About the Event

Started in 1953, the International Junior Masters (“IJM”) is a junior golf tournament for boys and girls aged 18 and under. We are the oldest international junior invitational in North America.

Our golf tournament is unique in that it combines both medal play and match play into its tournament format. Top caliber players from around the globe have competed in the tournament, making it a worldwide showcase of junior golf talent, creating a field at the highest level of competition.

Wondering what the IJM is all about? Check out our PDF guide that provides a pictorial explanation of this unique event.

IJM Pictorial

Junior Girls Division

The International Junior Masters committee is pleased to announce that the girls division will be held again this year. The girls division consists of an eight-girl field and, for the most part, follows the format for the boys tournament.

The girls will play two medal rounds—one Tuesday and one Wednesday. Medal play results will be used to determine match play seeding. Single-elimination match play will begin early Thursday afternoon. Semi-finals and finals matches will be played on Friday morning and afternoon.

The field is limited to eight girls. Selections will be made via invitation and local qualifier, to be held on the first Saturday in May. Those who qualify will have their qualifier fee credited toward the tournament fee.

Schedule

Entries Timeline

January 15
Applications accepted

End of April
Applications deadline

Early May
Local qualifier

Tournament Week

Monday
AM: Practice Rounds
PM: Ham-Am Tournament

Tuesday
AM: Round 1, medal play
PM: PGA Jr. League

Wednesday
Round 2, medal play

Thursday
Flighted match play

Friday
Final matches
Championship Party

Winner Exemptions

This year’s boys champion will receive an exemption into the Porter Cup!

The Porter Cup is a 72-hole, medal-play elite amateur golf tournament held annually at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston, New York. It was first played in 1959 and over the years has hosted some of the biggest names in golf.

Past champions include PGA Tour stars Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Scott Verplank and Ben Crenshaw.

The Porter Cup

Recognized By Prestigious Organizations

Boys 12-18 years old have the opportunity to earn AJGA Performance Stars.

Visit AJGA

International Junior Masters scores are automatically reported to WAGR.

Visit WAGR

International Junior Masters scores are automatically reported to JGS.

Visit JGS

Recruitment Opportunities

Shane Reiser will be in attendance to discuss college placement services available with Preferred College Advising. Follow the link below for more details and other information.

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David Allibone will be in attendance for players and parents to talk to as a resource for information regarding golf-centered high school academy opportunities as well as the college recruiting experience.

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Our PGA Alumni

Sebastian Munoz

Bogota, Colombia

Played in 2011. Turned pro in 2015.
PGA Tour member since 2017.
2020 Sanderson Farms Championship.

Corey Connors

Listowel, Onatario

Played in 2009.
Turned pro in 2015.
PGA Tour member since 2018.
2019 Valero Texas Open Champion.

Mackenzie Hughes

Hamilton, Onatario

Played in 2007.
Turned pro in 2013.
PGA Tour member since 2017.
2017 RSM Classic Champion.
Qualified for 2020 PGA Tour Championship.

Abraham Ancer

McAllan, TX

Played in 2008.
Turned pro in 2013.
PGA Tour member since 2016.
1 Korn Ferry Tour title.
Qualified for 2020 PGA Tour Championship.

Matthew Every

Daytona Beach, FL

Played from 1998 – 2001.
2001 IJM Champion.
1998 IJM Medalist.
University of Florida.
Three-time 1st team All-American.
2006 Ben Hogan Award Winner.
Member of 2005 Walker Cup Team.
2008 was his rookie year on the Nationwide Tour.
Earned his PGA Tour card for 2010 by finishing 10th on the 2009 Nationwide tour money list after winning the Nationwide Tour Championship.

Camilo Villegas

Medellin, Colombia

Played in 1997.
University of Florida.
Turned Pro in 2004.
Earned his PGA Tour card for 2006 by finishing 13th on the 2005 Nationwide tour money list.
Multiple PGA Tour winner.

Trevor Immelmen

Somerset West, South Africa

Played from 1994 – 1995.
1998 U.S. Public Links Champion.
Multiple European PGA Tour winner and PGA Tour winner.
2008 Masters Champion.
Teamed with Rory Sabbatini to win the 2003 World Cup.
Member of the 2005 and 2007 International Presidents Cup Team.

