USNDP Team WV
UNITED STATES NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
TEAM WEST VIRGINIA
One of the main goals of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) is to expand and strengthen 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 West Virginia is excited to join this USNDP initiative in 2025.
The USNDP Team West Virginia Committee will name 4 boys and 4 girls to Team West Virginia in 2025. Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2025 season.
2025 State Junior Team Program – Frequently Asked Questions
The Team West Virginia Committee will name 4 boys and 4 girls to Team West Virginia in 2025. Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2025 season.
Yes. Only players who are West Virginia residents are eligible for Team West Virginia.
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.
Athletes must have a Handicap Index with a full scoring record of 20 scores, including eight (8) competitive scores within the previous twelve (12) months. Read more about Handicap Index® HERE.
Team West Virginia will be named in late 2025. Team members will participate in Team West Virginia programming and benefits in 2026. Players must earn their way onto the team each year.
Yes! Once named to Team West Virginia, 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 West Virginia 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.
Team West Virginia athletes can expect to receive benefits that are currently being determined. Exact benefits will be released in 2025.