U.S. National Development Program
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What is Team Oregon?
Team Oregon is Oregon’s state junior golf team that exists to expand the pipeline for elite local golfers into the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP), an initiative launched by the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 2023.
One of the main goals of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) is to expand, strengthen and diversify the junior golf pipeline by creating critical development, competitive and talent identification opportunities within each state for elite athletes ages 13-18. Part of this goal includes establishing state junior programs across the United States, and Oregon will join this USNDP initiative in 2027.
2027 USNDP Grant Application is Open
The USNDP Grant provides up to $15,000 in reimbursements for families of competitive junior golfers demonstrating financial need and exceptional potential to progress through the USNDP Development Pathway. Selected families are reimbursed for qualifying athlete expenses—tournament fees, travel, equipment, practice/green fees, and training. Recipients also receive free access to the Accel Golf stat-tracking app and exclusive athlete development webinars led by the USNDP Coaching and Athlete Development team!
The application window will be open until October 31, 2026.
Identical webinars will be held throughout the application window to give families across the country multiple opportunities to prepare for the application, learn more about this opportunity, and participate in a live Q&A. Attend whichever session fits your schedule.
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FAQ's
The Team Oregon Committee will name 8 boys and 8 girls to Team Oregon in 2027. Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2027 season.
Yes. Only players who are Oregon residents and U.S. citizens are eligible for Team Oregon.
Players must be 13 years old by January 1, 2028, have not reached their 19th birthday on or before the completion of the respective 2028 USGA Junior Amateur Championship (U.S. Girls’ Junior – July 15th; U.S. Junior Amateur – July 22th), and must not be enrolled in college for the 2027-2028 school year.
Players must have an established Handicap Index® and enter all eligible scores to be eligible for Team Oregon. Read more about Handicap Index® HERE.
Team Oregon will be named in late 2027. Team members will participate in Team Oregon programming and benefits in 2028. Players must earn their way onto the team each year.
Yes! Once named to Team Oregon, athletes are a part of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) for the following calendar year. The USNDP will provide benefits and recognition to Team Oregon participants. These benefits may include recognition on the USGA/USNDP website and social media, streamlined USNDP grant applications, exemptions into local AJGA events, and access to the official USNDP statistical platform and athlete development resources. Read more about the USNDP HERE.
No. The National Junior Team is determined by the USGA and will be a relatively small number of athletes compared to the number of athletes on State Teams.