Team Alabama
Team Alabama Selection Criteria:
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Alabama State Junior Golf Rankings Policies
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Team Alabama FAQs
Who is on Team Alabama?
The Team Alabama Selection Committee will name up to four (4) boys and four (4) girls to Team Alabama annually on September 1.
When will Team Alabama be named?
Team Alabama will be named annually on September 1 based on competitive performance in the 12-month rolling rankings calendar (September 1-August 31). Once selected, athletes are part of Team Alabama between September 1, 2026, and August 31, 2027. Players must earn their way onto the Team each year.
What are the benefits of being on Team Alabama?
The Alabama Golf Association and the Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section will provide apparel, in-person Athlete Development, additional one-on-one guidance, counseling, coaching and competitive opportunities.
If an athlete is a part of Team Alabama, are they automatically a part of the USNDP?
YES! Once selected to Team Alabama, athletes are part of the US National Development Program for the term of membership (September 1 – August 31). The USNDP will provide benefits and recognition for Team Alabama participants. These benefits may include recognition on the USGA/USNDP website and social media, streamlined USNDP grant applications, exemptions into AJGA events, and access to the official USNDP statistical platform and athlete development resources. Read more about the USNDP here.
If an athlete is a part of Team Alabama, are they automatically on the National Junior Team?
No, the National Junior Team will be for a select and relatively small number of athletes compared to the number of athletes on State Junior Teams and is selected solely by the USGA.
Who is on the Team Alabama Selection Committee?
Up to seven (7) individuals who represent golf’s governing bodies and organizations in the State of Alabama will comprise the Selection Committee:
• Alabama Golf Association
• Alabama – NW Florida PGA Section
• USNDP Team Alabama Head Coach
I have further questions. Who should I contact?
Contact Hall Upshaw, USNDP Team Alabama Captain (hall@alabamagolf.org).
