The 2026 Hope Valley Junior Invitational
The Hope Valley Junior Invitational is 4 days of world-class junior golf, with activities planned for parents, players, and volunteers. Entry is open to any invited female or male amateur golfer who has not reached their 19th birthday as of the date of the final round and who has not started college (class of 2026 or higher). Click here for HVJI Invitation Criteria.
ENTRY FEE: Championship: $325 per player. See qualifier webpages for qualifier entry fees and registration dates.
REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Opens on April 20, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Close on July 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm
located in Durham, NC, is the proud host of this tournament. This classic Donald Ross course was designed in 1926.
Monday, August 3, 2026
All events at Hope Valley CC:
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Practice Rounds
4:00 p.m. Long drive competition (#10 tee)
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Player Registration and profile pictures
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Parent’s Reception
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Player’s Dinner
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Players putting competition and Ice Cream
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
All events at Hope Valley CC:
9:00am-11:00am
Round 1 starting times off #1 and #10
11:00am – 3:00pm
Tournament lunch for players and parents
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
All events at Hope Valley CC:
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Round 2 Starting Times off #1 and #10
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tournament lunch for players and parents
Thursday, August 6, 2026
All events at Hope Valley CC:
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Round 3 Starting Times off #1 and #10
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tournament lunch for players and parents
3:30 p.m.
Tournament Info
FORMAT: The championship format is 54-holes of stroke play..
PRACTICE ROUND: Practice rounds will be available before the tournament start date. Please call the Hope Valley CC golf shop (919-489-6676) to schedule practice round starting time.
FIELD SIZE: Championship field is restricted to 90 players, 24 girls and 66 boys.
YARDAGES: All boys will compete at approximately 6,720 yards, par 70. All girls will compete at approximately 5,800 yards, par 70.
DIVISIONS: Players will compete in divisions based on gender. There are no age divisions.
CONTACT INFO: Hope Valley CC 919-489-6676 or golfshop@hvcc.org
PRIZES: Trophies will be awarded to the top five players in each division.
CADDIES: Caddies are not allowed. Players may use a push/pull cart.
SPECTATOR CARTS: Spectators are welcome. Spectator carts are limited and will be made available to those with a doctor’s note or a handicap parking placard
WITHDRAWS: If you need to withdraw, it can be done online. Any issues, please contact Torey Chandler, CGA Tournament Administrator at 910-687-6867.
Lodging Info
Special rates are available at the Washington Duke Inn, just 5 miles away. Call them at (919) 490-0999 and mention the Hope Valley Junior Invitational (Group ID: 1190483) to get preferred rates.
Private Housing
There is a limited amount of private housing. Please contact Bob Byrnes at Hope Valley CC for more information.
Rules
USGA Rules of Golf govern play. Questions will be decided by the on-site Rules Committee whose decision will be final. Notice to Players and local rules are posted at host club and distributed at the starting tee(s). Tournament committee reserves the right to alter the conditions or schedules as stated, including alteration of the stipulated round(s) at any time during the championship. The competition is closed when the championship trophy has been presented. Special requests for starting times or pairings are not granted.
Player's Agreement:
I, for myself and the player, hereby release Hope Valley Country Club (the host facility), The Hope Valley Junior Invitational Golf Tournament, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and all of its sponsors from any and all liability for any event or consequence whatsoever in any way arising out of or relating to a player’s participation in this event with the sole and singular exception of liability arising out of bad faith or willful misconduct. I understand and support the AJGA’s Code of Conduct (see below). In case of emergency during the tournament, I authorize a qualified medical doctor to take all necessary measures in the treatment of the aforementioned tournament participant. I give HVJI permission to use my child’s picture in any publication, and to give my email address to college coaches who request it.
Conduct Code Violations
Any applicant not meeting an automatic qualifier or priority level is welcome to apply ‘at-large’. Please register, and you will be placed on the pending list. Should 90 qualified applicants not be available, at-large spots will be awarded based on a composite ranking of select ranking systems.
Acceptance Timeline
Applications must be submitted by July 20, 2026. Players meeting an exemption criterion will be admitted after registering (unless the field is full). Earning an invitation does not guarantee acceptance. Assuming more than 90 applicants have been submitted as of July 20th, selections will be made by the Committee using exemption criteria, rankings, qualifiers and tournament results. Should withdrawals occur, players on the pending list will be added.
Violations
Any Code of Conduct violation will result in a written letter to the player and his or her parent/guardian. The HVJI Tournament Committee may assess any or all of the following penalties based on severity and frequency of the violation(s):
1. One-stroke penalty for each act of unsportsmanlike behavior on the golf course
2. Immediate disqualification from the tournament at which the violation occurs
3. Depending on the severity of the violation, a tournament disqualification may also result in disqualification from the next year(s) event.
Withdraw
If you need to withdraw, please withdraw online. If you have difficulties withdrawing, please email asmith@hopevalleyjuniorinvitational.com.
• Withdraw 2 weeks Prior to Championship or 3 Days Prior to Qualifying Date: Full refund minus $30.00 administrative fee if entry accepted to the field.
• Withdraw after 2 weeks Prior to Championship or after 3 Days Prior to Qualifying Date: No Refund.
• No-Shows: No refund.
Registration / Entries
All players must register online at www.hopevalleyjuniorinvitational.com. Hope Valley Junior Invitational is not responsible for errors or delays by any internet service provider. Entries are only accepted between the open and close dates as stated above. Confirmation of acceptance is sent to players when their status is determined. Status may be checked at www.hopevalleyjuniorinvitational.com. The entry fee payment is processed when a player is accepted into the field.
Since 2018
Our inaugural HVJI tournament was held over 6 years ago here in Durham. We’re proud of all the players, sponsors, member and parents who made this all possible.