PKBGT/Notah Begay III Girls 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
| Girls 12-13 | |
|---|---|
| Championgirls | 4 ★ |
| Top 10%girls | 1 ★ |
| Girls 14-18 | |
|---|---|
| Championgirls | 12 ★ |
| Top 3girls | 8 ★ |
| Top 5girls | 4 ★ |
| Top 10girls | 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
- 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
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Grand Ridge Golf CourseOct 11, 2026 · Luling, LA · USKG · $49
Up to 2 weeks after
- Notah Begay III Boys Junior Golf National ChampionshipNov 6–8, 2026 · Kinder, LA · INVITATIONAL
- PT - Visit Lake Charles Fall ClassicNov 7–8, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · STPGAJR · $75
- 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
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Questions about this event
When is the PKBGT/Notah Begay III Girls National Championship?
PKBGT/Notah Begay III Girls National Championship runs Nov 1–3, 2026 (3 days) on the INVITATIONAL schedule.
Where is the PKBGT/Notah Begay III Girls 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?
PKBGT/Notah Begay III Girls 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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