TERMS OF COMPETITION

ENTRY WINDOW
Entries open on June 11, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Entries close on July 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm

ENTRY FEES
$195.00 – Championship
Players who are successful in qualifying for the championship will be charged an additional entry fee ($195).

ELIGIBILITY
Entry is open to any male amateur golfer who has not reached his 19th birthday as of the date of the final round, who has not started college, is a legal resident of North Carolina, and has a current GHIN® Number at a CGA Member Club with an index that does not exceed 15.0. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during the event, by the CGA or the host club.  The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct or unauthorized cell phone use during a stipulated round. All players must conform to the “USGA Rules of Amateur Status” as specified in “The Rules of Golf”. For complete residency and eligibility requirements, refer to the CGA Tournament Manual at the CGA website, (www.carolinasgolf.org).

REGISTRATION

All players, including those exempt, must register online at www.carolinasgolf.org.

Exempt Players: Accepted into the championship proper at time of entry.

Non-exempt Players: Gain entry into the championship proper through sectional qualifying (see “Exemptions” and “Sectional Qualifying” sections).

The CGA is not responsible for errors or delays by any internet service provider. Entries are only accepted between the open and close dates as stated above. Confirmation of acceptance is sent to players when their status is determined.  Status may be checked at www.carolinasgolf.org.  The appropriate entry fee must be paid by each player at time of registration.

LATE REGISTRATION
After the close of entries, a player may contact the CGA at tournaments@carolinasgolf.org or contact the official in charge to request a late entry. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the CGA and only if a spot is available in the field.  Accepted late entries will be charged a $30 late fee in addition to the entry fee of the tournament. The late fee is non-refundable, regardless of participation in the tournament.

REFUND POLICY   Entry fee refund policy schedule:

  • Open Date to THREE Days Prior to Championship or Qualifying Date: Full refund minus $30.00 administrative fee regardless of reason if entry accepted into championship or sectional qualifier.
  • Withdrawals submitted less than three days before the Championship or Qualifying Date: No refund for any reason.
  • No-Shows: No refund for any reason.

AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION; CADDIES; SPECTATORS
Transportation: Players must walk at all times.
Caddies: Caddies are NOT allowed.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome at CGA championships. Spectator cart availability and cost is at the host clubs’ discretion. If allowed, spectator carts must remain on the cart path and out of the way of play.

RULES USGA Rules of Golf govern play.  Questions will be decided by the on-site Rules Committee whose decision will be final. Notice to Players and local rules are posted at host club and distributed at the starting tee(s). The CGA reserves the right to alter the conditions or schedules as stated, including alteration of the stipulated round(s) at any time during the championship. The competition is closed when the championship trophy has been presented. Special requests for starting times or pairings are not granted.

FORMAT  64 players are formed into 16 groups of 4 to begin the championship. Each player plays 3 rounds of match play against players in a group of 4, called Group Play. The winner of each match will receive 1 point. Ties matches after 18 holes results in each player receiving .5 points. In the event of a tie in the group after three rounds, the tied players will have a sudden death stroke play playoff to see who wins the group.

YARDAGE Course yardage is approximately 7,000 yards. Yardages are subject to change.

DIVISIONS There are no age divisions. Boys will compete in one division. 

PRIZES Trophies are awarded to the champion and the top eight players. 

EXEMPTIONS

Players in the following categories are exempt into the championship

  1. Top 8 from the 2025 CGA Dogwood State Junior
  2. Champion of the 2025 Hope Valley Junior Invitational
  3. Champion of the 2025 Daniel Meggs Memorial Junior
  4. Champion of the 2025 CGA Mimosa Hills Junior Invitational
  5. Champion of the 2025 CGA Creed Junior Boys’ Invitational
  6. Champion of the 2025 CGA Jimmy Anderson Boys’ Invitational
  7. Champion of the 2025 TYGA Tournament of Champions
  8. Champion of the 2025 TYGA Bill Harvey
  9. Champion from the 2026 CGA HV3 Invitational
  10. Champion of the 2026 TYGA Bojangles Junior Open
  11. Top 3 from 2026 CGA NC Junior Championship
  12. Top 3 from the 2026 Carolinas Junior Boys’
  13. Champion of the 2026 CGA NC Boys’ 14 & Under Championship
  14. Top 25 on the TYGA NC Boys’ Rankings as of June 5, 2026

Overall results (not age divisions) are used to determine the exemptions from individual tournaments.  Being invited does not guarantee acceptance.  All exempt players must register by the closing date. 

SECTIONAL QUALIFYING

Those not included in the above categories have the opportunity to qualify on:

The final qualifying numbers will be determined after entries have closed.  For this Championship, the CGA will build an alternates list comprised of players who missed the cut by one stroke at all qualifying sites.  If space in the field becomes available, it will be filled by blind draw from the alternates list.

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 26, 2026

All day Practice rounds available

Monday, July 27, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Round 1 Group Play

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Round 2 Group Play

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Round 3 Group Play

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Round 3 Group Play

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Round of 16 Matches

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Quarterfinal Matches

Thursday, July 30, 2026

8:00 a.m. Semifinal Matches

12:30 p.m.Championship Match

*Schedule subject to change.

VIRGINIAS-CAROLINAS BOYS’ TEAM MATCHES

The overall champion will be invited to represent the CGA in the Virginias-Carolinas Junior Team Matches in 2027.