It was established in 1974 as the Dekalb Junior Golf Association with less than 100 members and conducted approximately one dozen events.
All members must pay an annual, non-refundable membership fee which gives them access to all Atlanta Junior Golf tournaments and special events.
Several current members of the PGA, LPGA and NCAA golf programs are alums of Atlanta Junior Golf, including LPGA Tour player Angela Jerman, former University of Georgia standout and 2007 Ben Hogan Award winner Chris Kirk and former Auburn University golfer Margaret Shirley.
Atlanta Junior Golf conducts several special events throughout the year, starting in January with 'College Day'.
Topics covered include golf resumes, NCAA Rules & Regulations, time management, college recruiting, and other related issues.
The Grand Championship is a three-day, 54-hole tournament that has been held at many different golf courses from Sea Palms to Chateau Elan Callaway Gardens.
The Georgia Cup is another match play event that is contested between the Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus and Savannah Junior Golf Associations.
Several awards are presented at this event including the following: Atlanta Junior Golf relies on corporate partnership to ensure costs to members are kept low.