Directory · Junior Golf Rankings

Know what each ranking actually measures.

7 live ranking destinations, with the eligibility rules, calculation method, and practical difference between each one. Tessaira explains the system; the live table remains with its operator.

Junior: AJGA + JGSAmateur: WAGRCollege: Clippd

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Boys Rankings

3 systems

AJGA Rolex

AJGA Rolex Rankings — Boys

AJGA's rolling boys ranking for AJGA and selected recognized junior events.

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Best for: Competitive boys playing AJGA or AJGA-recognized events.
Measures: Average ranking points per tournament across a rolling 52 weeks.
Practical use: AJGA uses the ranking for Invitational priority and its national team and All-America selections.
Access: The live table and methodology are public on AJGA.org.

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AJGA publishes a separate boys table rather than one combined junior ranking. AJGA methodology
Only results from the most recent 52 weeks count. AJGA methodology
The calculation is average points per tournament, not a simple total-points race. AJGA methodology
The minimum divisor is six: a player can appear with fewer events, but needs six to receive the full value of each performance. AJGA methodology
Every start counts; a withdrawal or disqualification after starting records a zero-point tournament. AJGA methodology
Tournament point levels are based on field strength after the event, with standard levels from 10 to 150 and selected events fixed at 225. AJGA methodology
The table is typically updated Tuesday morning with events completed through the prior Monday. AJGA methodology

JGS Boys

Junior Golf Scoreboard — Boys

Independent boys ranking built from multi-tour results over the last 365 days.

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Best for: Boys competing across multiple junior tours.
Measures: Scoring differential, field strength, and finish across a rolling 365 days.
Practical use: Useful as an independent view when a schedule extends beyond the AJGA ecosystem.
Access: Current leaders are public; advanced search and sorting are subscription features.

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JGS publishes a separate boys ranking. JGS live rankings
A player needs four multi-day events and at least eight completed 18-hole rounds within the last 365 days to be ranked. JGS criteria
Eligible events must be scheduled for at least 36 holes. JGS criteria
The ranked age group must have at least five players complete every scheduled round. JGS criteria
Scoring differential carries 65% of the formula, field strength 25%, and finish 10%. JGS formula
The scoring calculation uses the lowest 75% of a player's round differentials against course rating. JGS formula
A rankings subscription is not required for a player to be ranked. JGS subscriptions

WAGR Men's

World Amateur Golf Ranking — Men's

The official men's world amateur ranking administered by The R&A and USGA.

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Best for: Elite men's amateurs competing in WAGR-recognized fields worldwide.
Measures: Finish position and event strength, with results aging across 104 weeks.
Practical use: The world-level comparison once a golfer is competing beyond junior-only fields.
Access: The rankings and player records are public on WAGR.com.

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WAGR maintains a separate men's ranking. WAGR live ranking
The Power Method assigns every eligible event a strength value based on its starting field. USGA and R&A methodology
Points are allocated from a player's overall finishing position, not round-by-round placement. USGA and R&A methodology
Results from the most recent 52 weeks count at full value. USGA and R&A methodology
After 52 weeks, points decline by roughly 2% per week and disappear after 104 weeks. USGA and R&A methodology
The published minimum divisor is eight events for men. USGA and R&A methodology
Eligible professional events can also contribute points to an amateur's WAGR record. USGA and R&A methodology

Girls Rankings

3 systems

AJGA Rolex

AJGA Rolex Rankings — Girls

AJGA's rolling girls ranking for AJGA and selected recognized junior events.

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Best for: Competitive girls playing AJGA or AJGA-recognized events.
Measures: Average ranking points per tournament across a rolling 52 weeks.
Practical use: AJGA uses the ranking for Invitational priority and its national team and All-America selections.
Access: The live table and methodology are public on AJGA.org.

Quick facts

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AJGA publishes a separate girls table rather than one combined junior ranking. AJGA methodology
Only results from the most recent 52 weeks count. AJGA methodology
The calculation is average points per tournament, not a simple total-points race. AJGA methodology
The minimum divisor is six: a player can appear with fewer events, but needs six to receive the full value of each performance. AJGA methodology
Every start counts; a withdrawal or disqualification after starting records a zero-point tournament. AJGA methodology
Tournament point levels are based on field strength after the event, with standard levels from 10 to 150 and selected events fixed at 225. AJGA methodology
The table is typically updated Tuesday morning with events completed through the prior Monday. AJGA methodology

JGS Girls

Junior Golf Scoreboard — Girls

Independent girls ranking built from multi-tour results over the last 365 days.

