- Who will be on Team Pennsylvania?
The Team Pennsylvania Committee will name 12 boys and 12 girls to Team Pennsylvania in late 2025. Players earn their way on to the team through their competitive performance during the 2025 season. Team Pennsylvania Points Events will be named in the near future.
- Do you need to be a Pennsylvania resident to be part of Team Pennsylvania?
Yes. Only players who are Pennsylvania residents are eligible for Team Pennsylvania.
- How old do you need to be to be part of Team Pennsylvania?
Players must be 13 years old by January 1, 2026, have not reached their 19th birthday by July 19, 2026, and must not be enrolled in college for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Are there any other requirements to be on Team Pennsylvania?
Players must have an established Handicap Index® and enter all eligible scores to be eligible for Team Pennsylvania. Read more about Handicap Index® HERE.
- When will Team Pennsylvania start?
Team Pennsylvania will be named in late 2025. Team members will participate in Team Pennsylvania programming and benefits in 2026. Players must earn their way onto the team each year.
- If an athlete is part of Team Pennsylvania, are they automatically a part of the USNDP?
Yes! Once named to Team Pennsylvania, athletes are a part of the USNDP for the following calendar year. The USNDP will provide benefits and recognition to Team Pennsylvania participants. These benefits may include recognition on the USGA/USNDP website and social media, expedited USNDP grant program access, exemptions to local AJGA events, invites to future USNDP camps, and access to the official USNDP statistical platform. Read more about the USNDP HERE.
- If an athlete is part of Team Pennsylvania, are they automatically a part of 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 Teams. Selection criteria and process for selection to the National Junior Team is currently being developed by the USGA.
- What are the benefits of being on Team Pennsylvania?
Once an athlete commits to Team Pennsylvania, they can expect to receive team gear, invitations to state camps at elite facilities, support and mentorship from the Team Pennsylvania staff, and access to other resources as needed.