TOURNAMENTS
The mission of U.S. Kids Golf is to help kids have fun
learning the lifelong game of golf and to encourage
family interaction that builds lasting memories.
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The Tournament Players Association is an initiative of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 2001.
LOCAL TOURS
For the most up-to-date locations,
visit www.uskidsgolf.com/local
U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours provide boys and girls, ages 5
to 14, the opportunity to advance their golf experience
in age-appropriate competition. At the Local Tour level,
kids can gain their first exposure to competitive golf,
meet new friends, and learn valuable life lessons. Local
Tours are a great way to get kids involved in golf.
„„ Consists of 6 to 8 one-day tournaments
„„ Yardages are scaled based on age and gender
„„ Parent caddies are strongly encouraged
„„ Entry is first-come, first-served
„„ No limit on number of Local Tours or number of events
played on any Local Tour
„„ Players earn points, awards, and Priority Status invitations
to multi-day events
International
Local Tours
Auckland (NZ)
Brisbane (AU)
The age of the player on the dates below will determine
a player’s age group for the duration of the Local Tour.
Players must be at least 5 years of age by the date listed
in order to participate.
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Central Italy
Dorado Beach (PR)
Lisbon (PT)
Melbourne (AU)
Niagara (CA)
Spring Local Tours - April 30
Summer Local Tours - July 31
Fall Local Tours - October 31
Winter Local Tours - January 31
Northern Italy
Panama City (PA)
Punta Cana (DO)
Sydney (AU)
Wellington (NZ)
Priority Status*
Local Tour Yardages (approximate)
Age Division
If you don’t have a Local Tour in your area, and want more
information about starting one, please contact us!
„„ [email protected]
„„ 888.3USKIDS (888.387.5437)
Not only has the Local, Regional, and World U.S. Kids Golf
tournament play helped Michaela hone her skills as a junior golfer,
she developed the confidence at a young age to interact and
compete with a variety of people as she progressed to other junior
golf circuits. Quality family time, diverse friendships, the discipline
to practice, and the spirit to compete gained through the years with
U.S. Kids Golf will serve her well in every aspect of her future.
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Yardage
Holes
Boys 13-14
6000
18
Boys 12
5600
18
Boys 11
5000
18
Boys 10
2500
9
Boys 9
1900
9
Boys 8
1900
9
Boys 7
1500
9
Boys 6 & Under
1100
9
Yardage
Holes
Girls 12-14
5000
18
Girls 10-11
1900
9
Girls 8-9
1500
9
Girls 7 & Under
1100
9
Age Division
Priority Status is a tournament
invitation system based on
order of finish at U.S. Kids Golf
Tournaments (listed on the
right) and meeting the scoring
requirement for the player’s age
group. Players earn invitations
to Championship Events based
on their level of Priority Status:
Green is the highest, followed
by Orange, then Blue. A
player’s Priority Status is valid for
one year. For more details on
requirements, visit
www.uskidsgolf.com/ps
Local Tours **
1st
2nd-3rd
4th-5th
State Invitationals
1st-2nd
3rd-5th
6th-10th
British Kids Championship
1st-2nd
3rd-5th
6th-10th
Regional Championships
1st-3rd
4th-10th
11th-20th
Venice Open
1st-3rd
4th-10th
11th-20th
European Championship
1st-10th
11th-20th
21st-30th
European Van Horn Cup
Participants
World Championship
^1st-20th
21st-40th
41st-80th
21st-40th
41st-80th
World Van Horn Cup
Participants
Teen World Championship
^1st-20th
Teen Van Horn Cup
Participants
* Priority Status earned by place of finish is subject to change
**Players qualifying from a Local Tour must compete in at least four events and meet the Scoring Requirement in the tour from which he or she qualifies.
^ Winners at the World Championship and Teen World Championship earn Lifetime Green Status.
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CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
Regional Championships
European Championship
These two-day invitational tournaments are for young golfers
ages 5—14. The events average more than 300 participants
who have earned Priority Status. Players with Green Status
are offered first priority to register for the event, followed
by Orange, then Blue. These tournaments are run by official
U.S. Kids Golf Staff with the support of local volunteers.
