USNDP Team Florida

U.S. National Development Program

The U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) is the United States' first national development program to provide a clear and unified pathway for the country's top players, beginning with competitive junior golf through to the pinnacles of the sport. The U.S. National Development Program will identify, train, develop, fund and support the nation’s most talented junior players - regardless of cultural, geographical or financial background.

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Team Florida

Purpose

Team Florida identifies, develops, funds and supports Florida’s most talented junior golfers while fostering a positive and healthy pathway to success.

About

Team Florida is Florida’s state junior golf team that exists to identify talent and expand the pipeline for elite local golfers into the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP), an initiative launched by the United States Golf Association.

The USNDP is designed to ensure that American golf is the global leader in the game by focusing on six key pillars: talent identification, access to competition, national teams, athlete resources, player development and relations, and athlete financial support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who will be on Team Florida?
  • The Team Florida Committee will name 20 boys and 20 girls to Team Florida in 2027. Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2026 season. 
• Do you need to be a Florida resident to be part of Team Florida ?
  • Yes. Only players who are Florida residents and U.S. citizens are eligible for Team Florida.
  • Residency Requirements: Athletes must be a U.S. Citizen and the athlete’s parent or guardian must file personal taxes in Florida to qualify for the State Team. Exceptions may be made for athletes with unique circumstances such as relocation, parents residing in different states, military families, etc. An athlete is only eligible to represent one state. 
  • If you have questions regarding eligibility based on residency, please contact Brian Nichol at Brian@fsga.org or (813) 868-5812.
• How old do you need to be to be part of Team Florida?
  • Players must be 13 years old by January 1, 2027, have not reached their 19th birthday by July 19, 2027, and must not be enrolled in college for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Are there any other requirements to be on Team Florida?
  • Players must have an established and accurate GHIN Handicap Index® to be eligible for Team Florida . Read more about Handicap Index® HERE.
• When will Team Florida start?
  • Team Florida will be named in late 2026. Team members will participate in Team Florida programming and benefits in 2027. Players must earn their way onto the team each year.
• If an athlete is part of Team Florida, 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. 
• If an athlete is part of Team Florida, are they automatically a part of the U.S. National Development Program?
  • Yes! Once named to Team Florida, 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 Florida 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.
• What are the benefits of being on Team Florida?
  • Athletes committed to Team Florida can expect to receive team gear, invitations to team camps at elite facilities and access to other resources as needed.
• If a player is selected to the National Junior Team, are they eligible to also be on Team Florida?
  • No, members of the National Junior team are not eligible to be on the state team.
• How do athletes get selected for Team Florida?
  • Automatic Selections - Players can earn automatic selection based on their standing on the USNDP Team Florida Points List.
  • Committee Selections - The Team Florida Committee will evaluate player's performance in State and National Championships, their demonstrated potential as well as their sportsmanship, etiquette, integrity, and passion. 
• What events are included in the Team Florida Points List?
  • Please see the list of Counting Events here.