DGT Winter Series "Tobacco Road"
A 2-day regional event in Sanford, NC on the DRIP schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start., with 1 nearby alternative the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
About the course
Tobacco Road Golf Club plays as a public layout at approximately 6,557 yards from competition tees. With a slope of 145, the course punishes misses — accuracy matters more than distance here.
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: The St. Nick "Christmas Classic" "The Return" at Streamsong Black & NEW Bone Valley Courses (Dec 20).
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
- 14th NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (*)Dec 12–13, 2026 · Pinehurst, NC · PKBGT · $299
- DGT "Winter Series" at FoxfireDec 12–13, 2026 · Jackson Springs, NC · DRIP · $245
- Pinehurst Winter Junior OpenDec 12–13, 2026 · Pinehurst, NC · HJGT · $0
- Stitch Golf "Future Stars" Invitational brought to you by Drip GolfDec 5–6, 2026 · Chapel Hill, NC · DRIP · $325
- DGT Winter Series at Carolina Trace Country Club-Lake CourseDec 5–6, 2026 · Sanford, NC · DRIP · $249
Up to 2 weeks after
- DGT "Winter Series" at Prestonwood Country ClubDec 21–22, 2026 · Cary, NC · DRIP · $245
- Donald Ross Junior ChampionshipDec 27–30, 2026 · Pinehurst, NC · PINEHURST · $375
- 18th Peggy Kirk Bell JuniorDec 29–30, 2026 · Southern Pines, NC · PKBGT · $249
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Questions about this event
When is the DGT Winter Series "Tobacco Road"?
DGT Winter Series "Tobacco Road" runs Dec 19–20, 2026 (2 days) on the DRIP schedule.
Where is the DGT Winter Series "Tobacco Road" played?
It is played at Tobacco Road Golf Club in Sanford, NC.
How much is the entry fee for the DGT Winter Series "Tobacco Road"?
The listed entry fee is $375. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on December 12, 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?
DGT Winter Series "Tobacco Road" 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.
What else is on that weekend?
There is 1 other junior event in North Carolina the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all North Carolina tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
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