12 U16: Maximum Handicap Index of 12 U14: Maximum Handicap Index of 18 U12: Maximum Handicap Index of 23 Entry Fee: U21, U16, U14 and U12: €195 (Manual trolley included in the price) Practice round: €30 (subject to booking) Accompanying person (practice round): €147 Competition Format: U21: 54 holes, Stroke Play – Gross & Net U16: 54 holes, Stroke Play – Gross & Net U14: 54 holes, Stroke Play Maximum Score – Gross & Net U12: 54 holes, Stroke Play Maximum Score – Gross & Net All categories play 18 holes per day. For U14 and U12, the maximum score per hole is 10. Teeing Areas: U21: Boys – Black Tees | Girls – Gold Tees U16: Boys – Black Tees | Girls – Gold Tees U14: Boys – Gold Tees | Girls – Silver Tees U12: Boys – Silver Tees | Girls – Green Tees Prizes: Overall Championship: Champion Boys & Champion Girls – Gross, applicable to the combined U21 and U16 Championship. Division winners: U21, U16, U14 and U12 – 1st and 2nd Gross, and 1st and 2nd Net in each age group. Gross prizes prevail before Net prizes. Only the overall Champion may accumulate a prize with their respective division. WAGR: The U21 + U16 Overall Championship is a WAGR counting event. Results will be published for Men and Women, subject to the minimum field size being reached. Eligibility: Players must be affiliated with a recognised Golf Federation and hold a WHS Handicap Index. For players affiliated with the Portuguese Golf Federation (FPG), the Handicap Index from the FPG server will be used. Players affiliated with other Federations must provide their Handicap Certificate. It is the player's responsibility to ensure that their Handicap Index is up to date. Caddies: Caddies are not permitted. For more information please consult: Terms of Competition