Notah Begay III Boys Junior Golf National Championship
A 3-day national event in Kinder, LA. The field projects stronger than a regional start. There are 2 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 12-13 | |
|---|---|
| Championboys | 2 ★ |
| Top 5boys | 1 ★ |
| Boys 14-18 | |
|---|---|
| Championboys | 12 ★ |
| Top 5boys | 8 ★ |
| Top 10boys | 4 ★ |
| Top 15boys | 1 ★ |
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
Independent event. Check the event website for the rest of its schedule.
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
- NB3/PKBGT Girls National Championship (*)Nov 1–3, 2026 · Kinder, LA · PKBGT · $129
- PKBGT/Notah Begay III Girls National ChampionshipNov 1–3, 2026 · Kinder, LA · INVITATIONAL
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Carter PlantationNov 1, 2026 · Springfield, LA · USKG · $49
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Beaver Creek Golf CourseOct 25, 2026 · Zachary, LA · USKG · $49
Up to 2 weeks after
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Beau Chene Country ClubNov 8, 2026 · Mandeville, LA · USKG · $49
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – The Island Country Club (Tour Championship)Nov 15, 2026 · Plaquemine, LA · USKG · $49
- Allstate Sugar Bowl Fall SeriesNov 21–22, 2026 · Lafayette, LA · KELLYGIBSON · $225
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Questions about this event
When is the Notah Begay III Boys Junior Golf National Championship?
Notah Begay III Boys Junior Golf National Championship runs Nov 6–8, 2026 (3 days) on the INVITATIONAL schedule.
Where is the Notah Begay III Boys Junior Golf National Championship played?
It is played at Koasati Pines at Coushatta - Koasati Pines in Kinder, LA.
How many rounds is it?
3 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?
Notah Begay III Boys Junior Golf National Championship 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 2 other junior events in Louisiana the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Louisiana tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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