The PING Invitational
A 4-day elite event in Tallahassee, FL on the AJGA schedule. There are 9 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 - 19) | |
|---|---|
| Top 15boys | Fully exempt |
| Top 25boys | 12 ★ |
| Top 50 or Make Cutboys | 8 ★ |
Field profile based on tour classification and Roadmap event model.
5 other upcoming AJGA events listed. This is the only one in FL. 4 of them award AJGA stars. Next on the tour after this: Rolex Tournament of Champions (Nov 21).
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
- NXXT Faldo Classic at IMG Golf ClubOct 10–12, 2026 · Bradenton, FL · NXXTJT · $445
- Srixon Prep Tour - Shell PointOct 10, 2026 · Fort Myers, FL · SFLPGAJR · $75
Up to 2 weeks after
- Srixon Links Tour - The Park (Par 3)Oct 11, 2026 · West Palm Beach, FL · SFLPGAJR · $75
- Callaway MJGT Palm Aire Junior OpenOct 11, 2026 · Sarasota, FL · MANATEEJGT · $160
- 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
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 The PING Invitational?
The PING Invitational runs Oct 9–12, 2026 (4 days) on the AJGA schedule.
Where is the The PING Invitational played?
It is played at Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, FL.
How much is the entry fee for the The PING Invitational?
The listed entry fee is $295. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on August 25, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
How many rounds is it?
4 days of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.
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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