National Tour Thanksgiving Slam
A 2-day national event in San Marcos, CA on the FCG schedule. The field projects stronger than a regional start. There are 4 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
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AJGA Performance Stars
| Boys College Prep | |
|---|---|
| Championboys | 4 ★ |
| Top 10%boys | 1 ★ |
| Girls College Prep | |
|---|---|
| Championgirls | 4 ★ |
| Top 10%girls | 1 ★ |
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
28 other upcoming FCG events listed. 24 in CA. Fields are mostly national-level. 7 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: National Tour Fall Championship (Major) (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
- JGANC - Bay View Autumn ClassicNov 24–25, 2026 · Milpitas, CA · JGANC
- Bay View Autumn Classic: 12-18Nov 24–25, 2026 · Milpitas, CA · JGANC · $200
- Kurt von Tillow Memorial Jr TournamentNov 23, 2026 · Cameron Park, CA · TFTGS · $100
- 3rd Annual Fcg Fall College ShowcaseNov 23–25, 2026 · San Marcos, CA · FCG · $409
- Jganc Tournament of Champions Nov 23, 2026 · Pleasanton, CA · JGANC · $100
Up to 2 weeks after
- Fairfield Junior Championship: 12-18Dec 5–6, 2026 · Fairfield, CA · JGANC · $225
- (12-18) Fall Series Champ. @ Terra LagoDec 5–6, 2026 · Indio, CA · SCPGAJT
- Jean Hock Memorial at William Land GCDec 5, 2026 · Sacramento, CA · TFTGS · $100
- JDT (12-18) Fall @ Fairmount ParkDec 5, 2026 · Riverside, CA · SCPGAJT · $75
- National Tour Fall Championship (Major)Dec 5–6, 2026 · Temecula, CA · FCG · $349
Junior scoring history at this course
Based on junior events played at this course — not only this tournament. Scores are shown as event stroke totals when score-to-par is not available.
Why this matters
Course history gives families a quick sense of what scores have been competitive here. A low top-25% number usually means the top of the field is strong. A wide spread typically means the event draws a broader mix of players — useful context when deciding if an event is a good fit for your player.
Tournament choices are only one scoreboard. Rankings, comparison, coaching noise, confidence, and the car ride home can shape a season just as much. The Hidden Scoreboards is a short book for parents trying to support their player without becoming the pressure.
Questions about this event
When is the National Tour Thanksgiving Slam?
National Tour Thanksgiving Slam runs Nov 28–29, 2026 (2 days) on the FCG schedule.
Where is the National Tour Thanksgiving Slam played?
It is played at Twin Oaks Golf Course in San Marcos, CA.
How much is the entry fee for the National Tour Thanksgiving Slam?
The listed entry fee is $349. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on November 18, 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?
National Tour Thanksgiving Slam is a national-tier event: expect a stronger field than a typical regional start, so it suits players already placing well regionally. 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 are 4 other junior events in California the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all California tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
Search your player by name on this page. You will see their official ranking, class rank and scoring differential, and a slider that projects what a given score at this event would do to the class rank. Save the event to get a calendar link with every event you are considering.
Other options to weigh
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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