Who can play US Kids Local Tours events?

U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours serves junior golfers aged 5–18 (core 5–14; 15–18 division on select tours). Kids 5–12 (and up) playing their first tournaments close to home.

Where does US Kids Local Tours hold tournaments?

U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours operates nationwide through local chapters and tours. Use the official finder to locate the program nearest you.

How much does US Kids Local Tours cost?

Varies by local tour; not published centrally. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do US Kids Local Tours results count toward junior rankings?

US Kids Local Tours is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.

National program

U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours

U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours are the most widespread entry-level tournament series in the country: age-scaled, single-day events run by local directors in more than 100 U.S. metro areas (300+ worldwide), with points that earn Priority Status for State, Regional and World Championships.

About US Kids Local Tours

Over 100 U.S. local tours (300+ worldwide) listed on the tour finder
Age divisions play from yardages scaled to age; players earn awards and points every event
Priority Status from local tours unlocks invitations to State Invitationals, Regionals and the World Championship (ages 5–12, 1,600+ players, 50+ countries)
First-come, first-served entry; players may join multiple tours
Some tours are run by PGA sections (e.g., New Jersey PGA Local Tour)

Best for: Kids 5–12 (and up) playing their first tournaments close to home.

Official site: tournaments.uskidsgolf.com/tournaments/local →Find a local program →

US Kids Local Tours local programs by state

108 local tours and chapters we have on file. The official finder has the complete, current list.

U.S. Kids Golf Mobile Local TourAL

U.S. Kids Golf Montgomery Local TourAL

U.S. Kids Golf Northern Alabama Local TourAL

U.S. Kids Golf Phoenix Local TourAZ

U.S. Kids Golf Fort Smith, AR Local TourAR

U.S. Kids Golf Little Rock Local TourAR

U.S. Kids Golf Northwest Arkansas Local TourAR

U.S. Kids Golf Central Coast, CA Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Central Valley, CA Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Coachella Valley, CA Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf East Bay, CA Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Inland Valley Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Los Angeles Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Monterey Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf North Bay Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Orange County, CA Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Peninsula Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Sacramento Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf San Diego Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf San Francisco Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf San Joaquin Valley Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Santa Barbara Local TourCA

U.S. Kids Golf Front Range, CO Local TourCO

U.S. Kids Golf Hartford Local TourCT

U.S. Kids Golf Dover Local TourDE

U.S. Kids Golf Boca Raton Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Emerald Coast Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Jacksonville Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Miami Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Naples Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Ocala Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Orlando Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Palm Coast Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Sarasota Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Space Coast, FL Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Stuart Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Tampa Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf West Palm Beach Local TourFL

