U.S. Kids Golf Invites Top Young Players to Tee It Up During 11th Annual World Championship at Pinehurst
Family Fun a Core Theme as More Than 1,800 Golfers from Around the World, Along with Their Supporters, Contribute Nearly $4 Million to Local Economy
When nearly 1,300 of the top young players tee it up for the 11th Annual World Championship in Pinehurst, many will walk away from the course with as many family memories as birdies.
For the fifth consecutive year, U.S. Kids Golf and Pinehurst will partner in support of the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship and Teen Championship, the largest and most prestigious worldwide annual junior golf events. More than 1,800 participants will represent nearly 40 countries in the two competitions, which highlight nearly two weeks of festivities beginning July 29.
The tournament has grown over the years, from 400 competitors in 2002 to today, an increase of 225 percent.
For families, the days in and around Pinehurst will be as much about having a ball as striking one, as focused on growing relationships as it is grooving swings. Most players will have caddies, usually a parent, grandparent or friend.
“These events show new and returning players how much fun golf is,” said Dan Van Horn, president and founder of U.S. Kids Golf. “The memories children experience walking the links with friends and family are invaluable. That’s what delights us about hosting this premier junior golf event each year.
The three-day World Championship begins Aug. 5. Boys and girls are divided into age groups ranging from 6 through age 12. Each group will tee off at one of several courses formatted to meet age-appropriate yardage, layout and hole quantity standards. The tournament will play out within the Village of Pinehurst’s most scenic venues, including Pinehurst No. 3, No. 4 and No. 8, Legacy, Little River, Longleaf, Mid Pines, Midland and Talamore.
A week prior to the World Championship, U.S. Kids Golf and Pinehurst will team up to host the fifth-annual Teen World Championship and Teen World Cup. The event, which takes place July 29-31, mirrors the format of the World Championship and features nearly 500 male and female golfers from across the world between ages 13 and 18. Read more