DGT "The Lakes" Junior Open at Carolina Trace
A 2-day regional event in Sanford, NC on the DRIP schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start.
About the course
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Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
42 other upcoming DRIP events listed. 30 in NC. Fields are mostly regional-level. 1 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: DGT "Scott Robertson Memorial Qualifier" 5th Annual Longleaf Junior (Mar 13).
Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.
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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
- DGT "Winter Series" at Pinehurst No. 8Feb 13–14, 2027 · Pinehurst, NC · DRIP · $325
Up to 2 weeks after
- DGT "Scott Robertson Memorial Qualifier" 5th Annual Longleaf JuniorMar 13–14, 2027 · Southern Pines, NC · DRIP · $245
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Questions about this event
When is the DGT "The Lakes" Junior Open at Carolina Trace?
DGT "The Lakes" Junior Open at Carolina Trace runs Mar 6–7, 2027 (2 days) on the DRIP schedule.
Where is the DGT "The Lakes" Junior Open at Carolina Trace played?
It is played at Carolina Lakes Golf Course in Sanford, NC.
How much is the entry fee for the DGT "The Lakes" Junior Open at Carolina Trace?
The listed entry fee is $245. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on February 26, 2027. 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?
DGT "The Lakes" Junior Open at Carolina Trace 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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