From family-friendly accommodations and championship
courses, to “Family Night” and other fun activities, Regional
Championships are more than a golf tournament; they’re a
family destination.
www.uskidsgolf.com/regional
State Invitationals
State Invitationals are two-day tournaments designed to bridge
the gap between Local Tours and Regional Championships. The
events average more than 150 participants, ages 5—14, who have
earned Priority Status. Invitations are sent to in-state residents
with Priority Status, then out-of-state Priority Status players, based
on space availability. These tournaments are run by U.S. Kids Golf
Local Tour Directors with the support of area volunteers.
www.uskidsgolf.com/state
Since 2008, many of the world’s best young golfers, ages 5—18,
have journeyed to East Lothian, Scotland for the prestigious
U.S. Kids Golf European Championship. This signature
international event is contested on five championship courses
at the birthplace of golf. These heralded links courses challenge
over 600 participants from more than 50 countries. The event
begins at the Gosford House, where families can participate
in Highland Games during the Opening Ceremony. Following
the three-day championship, the European Van Horn Cup — a
one-day best ball tournament featuring the top players from
Western Europe squaring off against the top players from the
rest of the world — is contested on Luffness New.
www.uskidsgolf.com/europe
International Championships
International Championships offer young golfers a chance to
compete against their counterparts from across the world. In 2015,
the inaugural British Kids Championship and Venice Open were
held in Woodhall Spa, England and Padova, Italy, respectively.
Additionally, U.S. Kids Golf supports affiliate events in France,
Malaysia, Mexico and South Africa.
www.uskidsgolf.com/international
For more information on Age
Groups and Yardages for all
U.S. Kids Golf Tournaments, visit
www.uskidsgolf.com/yardages
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Players receive invitations to Championship Events
after earning Priority Status. These events are nationally
recognized by Junior Golf Scoreboard and the AJGA.
World Championship
The World Championship is the pinnacle event for
young golfers, ages 5 to 12. Each year since 2005,
Pinehurst and the surrounding community have played
host to over 1400 golfers from more than fifty countries.
The week-long experience includes a Parent/Child
tournament, Team Challenge, Parade of Nations, Honda
Skills Challenge, three rounds of tournament play,
and the Closing Ceremony. Following the three-day
championship, the World Van Horn Cup — a one-day best ball tournament featuring
the top twelve-year-olds from the United States squaring off against the top twelveyear-olds from the rest of the world — is contested on Pinehurst No. 2.
www.uskidsgolf.com/world
Parent Caddies
U.S. Kids Golf encourages and supports parental involvement
in youth golf, especially through the role of caddying. Players
ages eight and under must have a caddy for all tournaments,
while caddies are optional for kids nine and over.
Caddying is one of the most memorable ways to support
the growth of a young person’s game. Becoming a good
caddy takes time and experience. U.S. Kids Golf recommends
the book, Daddy Caddy on the Bag by Rick Heard, PGA
Professional and U.S. Kids Golf TOP50 Master Kids Teacher. To
purchase Rick’s book, visit www.daddycaddyonthebag.com
Positive Coaching Alliance
U.S. Kids Golf has partnered with the Positive Coaching Alliance, or
PCA, in order to provide vital information in the role of parenting
young athletes. All parents, and especially those who caddy, are
strongly encouraged to complete the 2nd Goal Parent PCA course
online. U.S. Kids Golf provides a discount code for the course.
A $25 tournament coupon is available upon completion. To get
started, please visit www.uskidsgolf.com/pca.
Teen World Championship
Each year, the Teen World
Championship welcomes golfers ages
13—18 to six championship courses
in the Pinehurst area. These courses
have provided a stage for golf’s next
generation of stars to shine.
Over 600 golfers from more than 40
countries travel to the home of Amerircan golf for the Teen World
Championship. The schedule consists of a college golf seminar,
Skills Experience, three rounds of tournament play, and the Closing
Ceremony. Following the three-day championship, the Teen Van Horn
Cup — a one-day best ball tournament featuring the top players from the
United States squaring off against the top players from the rest of the
world — is contested on Pinehurst No. 2.
www.uskidsgolf.com/teen
Players receive invitations to Championship Events
after earning Priority Status. These events are nationally
recognized by Junior Golf Scoreboard and the AJGA.
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The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation is proud to have played an important role in developing golf’s
next generation of leaders and influencers for more than 15 years.
Row 1: Lexi Thompson (LPGA Tour), Cheyenne Woods (LPGA Tour), Mariah Stackhouse (LPGA Tour), Ashlan Ramsey (LPGA Tour)
Row 2: Lee McCoy (PGA Tour), Justin Thomas (PGA Tour), Robby Shelton (PGA Tour), Jack Maguire (PGA Tour)
Row 3: Bailey Tardy (Georgia), Sierra Brooks (Wake Forest) , Leona Maguire (Duke), Shannon Aubert (Stanford)
Row 4: Paul Chaplet (qualified for The Masters), Sam Horsfield (Florida), Beau Hossler (Texas), Cole Hammer (qualified for U.S. Open)
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The Tournament Players Association is an initiative of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation,
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