DATES
May 22 - 31, 2026 (Friday - Sunday)
Course(s)
Cost
Cancellation Fee - $40
*See Policies and Procedures page for more information.
Includes: Greens fees, range balls, daily meal ticket, prize fund, and a donation to the American Golf Foundation (AGF)—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting the game of golf through charity, education, and community service.
Entry Deadline
Monday, May 12, 2026
Late entries will be accepted online only and placed on the waitlist.
DATES: May 22–31, 2026 (Friday–Sunday over two consecutive weekends)
ELIGIBLITY:
- Men amateur golfers with an established World Handicap System (WHS) Index and a 6-month Lowest Handicap Index of 4.9 or better as of May 1, 2026, OR
- Players who have competed in high school or collegiate golf within the past two years
REGISTRATION PROCESS & KEY DATES:
February 2: Registration opens Register/Results
May 12: Registration closes at 11:59 PM
May 18: Preliminary Pairings posted on the Festival website by 6:00 PM
May 20: Final Pairings posted on the tournament portal by 6:00 PM
FORMAT:
Qualifying Round
- 18-hole gross stroke-play qualifier
- The lowest 64 scores advance to Match Play
- Ties for the final qualifying positions will be decided by a sudden-death playoff, held immediately following regulation play on Friday, May 22
MATCH PLAY BRACKET SCHEDULE:
- Round of 64: Saturday, May 23 – 7:00 AM
- Round of 32: Sunday, May 24 – 7:00 AM
- Round of 16: Sunday, May 24 – 12:00 PM
- Quarterfinals: Saturday, May 30 – 7:00 AM
- Semifinals: Saturday, May 30 – 12:00 PM
- Championship Final (18 holes): Sunday, May 31 – 8:00 AM
PAIRINGS & TEE TIMES:
- Qualifying Round: Tee times begin at 7:00 AM on Friday, May 22
- Match Play Rounds: Tee times determined by position within the master bracket
CONTACT INFORMATION: LBGolfFestival@americangolf.com or GJohnson@skylinksgc.com – no phone calls please.