Tournaments FAQ

Local Tour Events

Q: When are tee times released?
A: Tee times are posted two days before the event. Please contact your Local Tour Director if you would like to know the tee time plan prior to tee times being posted.

Q: How early should we arrive at the golf course for the event?
A: You should give yourself at least an hour to check in with your tournament director and warm-up. Please arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes before your tee time.

Q: Can our family and friends come watch? Can they ride a cart?
A: We allow spectators at all U.S. Kids Golf events. Depending on availability, they may rent a golf cart from the host facility.

Q: Can I register to play 9 instead of 18?
A: All players ages 11+ play 18 holes. If they are in an 18-hole age division, they cannot elect to just play 9 holes.

Q: Why is my player in a different age group than their current age?
A: Each Local Tour Season has a uniform Tournament Age Date. Whatever your player’s age is on that date is what age group they will compete in for the duration of that season.

Q: Do I have to pay the Local Tour season fee for every local tour event?
A: No. The Local Tour season fee is only paid once per season per player.

Q: I am on the waitlist for an event. How do I find out when I get in?
A: If a player withdraws in your age group and space is made available, you will receive an email invitation to register. Upon receiving the email, you can either accept or decline the invitation.

Q: What tee/yardage will my child play from?
A: Age Groups and Yardages

Caddie Q’s

Q: Does my player need to have a caddie? Who can caddie for my player?
A: Players 8 and under must have a caddie who is at least 15 years old. We allow caddies for all age groups and encourage family members to caddie for their players.

Q: Do the players and caddies have to walk, or can they ride in a cart?
A: Players must walk during play of each hole. Caddies for 9-hole players may rent a cart for use during play to help shuttle players between holes. After reaching the tee, players must walk until completion of the hole. The caddie may leave the bag on the cart or carry it on the course when needed. Caddies for 18-hole players may not use carts unless approved by the Tournament Director.

Q: Can my player switch caddies during a round?
A: They can! But only in between holes. Never during the play of a hole.

Priority Status & AJGA Stars

Q: How do I earn AJGA Performance Stars through U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours and multi-day events?
A: We award players ages 12-18 with 4 AJGA PBE Stars if they obtain the four highest Priority Status Levels (Levels 12-14, Lifetime). Priority Status can be earned on Local Tours by adding up the two lowest scores out of four events on the same Local Tour, during the same season. The amount of AJGA Stars a player can receive from a multi-day event varies based on the event, so please refer to the AJGA PBE Page for more information.

Q: Can I earn Priority Status from playing events on multiple Local Tours?
A: Yes you can! Just keep in mind that Priority Status is earned by playing four events on the same Local Tour, in the same season. No exceptions. As long as these conditions are met, you can earn different Priority Statuses from different Local Tours.

Refunds

Q: How far ahead do I need to WD/cancel to receive a refund for Local Tour Events?
A: Refund Policy

Q: What happens if my player gets sick or injured and cannot play?
A: Email or call us and we will withdraw your player from the field. You can send us a doctor's note and we will issue you the medical withdrawal e-Credit minus the $15 processing fee. Medical documentation must be sent to receive the e-Credit. No exceptions.