Visit Williamsburg Partners with AJGA as Title Sponsor of Junior Championship

Visit Williamsburg and the American Junior Golf Association have announced a multi-year partnership that establishes Visit Williamsburg as the Title Sponsor of the Visit Williamsburg Junior Championship, an elite junior golf tournament coming to the region later this year.

The agreement will bring the AJGA back to Williamsburg for the first time since 2020.

The Visit Williamsburg Junior Championship will welcome 78 top-ranked junior golfers from across the world to compete. The inaugural event will be held May 22–25, 2026, at Ford’s Colony Country Club — Marsh Hawk Course.

An AJGA Qualifier will be held May 21, giving 78 additional golfers the chance to earn entry into the main field. A day later, members of the local community will have the opportunity to participate in the Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament.

Additionally, the championship will engage the local community through volunteer roles and hospitality opportunities.

“Bringing the AJGA back to Williamsburg is especially meaningful as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary,” said Patrick Cansfield, AJGA director of business development. “Williamsburg’s rich history and deep sense of community make it a perfect setting to showcase the future of our game.

“From dedicated local volunteers to the welcoming hospitality that surrounds this event, this championship will connect our young athletes to a place that has played a foundational role in our country’s story. We’re proud to partner with Visit Williamsburg to create an experience that honors tradition while inspiring the next generation of golfers.”

A Pathway to Further Collaboration

As part of the partnership, Visit Williamsburg will receive enhanced visibility and integration throughout the championship, specifically through online tournament coverage on the AJGA website. Both partners will collaborate on exploring future sponsorship opportunities, with Visit Williamsburg engaging its corporate network and the AJGA highlighting the destination among its own partners.

“The American Junior Golf Association represents the future of golf, and Williamsburg is honored to play a part in their journey,” said Visit Williamsburg CEO Edward Harris. “Our community has a deep appreciation for the sport and for events that inspire young athletes.

“We can’t wait to welcome players, families and fans to experience everything that makes Williamsburg special.”

The partnership is designed to lay the groundwork for continued collaboration, enabling the expansion of competitive opportunities, an increase in visibility and the delivery of a world-class tournament experience to AJGA juniors.