Registration Information for 2026 Gulf Coast State Invitational

Priority Status Invitations

Due to demand for these events, and to continue putting on the highest quality events, the invitation schedule below will apply. Levels will unlock at 3:30 p.m. ET on the date listed. An email invitation will follow. Players do not need to wait for the invitation to register.

Thursday, May 21: All players with Level Lifetime – Level 7
Thursday, May 28: All Players with Level 6 – Level 4

Please note the dates of the next round of Priority Status invitations. If you intend to register for an event, please do so before the next round of invitations is scheduled to send in order to guarantee your spot or get on the waitlist at the earliest possible time.

Open Application: June 3

APPLICATION LINK HERE

Interested participants who do not have eligible Priority Status may request entry by completing an Open Application. Entry is based on availability. Applications will be processed starting June 3rd.

Tournament Age Date

August 31st 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 December 1, 2025 through November 30th, 2026. For more information, visit our Priority Status homepage.

Yardage Books & Green Reading Materials

U.S. Kids Golf is partnered with StrackaLine to provide players with options for yardage books and USGA-approved greens reading books. These items are available for purchase at a special discount via the link here: StrackaLine - U.S. Kids Golf. You may also use the code 'USKIDS' at check out.

Age Groups & Yardages