Drip Golf Series - 16th Annual Bullet & Peggy Bell Thanksgiving Classic
A 2-day regional event in Pinehurst, NC on the DRIP schedule. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There is 1 nearby alternative the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
Course intelligence for Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club / Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club - Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club / Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club is coming soon.
AJGA Performance Stars
| Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Champion | 2 ★ |
| Top 5 | 1 ★ |
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
44 other upcoming DRIP events listed. 31 in NC. Fields are mostly regional-level. 3 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Stitch Golf "Future Stars" Invitational brought to you by Drip Golf (Dec 5).
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
- TYGA Tots Turkey ShootoutNov 25, 2026 · Southern Pines, NC · CGA · $35
- TYGA Turkey ShootoutNov 25, 2026 · Southern Pines, NC · CGA · $55
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Longleaf Golf & Family Club (Tour Championship)Nov 22, 2026 · Southern Pines, NC · USKG · $49
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Wedgewood Public Golf Course (Tour Championship)Nov 21, 2026 · Wilson, NC · USKG · $55
- Stitch Golf Junior InvitationalNov 21–22, 2026 · Raleigh, NC · DRIP · $395
Up to 2 weeks after
- DGT Winter Series at Carolina Trace Country Club-Lake CourseDec 5–6, 2026 · Sanford, NC · DRIP · $249
- Stitch Golf "Future Stars" Invitational brought to you by Drip GolfDec 5–6, 2026 · Chapel Hill, NC · DRIP · $325
- 60th Twin States Junior Girls' ChampionshipDec 5–6, 2026 · Rocky Mount, NC · CGA · $185
- REGIONAL INVITATIONAL (*)Dec 5–6, 2026 · Snow Hill, NC · PKBGT · $269
- 14th NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (*)Dec 12–13, 2026 · Pinehurst, NC · PKBGT · $299
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Questions about this event
When is the Drip Golf Series - 16th Annual Bullet & Peggy Bell Thanksgiving Classic?
Drip Golf Series - 16th Annual Bullet & Peggy Bell Thanksgiving Classic runs Nov 28–29, 2026 (2 days) on the DRIP schedule.
Where is the Drip Golf Series - 16th Annual Bullet & Peggy Bell Thanksgiving Classic played?
It is played at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club / Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club - Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club / Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Pinehurst, NC.
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?
Drip Golf Series - 16th Annual Bullet & Peggy Bell Thanksgiving Classic 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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