Southern Pines, N.C. (August 5, 2026) – The Carolinas Golf Association, in collaboration with the United States National Development Program (USNDP) and the USNDP State Junior Teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and West Virginia, is proud to announce the inaugural USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase, to be held October 31 – November 1 at the acclaimed Quixote Club in Sumter, South Carolina.
 
The event will bring together many of the Southeast's top junior golfers for a regional competition, with players representing their respective USNDP State Junior Teams in both team and individual championships.
 
Each participating state will field separate boys' and girls' teams, creating an opportunity for the region's best young players to compete alongside teammates while representing their state against elite competition from across the Southeast.
The championship will consist of 54 holes over two days, with competitors playing 36 holes on Saturday followed by a final 18-hole round on Sunday.
 
The team competition will feature four-player teams, with the lowest three scores counting toward the team score each round. In addition to the team championship, individual honors will be awarded to the Boys' and Girls' Medalists, recognizing the lowest 54-hole scores.
 
"The USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase is an exciting opportunity to bring together the outstanding work being done by each state's USNDP program," said Brandon Hood, Assistant Director of Junior Golf & Player Development for the Carolinas Golf Association. "Our goal is to create a championship environment where players can experience the pride of representing their state, compete alongside their teammates, and measure themselves against the best junior golfers in the Southeast."
 
Hosted at Quixote Club, one of the Carolinas’ premier championship venues, the Showcase is designed to provide a high-level competitive experience that mirrors team events at the collegiate levels. The championship also strengthens collaboration among the participating state golf associations and their respective USNDP programs while creating another meaningful competitive opportunity within the USNDP pathway.
 
The USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase is expected to become an annual event, celebrating the growth of junior golf throughout the region and highlighting the talent being developed by the participating USNDP State Junior Teams.
 
About the U.S. National Development Program
The U.S. National Development Program provides a pathway to success in golf by delivering competitive opportunities, support and training that develop American golf talent and reduce financial burdens. With its key strategic partners, host venues, state teams and donors, the program provides education, experiences and mentorship to help athletes achieve success at each level. The Program is committed to fostering a positive and healthy pathway for American golfers to follow their dreams and reach the pinnacle of the sport. To learn more, click here. 
 
About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA)
The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of 125 member clubs represented by over 33,500 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service. A full-time professional staff of seven individuals handles day-to-day activities.
 
Based in Hoover, the AGA is the USGA's Allied Golf Association in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the World Handicap System including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating, and Rules of Golf & Handicapping education. The AGA annually conducts 24 championships; and team match competitions for men, women, juniorand seniors. The AGA manages the Junior Golf Alabama program that is a joint venture between the AGA and Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section.
 
In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Scholarship Fund through the Alabama Golf Foundation that is dedicated to assisting young golfers in higher education. Additionally, the Alabama Golf Foundation supports the Youth on Course Alabama program providing facility access to junior golfers and provides funding for the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. In 2016, the AGA earned the Gold Tee Award for “Outstanding Tournament Operations – Small Association” by the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA).
 
For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org.
 
   
 
Media Contact:
Alison Williams
Manager of Media, Marketing & Communications
Alabama Golf Association
205-979-1234
alison@alabamagolf.org
 
Tournament Contact:
Brandon Hood
Assistant Director of Junior Golf & Player Development
Carolinas Golf Association
140 Ridge Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
910-687-6869 | Brandon.Hood@carolinasgolf.org