Notah Begay Jr. Golf National Championship
Koasati Pines at Coushatta • Kinder, LA • November 2026
Format
54-hole stroke play; multi-division (ages 10–11, 12–13, 14–15, 16–18); three-stage qualification: local (18 holes) → regional (36 holes) → national (54 holes)
Field
Approximately 150 girls and 150–160 boys per national championship
Eligibility
Boys and girls ages 10–18; must not be 19 or attending college; age division determined by age on May 1; must qualify through local and regional qualifying stages
Overview
The NB3 JGNC is the largest Native American–focused junior golf championship in the United States, founded by PGA Tour veteran Notah Begay III to grow the game among Native and underserved youth. The national championship is held at the award-winning Koasati Pines course at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana. Divisions span ages 10–18 with separate Boys and Girls championships, and the event has aired on Golf Channel.
Format
54-hole stroke play; multi-division (ages 10–11, 12–13, 14–15, 16–18); three-stage qualification: local (18 holes) → regional (36 holes) → national (54 holes)
Defending champion
Girls Overall: Angela Nip
2025
How to play
Details coming soon.