18th Peggy Kirk Bell Junior
A 2-day regional event in Southern Pines, NC on the PKBGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start.
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About the course
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AJGA Performance Stars
| Bell National | |
|---|---|
| Champion | 8 ★ |
| Top 5 | 4 ★ |
| Top 10 | 1 ★ |
| Futures National | |
|---|---|
| Champion | 2 ★ |
| Top 3 | 1 ★ |
| Prep Preview | |
|---|---|
| Champion | 4 ★ |
| Top 10% | 1 ★ |
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
16 other upcoming PKBGT events listed. 4 in NC. Fields are mostly regional-level. 8 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Kiawah Resort Girls Classic (Jan 9).
Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.
Before and after this event
A tournament is rarely wrong on its own. It is wrong in the sequence. These are the starts in the same state three weeks before and two weeks after.
Up to 3 weeks before
- Donald Ross Junior ChampionshipDec 27–30, 2026 · Pinehurst, NC · PINEHURST · $375
- DGT "Winter Series" at Prestonwood Country ClubDec 21–22, 2026 · Cary, NC · DRIP · $245
- DGT Winter Series "Tobacco Road"Dec 19–20, 2026 · Sanford, NC · DRIP · $375
- 14th NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (*)Dec 12–13, 2026 · Pinehurst, NC · PKBGT · $299
- Pinehurst Winter Junior OpenDec 12–13, 2026 · Pinehurst, NC · HJGT · $0
Up to 2 weeks after
- DGT "Winter Series" at Talamore and Mid-South in PinehurstJan 9–10, 2027 · Southern Pines, NC · DRIP · $245
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Questions about this event
When is the 18th Peggy Kirk Bell Junior?
18th Peggy Kirk Bell Junior runs Dec 29–30, 2026 (2 days) on the PKBGT schedule.
Where is the 18th Peggy Kirk Bell Junior played?
It is played at Pine Needles Lodge & GC in Southern Pines, NC.
How much is the entry fee for the 18th Peggy Kirk Bell Junior?
The listed entry fee is $249. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on December 17, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
How many rounds is it?
2 days of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.
What level of player is this event for?
18th Peggy Kirk Bell Junior is a regional-tier event: a match event for players competing regularly on their state or regional tour. Search your player above to see the field fit and what this event would do to their class rank.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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