Open live ranking

Best for: Girls competing across multiple junior tours.
Measures: Scoring differential, field strength, and finish across a rolling 365 days.
Practical use: Useful as an independent view when a schedule extends beyond the AJGA ecosystem.
Access: Current leaders are public; advanced search and sorting are subscription features.

Quick facts

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JGS publishes a separate girls ranking. JGS live rankings
A player needs four multi-day events and at least eight completed 18-hole rounds within the last 365 days to be ranked. JGS criteria
Eligible events must be scheduled for at least 36 holes. JGS criteria
The ranked age group must have at least five players complete every scheduled round. JGS criteria
Scoring differential carries 65% of the formula, field strength 25%, and finish 10%. JGS formula
The scoring calculation uses the lowest 75% of a player's round differentials against course rating. JGS formula
A rankings subscription is not required for a player to be ranked. JGS subscriptions

WAGR Women's

World Amateur Golf Ranking — Women's

The official women's world amateur ranking administered by The R&A and USGA.

Open live ranking

Best for: Elite women's amateurs competing in WAGR-recognized fields worldwide.
Measures: Finish position and event strength, with results aging across 104 weeks.
Practical use: The world-level comparison once a golfer is competing beyond junior-only fields.
Access: The rankings and player records are public on WAGR.com.

Quick facts

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WAGR maintains a separate women's ranking. WAGR live ranking
The Power Method assigns every eligible event a strength value based on its starting field. USGA and R&A methodology
Points are allocated from a player's overall finishing position, not round-by-round placement. USGA and R&A methodology
Results from the most recent 52 weeks count at full value. USGA and R&A methodology
After 52 weeks, points decline by roughly 2% per week and disappear after 104 weeks. USGA and R&A methodology
The published minimum divisor is seven events for women. USGA and R&A methodology
Eligible professional events can also contribute points to an amateur's WAGR record. USGA and R&A methodology

College Rankings

1 system

Scoreboard by Clippd

Scoreboard by Clippd — National Collegiate Golf Rankings

The NCAA scoring and ranking service for men's and women's college golf, with team and individual rankings across divisions.

Open live ranking

Best for: Families comparing active NCAA teams and individual college golfers.
Measures: Validated NCAA team and individual results.
Practical use: The college-performance view; it is not a junior recruiting ranking.
Access: Live team and individual tables are public on Scoreboard by Clippd.

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The NCAA selected Clippd to provide its golf scoring and ranking services. NCAA announcement
The service covers men's and women's competition in Divisions I, II, and III. NCAA announcement
It publishes both team and individual rankings. NCAA announcement
Clippd validates competition results before publishing them into the ranking infrastructure. NCAA announcement
Ranking authority Mark Broadie works with Clippd on the team and individual methodology. NCAA announcement
This is a college-results system; use AJGA, JGS, or WAGR for a junior or amateur player record. Tessaira comparison

Read the systems side by side

AJGA Rolex is a 52-week points average inside a defined event set. Junior Golf Scoreboard is a 365-day performance calculation across eligible multi-tour results. A number from one cannot be translated directly into the other.

WAGR measures elite amateur performance worldwide and ages results over 104 weeks. Scoreboard by Clippd begins after the player reaches college and measures NCAA team and individual results.

Every factual statement above links to the ranking operator or governing body that publishes it. Where those bodies do not publish a claim—particularly recruiting odds or division benchmarks—Tessaira does not manufacture one.

Frequently asked questions

What is the AJGA Rolex Junior Ranking?

The AJGA Rolex Rankings are separate boys and girls tables calculated from recognized results over a rolling 52 weeks. AJGA uses them for Invitational priority and its Junior All-America and team selections. The calculation is average points per tournament with a minimum divisor of six.

What is WAGR?

WAGR is the men's and women's World Amateur Golf Ranking administered by The R&A and USGA. Its Power Method combines finishing position with event strength, counts recent results at full value, then ages them out through 104 weeks.

Should a junior track one ranking or several?

Track only the systems that cover the events actually being played. AJGA measures a defined AJGA-centered schedule, Junior Golf Scoreboard aggregates eligible multi-tour results across 365 days, and WAGR becomes relevant when a golfer enters recognized elite amateur fields. They are different lenses, not interchangeable scores.

What's the difference between AJGA Rolex and Junior Golf Scoreboard?

AJGA uses a 52-week average-points model across AJGA and selected recognized events, with a minimum divisor of six. Junior Golf Scoreboard requires four eligible multi-day events and uses scoring differential, field strength, and finish over a rolling 365 days.

What ranking does college golf use?

The NCAA selected Clippd to provide golf scoring and ranking services across men's and women's Division I, II, and III competition. Scoreboard by Clippd publishes both team and individual college rankings; it is a college-results system, not a junior ranking.