2024 Carolinas State Invitational

Longleaf Golf & Family Club

Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, NC will serve as host to the 12th annual U.S. Kids Golf Carolinas State Invitational. The State Invitational offers players 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 World Teen Championships. The 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: May 15th 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 August 16th, 2024 through August 15, 2025. For more information, visit our Priority Status homepage.

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

Director: Dona Lerner, U.S. Kids Golf Tournament Operations - practicetee@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.

Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings: The Carolinas State Invitational is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard. Boys 11 & up and Girls 11 & up will be eligible for Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking.