NXXT Faldo Classic at IMG Golf Club
A 3-day local event in Bradenton, FL. The field projects comparable to other local starts. There are 9 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
IMG Academy GC plays as a semi-private layout at approximately 6,506 yards from competition tees. A moderately challenging setup with a slope of 131.
Developmental-level event. Good for first competitive starts and building match-play experience.
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
- IJGT Fall Series #3Oct 10–11, 2026 · Howey In The Hills, FL · IJGT · $300
- PGA Golf Club Invitational 2026Oct 10–11, 2026 · Port Saint Lucie, FL · USKG
- World Golf Village Fall Junior OpenOct 10–11, 2026 · St. Augustine, FL · HJGT · $0
- Srixon Prep Tour - Shell PointOct 10, 2026 · Fort Myers, FL · SFLPGAJR · $75
- IJGT Fall Series #3Oct 9–10, 2026 · Howey In The Hills, FL · IJGT · $300
Up to 2 weeks after
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – West Orange Country ClubOct 12, 2026 · Winter Garden, FL · USKG · $85
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Eagle Ridge Golf ClubOct 17, 2026 · Summerfield, FL · USKG · $77
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Bent Creek Golf CourseOct 17, 2026 · Jacksonville, FL · USKG · $63
- Ft. Myers Fall Junior OpenOct 17–18, 2026 · Lake Suzy, FL · HJGT · $0
- Srixon Medalist Tour - Hammock Creek GCOct 17–18, 2026 · Palm City, FL · SFLPGAJR · $75
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 NXXT Faldo Classic at IMG Golf Club?
NXXT Faldo Classic at IMG Golf Club runs Oct 10–12, 2026 (3 days) on the NXXTJT schedule.
Where is the NXXT Faldo Classic at IMG Golf Club played?
It is played at IMG Academy GC in Bradenton, FL.
How much is the entry fee for the NXXT Faldo Classic at IMG Golf Club?
The listed entry fee is $445. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on October 7, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
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?
NXXT Faldo Classic at IMG Golf Club is a local-tier event: a good first or early-season start for players still building tournament experience. 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 9 other junior events in Florida the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Florida tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
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