USNDP Team New Hampshire FAQs

Overview and Purpose:
One of the main goals of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) is to expand, strengthen, and diversify 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 Team New Hampshire will join this USNDP initiative in 2027.

Who will be on Team New Hampshire?

The Team New Hampshire Committee will name 4 boys and 4 girls to Team New Hampshire in 2027. Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2027 season.  A points criteria will be announced in 2027.   

Do you need to be a New Hampshire resident to be part of Team New Hampshire?

Yes. Only players who are New Hampshire residents and U.S. citizens are eligible for Team New Hampshire.

How old do you need to be to be part of Team New Hampshire?

Players must be 13 years old by January 1, 2028, have not reached their 19th birthday on or before the completion of the respective 2028 USGA Junior Amateur Championship (U.S. Girls’ Junior – July 15th; U.S. Junior Amateur – July 22th), and must not be enrolled in college for the 2027-2028 school year.

Are there any other requirements to be on Team New Hampshire?

Players must have an established Handicap Index® and enter all eligible scores to be eligible for Team New Hampshire. Read more about Handicap Index® HERE.

Any player who does not have an established Handicap Index can get one through NH Golf HERE.

When will Team New Hampshire start?

Team New Hampshire will be named in late 2027. Team members will participate in Team New Hampshire programming and benefits in 2028. Players must earn their way onto the team each year.

If an athlete is part of Team New Hampshire, are they automatically a part of the U.S. National Development Program?

Yes! Once named to Team New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire 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.

If an athlete is part of Team New Hampshire, are they automatically a part of the National Junior Team?

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.

What are the benefits of being on Team New Hampshire?

Check back soon for the full list of added benefits for Team New Hampshire.