Rory Sabbatini

South Africa

Played in 1993.
1993 IJM Champion.
University of Arizona.
Turned pro in 1999.
Multiple PGA Tour winner.
Teamed with Trevor Immelman to win the 2003 World Cup.
Member of 2007 International Presidents Cup team.

Ryuji Imada

Japan

Played in 1991.
1995 Porter Cup Champion.
Turned Pro in 1999.
Joined the PGA Tour in 2005.
PGA Tour Winner.

Jim Furyk

Manheim, PA

Played in 1986.
IJM Gold flight champion in 1986.
Turned Pro in 1992.
2003 U.S. Open Champion.
2010 FedEx Cup Champion.
Multiple PGA Tour Winner.
Member of the 1997, 1999, 2002, 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team and the 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007 U.S. Presidents Cup team.

Dudley Hart

Miami Beach, FL

Played from 1983 – 1986.
IJM Runner-up to Pat Bates in the 1985 tournament.
All American at University of Florida.
Turned pro in 1991.
Multiple PGA Tour winner.

Billy Mayfair

Scottsdale, AZ

Played from 1983 – 1984.
1983 and 1984 IJM medalist.
1986 U.S. Public Links Champion
1987 U.S. Amateur Champion
NCAA “Player of the Year”
Member 1987 U.S. Walker Cup Team.
Turned pro in 1988.
Multiple PGA Tour winner.

Woody Austin

Tampa, FL

Played in 1981.
PGA tour winner. Member of 2007 U.S. Presidents Cup team.

Billy Andrade

Bristol, RI

Played in 1980.
Turned Pro in 1987.
Multiple PGA Tour winner.
Member 1987 U.S. Walker Cup Team.

Jeff Sluman

Rochester, NY

Played from 1972 – 1975.
1988 PGA champion and multiple PGA Tour winner.
Now playing on the PGA Champions Tour.

Our NCAA Alumni

Shawn Colella, Binghamton
Jackson Chandler, Ohio St
Anthony Delisanti, Valparaiso
Ryan Hart, Florida
Tynan Jones, Binghamton
Jacob Tarkany, Ohio St
Ivan Ramirez, Texas Tech
Joey Savoie, Middle Tennessee St
Will Thomson, U of Texas, NYS AM
David Hanes, Canisius

Mitch Jeffe, Cedarville
Alejandro Madariagas, North Texas
Danny Gianniny, St Bonaventure
Carlos Garre, Wofford
Tim Straub, HC Davidson, NYS AM (2x)
Camilo Aguado, Jacksonville St
Christian Chapman, St Bonaventure
Erik Stauderman, St Bonaventure
Miles Miller, Wittenberg
Jack Haxton, LeMoyne

Zak Griffiths, Nevada
Nicolas Quintero, Barry University
Seth Conway, George Mason
Tyler Groomes, Ohio St
Ryan Edholm, Canisius College
Robbie Latter, Southern Mississippi
Luke DelGobbo, Kent St
Rhyne Jones, Nevada/LSU
Ivan Ramirez, Texas Tech
Evan Santa, Maryland

Robbie Latter, Southern Mississippi
Remi Chartier, East Tennessee
Andrew LaCongo, St Bonaventure
Spencer Jenkins, Central Arkansas
James Blackwell, Asst. Coach Ball St
Zach Chaddock, St Bonaventure
Nolan Ditcher, St Bonaventure
Jackson Chandler, Ohio St
Dr. John Konsek, Purdue, NYS AM (3x)
Noah Unger, LeMoyne

All Notable Past Participants

East Aurora & Vicinity

Where to Stay

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We have reserved rooms at the Hampton Inn, East Aurora and Hampton Inn, West Seneca for IJM participants.

Please call your preferred hotel to reserve. You must ask for the International Junior Masters group rate to receive the IJM rate. Please note that the above hotels will release the rooms after the cutoff date and group rates and availability will no longer be assured.

Deadline for Reservations: June 1st
Room Rate: $169