Junior Golfers Will Compete at Nationals in April
Eighty finalists are set to compete at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Golf
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Eighty junior golfers from 28 U.S. states, Canada, and India have qualified for the 13th annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. The competition will take place at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4, 2027.
Why it matters
This event showcases the next generation of talent by testing core golf skills under high-pressure conditions. Participants qualified by successfully navigating a series of local, subregional, and regional rounds held throughout 2026.
The finalists range in age from 7 to 15 and were selected using a 30-point scoring system across three skill categories. Returning competitors make up 16 of the 80 spots in the national field.
The players
Augusta National Golf Club
This prestigious venue located in Augusta, Georgia, serves as the host site for the National Finals.
The details
Participants earn their place in the finals by placing as top finishers at one of 10 regional qualifying sites. During the event, contestants can earn a three-point bonus by successfully completing their designated shots in 40 seconds or less.
Timeline
Local qualifying rounds for the 13th season began in May 2026.
Subregional qualifiers were conducted in July and August 2026.
Regional qualifying rounds were held in September and October 2026.
The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals will occur on April 4, 2027.
Season Trajectory
This competition maintains its place as the premier developmental showcase on the junior golf calendar. It establishes a fixed pathway for young athletes to compete at a major championship venue before the start of the professional tournament cycle.
Fans and talent scouts should monitor the event for the 16 returning finalists who carry experience from previous years. The 40-second pace requirement for bonus points serves as a critical differentiator in the final standings.
The takeaway
The event highlights how structured youth programming encourages skill development across multiple disciplines. Enthusiasts can track these young competitors as they attempt to master their driving, chipping, and putting techniques under pressure.
What happens next
The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel on April 4, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on the youth tournament circuit, visit Golf.
More information
For full program details, visit the Drive, Chip and Putt information.
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