World Teen Championship 2026

Each year, the U.S. Kids Golf World Teen Championship welcomes golfers ages 13 - 18 to seven championship courses in the Pinehurst area. These courses, this event and the community as a whole have provided a stage for golf’s next generation of stars to shine. The schedule consists of a parent/child tournament, a night of skills challenges, three rounds of championship play, and the Closing Ceremony. Following the three-day championship, the Van Horn Cup — a one-day best ball tournament featuring the top players from each age group. — is contested on Pinehurst No. 4.

Junior Golf Scoreboard and AJGA (All Age Groups), and the World Amateur Golf Ranking (Boys & Girls 15-18 only) recognize the U.S. Kids Golf World Teen Championship as a ranked event.

 

 

 

Invitation Schedule

Note: Registation opens on March 11th, starting with Lifetime Status and Level 14. More information will be available soon. Events must have a Tournament Age Date of April 15th or earlier to be eligible to earn Status toward the current year's World Championships. Any event played after April, will earn Priority Status toward the next year's World Championships.

Future Dates

2027: July 29 - July 31 | Cup: August 1