Registration Information for The Big 5 South African Open 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 April 9th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Priority Status eligibility will unlock at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the dates scheduled below. Players can register at that time and do not have to wait for the email invitation.

Priority Status Invitations:

• Level Lifetime - Level 10: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
• Level 9 - Level 4: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Tournament Age Date & Priority Status Info

The Tournament Age Date for the 2026 Big 5 South African Open is March 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 July 1, 2026 through June 30, 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 Big 5 South African Open by clicking the link below. The Open Application will be reviewed starting on January 16, 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, food during the opening ceremony, and halfway house for each round. The official practice round is NOT included in the entry fee.

9-hole players: $225
18-hole players: $275

Please note all prices are in US Dollars

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Please refer to the updated 2025 Refund Policy.

Practice Rounds

Practice Rounds are available on April 11 (Limited Space) and all day April 12. To book a practice round, please email uskgsouthafrica@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +27 72 158 1453. Please include your player's name and preferred time.

Course Assignments