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2024 Jones Cup Junior Invitational Champion: JD Culbreth
2025 Jones Cup Junior Invitational Timeline
2025 Jones Cup Junior Invitational: December 18-21, 2025
Registration Application Window: September 1-October 24, 2025
Qualifier Registration Window: November 1-10, 2025
Past Champions
2024 – JD Culbreth
2023 – Tyler Watts
2022 – Rex Hargrove
2021 – Andrew McLauchlan
2020 – Shawn Lalmoni
2019 – Maxwell Ford
2018 – Drew Miller
2017 – William Moll
2016 – Garrett Barber
2015 – Davis Shore
2014 – Joshua Martin
2013 – Joshua Seiple
2012 – KK Limbhasut
2011 – Matt NeSmith
2010 – Motin Yeung
2009 – Oliver Schniederjans
Invitation Exempt Criteria
Top five or Semi-finalists from the following 2024 events:
- US Junior Amateur
- AJGA Invitationals:
- AJGA Simplify Boys Championship at Carlton Woods
- Jack Burke Jr. Junior Invitational
- Junior PLAYERS Championship
- Polo Golf Junior Classic
- Wyndham Invitational at Sedgefield
- Team Taylormade Invitational
- Mayakoba Invitational
- AJGA Invitational
Winners of the following 2024 events:
- Southern Junior
- Bobby Chapman
- Junior PGA Championship
- North-South Junior
- Junior Orange Bowl Invitational Championship
- Press Thornton Future Masters
- Scott Robertson
- Hudson Junior Invitational
- Bubba Conlee
- Junior World
- Optimist International
- Western Junior
- Junior Invitational at Sage Valley
- Mizuno Keith Mitchell Junior Championship
Additional Criteria:
- Top 30 and ties from the 2023 Jones Cup Junior Invitational
- Top 75 players in the AJGA Rolex Rankings as of 9/10/2024
- Top 50 players in the Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings as of 9/10/2024
- 2024 U.S. Amateur Match Play Players
- 2024 Wyndham Cup Participants
- 2024 Junior Ryder Cup Participants
Accommodations
The Lodge
December 17-22, 2025
Located between Seaside and Plantation courses at the Sea Island Golf Club, The Lodge overlooks St. Simons Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, with 43 rooms in the main building and seven cottages. Full access to Sea Island amenities, including golf, is included.
The Lodge Guest Room Rates: $359 + taxes and fees
2-Bedroom Cottage Rates: $1,695 + taxes and fees
4-Bedroom Cottage Rates: $3,495 + taxes and fees
4-Bedroom King Cottage Rates: $4,395 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (888) 403-9807
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
The Cloister
December 17-22, 2025
Located on Sea Island, the Mediterranean masterpiece offers 265 rooms and suites with river, ocean, and garden views. Full access to Sea Island amenities, including golf, is included.
The Cloister Rates: $359 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (888) 403-9807
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
The Inn by Sea Island
December 17-22, 2025
Located on St. Simons Island, The Inn is a select-service property. Access to the Sea Island Golf Club is included during the Qualifier and Tournament dates.
The Inn Rates: $159 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (888) 403-9807
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
RESORT FEE AND TAXES:
- THE CLOISTER AND THE LODGE – Rates quoted are net per room, per night, single or double occupancy and are based on the European Plan excluding meals. The nightly rate is subject to a $38.00 nightly Sea Island Club Resort Fee, a 2.25% infrastructure fee (SIIF), and applicable taxes, currently 7% sales tax, 5% room tax, and a $5.00 state lodging tax.
- THE INN AT SEA ISLAND – Rates quoted are net per room, per night, single or double occupancy and are based on the European Plan excluding meals. The nightly rate is subject to applicable taxes and fees, currently 7% sales tax, 5% room tax, $5.00 state lodging tax, and 2.25% infrastructure fee (SIIF). Resort Access is included in rate and provides entry to all Sea Island amenities (except the Sea Island Beach Club), such as dining, spa, fitness center, and golf.
DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION:
A deposit of 2 night’s room charge will be required to secure guest rooms. The deposit is refundable until 7 days prior to arrival.
TERMS OF OFFER:
Room rate is offered based on availability, and no guest rooms have been set aside for group. Group rate will be offered until day of arrival (based on availability).
To book accommodations, please call (888) 403-9807.
Airports
- McKinnon Airport (SSI) is located on St. Simons Island and is reserved for private flights.
- Brunswick Airport (BQK) is located roughly 20 miles from Sea Island Golf Club.
- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is located 72 miles south of Sea Island Golf Club.
- Savannah International Airport (SAV) is located 85 miles north of Sea Island Golf Club.
Caddies
Caddies for the Jones Cup Junior Invitational are not permitted. Players will be responsible for carrying their own golf bags during both practice and tournament rounds.
Pull carts or trolleys are permitted.