U.S. Kids Golf Atlanta Local TourGA

U.S. Kids Golf Savannah Local TourGA

U.S. Kids Golf Hawaii Local TourHI

U.S. Kids Golf Maui Local TourHI

U.S. Kids Golf Oahu Local TourHI

U.S. Kids Golf Boise Local TourID

U.S. Kids Golf Chicago Local TourIL

U.S. Kids Golf Rockford Local TourIL

U.S. Kids Golf Indianapolis Local TourIN

U.S. Kids Golf Des Moines Local TourIA

U.S. Kids Golf Wichita Local TourKS

U.S. Kids Golf Golden Triangle, KY Local TourKY

U.S. Kids Golf Gulf Coast (Southeast Louisiana) Local TourLA

U.S. Kids Golf Central Maryland Local TourMD

U.S. Kids Golf Boston Local TourMA

U.S. Kids Golf Western Massachusetts Local TourMA

U.S. Kids Golf Lansing Local TourMI

U.S. Kids Golf Southeast Michigan Local TourMI

U.S. Kids Golf Minneapolis Local TourMN

U.S. Kids Golf Central Mississippi Local TourMS

U.S. Kids Golf Kansas City Local TourMO

U.S. Kids Golf Southwest Missouri Local TourMO

U.S. Kids Golf St. Louis Local TourMO

U.S. Kids Golf Lincoln Local TourNE

U.S. Kids Golf Las Vegas Local TourNV

U.S. Kids Golf Central Jersey Local TourNJ

U.S. Kids Golf New Jersey PGA Local TourNJ

U.S. Kids Golf North Jersey Local TourNJ

U.S. Kids Golf Buffalo Local TourNY

U.S. Kids Golf Hudson Valley, NY Local TourNY

U.S. Kids Golf Long Island Sound Local TourNY

U.S. Kids Golf Rochester Local TourNY

U.S. Kids Golf Westchester Local TourNY

U.S. Kids Golf Charlotte Local TourNC

U.S. Kids Golf Greenville, NC Local TourNC

U.S. Kids Golf Piedmont Triad, NC Local TourNC

U.S. Kids Golf Pinehurst Local TourNC

U.S. Kids Golf Raleigh Local TourNC

U.S. Kids Golf Sandhills, NC Local TourNC

U.S. Kids Golf Fargo Local TourND

U.S. Kids Golf Cleveland Local TourOH

U.S. Kids Golf Columbus Local TourOH

U.S. Kids Golf Oklahoma City Local TourOK

U.S. Kids Golf Tulsa Local TourOK

U.S. Kids Golf Central Willamette Valley Local TourOR

U.S. Kids Golf Portland, OR Local TourOR

U.S. Kids Golf Philadelphia Local TourPA

U.S. Kids Golf Pittsburgh Local TourPA

U.S. Kids Golf South Central Pennsylvania Local TourPA

U.S. Kids Golf Charleston, SC Local TourSC

U.S. Kids Golf Greenville, SC Local TourSC

U.S. Kids Golf Myrtle Beach Local TourSC

U.S. Kids Golf Chattanooga Local TourTN

U.S. Kids Golf Knoxville Local TourTN

U.S. Kids Golf Nashville Local TourTN

U.S. Kids Golf Austin Local TourTX

U.S. Kids Golf Dallas Local TourTX

U.S. Kids Golf El Paso Local TourTX

U.S. Kids Golf Houston Local TourTX

U.S. Kids Golf San Antonio Local TourTX

U.S. Kids Golf Salt Lake City Local TourUT

U.S. Kids Golf St. George Local TourUT

U.S. Kids Golf Hampton Roads, VA Local TourVA

U.S. Kids Golf Northern Virginia Local TourVA

U.S. Kids Golf Richmond Local TourVA

U.S. Kids Golf Seattle Local TourWA

U.S. Kids Golf Spokane Local TourWA

U.S. Kids Golf Tacoma Local TourWA

U.S. Kids Golf Charleston, WV Local TourWV

U.S. Kids Golf Milwaukee Local TourWI

Other junior programs with local chapters

Most families mix two or three programs in a season: a local tour for reps, an association tour for championships, a regional tour for rankings.

Drive, Chip & Putt

Nationwide

National program

Founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, USGA and PGA of America, Drive, Chip & Putt is a free nationwide skills competition whose winners play the National Finals at Augusta National on Golf Channel.

Ages 7–15 (Girls/Boys 7–9, 10–11, 12–13, 14–15)Local qualifying spring–summer; regionals late summer/fall; National Finals the Sunday before the Masters

First Tee

Nationwide

National program

First Tee is a 501(c)(3) youth development organization that teaches golf alongside life skills through 150 chapters (plus international sites), each running programs at multiple local courses.

Ages Youth through high school (typically 5–18; varies by chapter)Year-round, by chapter

IMG Academy Junior World Championship

Nationwide

National program

Founded in 1968 by the San Diego Junior Golf Association, the Junior World Championship draws about 1,250 players from 56 countries and 42 states each July, reached through designated qualifiers or open application.

Ages Through 18 (14-and-under and 15–18 groups)July (2027: July 12–15); registration opens Feb 10, open-registration deadline Mar 15

Junior PGA Championship (Section Qualifiers)

Nationwide

National program

The Junior PGA Championship is one of junior golf's majors; the way in is your PGA Section's Junior PGA Championship, held in every section each spring/summer, with all 41 section champions invited to nationals.

Ages Junior (section championships are generally for ages 13–18)Section championships May–July; national championship late July

LPGA*USGA Girls Golf

Nationwide

National program

Founded in 1989 in Phoenix, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf is the only junior program built specifically for girls 6–17, now at 700+ sites serving about 100,000 girls a year.

Ages 6–17 (girls)Year-round, by site

Operation 36

Nationwide

National program

Operation 36 is a progression-based learn-to-play program used at 800+ facilities in 22 countries; juniors start 25 yards from the green and earn their way back to the full tee box, with an app tracking every round.

Ages 6–18 (plus adult and family programs)Year-round, by facility

Good to know

US Kids Local Tours frequently asked questions

Who can play US Kids Local Tours events?: U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours serves junior golfers aged 5–18 (core 5–14; 15–18 division on select tours). Kids 5–12 (and up) playing their first tournaments close to home.
Where does US Kids Local Tours hold tournaments?: U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours operates nationwide through local chapters and tours. Use the official finder to locate the program nearest you.
How much does US Kids Local Tours cost?: Varies by local tour; not published centrally. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do US Kids Local Tours results count toward junior rankings?: US Kids Local Tours is a developmental program and does not report to national junior ranking systems, which makes it a low-pressure place to learn tournament golf.

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