Bolt Ventures Launches Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour
Bolt Ventures, Arnold Palmer Enterprises, and the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation are combining junior golf tours under the Palmer brand.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Golf
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Bolt Ventures, Arnold Palmer Enterprises, and the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation have partnered to create the Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour. The new tour combines the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and the Texas Junior Golf Tour, both acquired earlier this year by Bolt Ventures.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to create more opportunities for young people and their families to experience the benefits of golf. It also seeks to develop juniors for college scholarships and beyond by leveraging Arnold Palmer's name.
The tour plans 400 tournaments nationwide, against about 150 held this year by the American Junior Golf Association, which has operated for about 50 years. Details on tournament locations and award distribution have not been released.
The players
Bolt Ventures
Bolt Ventures is the family office of David Blitzer, who owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils and holds equity in five major sports leagues.
Arnold Palmer Enterprises
Arnold Palmer Enterprises manages the business and licensing interests of the late golf legend Arnold Palmer.
Josh Persons
Josh Persons is CEO of the Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour and leads its launch.
The details
The Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour combines the Hurricane and Texas Junior Golf Tours under the Palmer brand. The Palmer Foundation Player Access Award is being designed to help families facing financial obstacles, and the tour is expected to complement, not compete with, the American Junior Golf Association.
Timeline
Earlier in 2026: Bolt Ventures acquired the Hurricane and Texas Junior Golf Tours.
January 2027: The Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour launches with 400 planned tournaments.
Season Trajectory
The new tour extends the youth development pipeline already run by the American Junior Golf Association, which has about 150 tournaments this year. Its planned 400 events would expand junior competition nationally while positioning itself as a complement to that established circuit.
Families interested in junior golf can watch for the January 2027 launch and the Player Access Award details to see whether it reduces financial barriers. Parents of young golfers may want to compare the new tour's schedule with existing AJGA events before committing to a season.
The takeaway
Junior golf families should track the January 2027 launch and the Player Access Award criteria before planning their seasons. Comparing the new tour's schedule with established circuits can help families choose the right events.
What happens next
The Arnold Palmer Junior Golf Tour launches in January 2027 with 400 planned tournaments across the country.
Further reading
Explore more Golf coverage on Wisevoter for context on the junior circuit.
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