Registration Information for European Championship 2026

Qualified players with Lifetime through Level 4 will be invited and unlocked based on the schedule below. Please note that receiving an invitation does not guarantee a player’s spot, as entries into all events are subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. General Registration closes on May 21st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Priority Status invitations will be sent to qualified players at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the dates below.

Priority Status Invitations:

• Lifetime - Level 12: Wednesday. January 14, 2026
• Level 11 - Level 8: Wednesday. January 21, 2026
• Level 7 - Level 4: Friday, January 23, 2026

Tournament Age Date & Priority Status Info

The Tournament Age Date for the 2026 European Championship is May 31, 2026. This will determine a player's age group for the duration of the event. Priority Status earned from this event will be active from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. For more information, visit our Priority Status homepage.

Open Application

If a player does not have Priority Status with U.S Kids, they may apply to enter the European Championship by clicking the link below. The Open Application will be reviewed starting on February 6, 2026. Applications will be checked each Friday until Registration closes.

Open Application

Cost

A player's registration fee includes three tournament rounds, tournament practice range access, tee gifts, a caddie bib, and awards. The official practice round is not included in the entry fee.

9-hole players: $475
18-hole players: $575

Please note that a player may order a personalized name placket for the caddie bib during the registration process for an additional cost of $20.

All prices are in U.S. Dollars

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Please refer to the Refund Policy.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds (not included in entry fee) should be scheduled by contacting the golf courses directly.

European Van Horn Cup

U.S. Kids Golf is excited to announce that the 2026 European Van Horn Cup will be played at the world-renowned North Berwick Golf Club. Currently ranked 42nd in the world and 6th in Scotland, this iconic links course will provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for players. Following the three-day championship, qualifying boys and girls from each age group, aged 11–14, will be selected to compete in the Van Horn Cup, a one-day best ball tournament.

European Championship Parent/Child

The European Championship Parent/Child 2026, taking place at Winterfield Golf Club on Sunday, May 24th, is a chance for parents to team up with their young players for a fun-filled day of golf.

Course Assignments

9-hole competitors are denoted with an asterisk*