2026 Northern California State Invitational

Baylands Golf Links

Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto, CA, will host the U.S. Kids Golf Northern California State Invitational. The tournament 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.

Cost: $255 for 9-hole players and $325 for 18-hole players (includes tournament rounds, range balls, tee gifts and awards). Practice rounds are not included in the entry fee.

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, 2026 through August 15th, 2027. For more information, visit our Priority Status homepage.

Director: Shelley O'Keefe, Central Valley LT Director - cvuskg@gmail.com

Awards: Trophies will be presented to the Top 3 & Ties in each age group.

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 NorCal State Invitational is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard. Boys 11 & up and Girls 13-14 will be eligible for Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking.