Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship

The Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship (NB3 JGNC) is organized by the Notah Begay III Junior Golf organization and has grown into one of the most prestigious junior golf events. The championship features a three-stage qualifying process culminating in a national championship played over 36 holes (2 rounds) of stroke play. The tournament fields include boys and girls ages 10 to 18, with multiple age divisions such as Boys 16-18, Boys 14-15, Boys 12-13, and Girls 15-18. Typically, around 311 players from over 245 cities participate, including international qualifiers. Players qualify through regional qualifying tournaments held across various locations; successful players advance to regionals, which then determine who competes in the national championship. The event is nationally televised on Golf Channel.