Sarah Schmelzel Tradition @ Orange Tree Resort (Phoenix LPGA Qual)
A 2-day national event in Scottsdale, AZ on the PKBGT schedule. The field projects stronger than a regional start.
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About the course
Course intelligence for Orange Tree Golf Club is coming soon.
National-tier event. Expect stronger competition than a typical regional start.
18 other upcoming PKBGT events listed. This is the only one in AZ. Fields are mostly regional-level. 9 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Greater Charlotte Girls Classic (Oct 10).
Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.
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 Sarah Schmelzel Tradition @ Orange Tree Resort (Phoenix LPGA Qual)?
Sarah Schmelzel Tradition @ Orange Tree Resort (Phoenix LPGA Qual) runs Mar 7–8, 2026 (2 days) on the PKBGT schedule.
Where is the Sarah Schmelzel Tradition @ Orange Tree Resort (Phoenix LPGA Qual) played?
It is played at Orange Tree Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ.
How much is the entry fee for the Sarah Schmelzel Tradition @ Orange Tree Resort (Phoenix LPGA Qual)?
The listed entry fee is $299. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
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?
Sarah Schmelzel Tradition @ Orange Tree Resort (Phoenix LPGA Qual) 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.
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