2024 Gulf Coast State Invitational

Diamondhead Country Club

Diamondhead Country Club will serve as host once again for the annual U.S. Kids Golf Gulf Coast State Invitational. The Gulf Coast State Invitational offers players from Mississippi/Louisiana and surrounding states the opportunity to compete in a multi-day championship event and qualify for U.S. Kids Golf Priority Status. By earning different levels of Priority Status, players can qualify for other U.S. Kids Golf multi-day events including Regional, International, and World or Teen World Championships. The Gulf Coast State Invitational is open to players 5 to 14. Refer to the event Registration Information for more on the invitation schedule and how to register.

Tee Times: Posted 2 days prior to the event.

Tournament Age Date: August 31st will serve as the Tournament Age Date and determines a player's age group for the duration of the event. Priority Status earned from this event will be active from December 1st, 2024 through November 30th, 2025. For more information, visit our Priority Status homepage.

Cost: $175 for 9-hole players and $225 for 18-hole players (includes tournament rounds, range balls, tee gifts and awards). Practice rounds are not included in the entry fee.

Director: Jimmy Headrick, Gulf Coast LT Director - pga1916@aol.com

AJGA Performance Stars: An AJGA Performance Star is awarded to each of the champions in the Girls 11-12, Boys 12, Boys 13-14, and Girls 13-14 age groups. Please visit our AJGA PBE Status homepage to learn more.