Junior golfers seeking a true “tour-caliber” experience need look no further than Carrollton, Georgia. The Louise Suggs Junior Girls Invitational has rapidly ascended the ranks to become a premier stop on the national circuit, and for 14-to-18-year-old athletes with collegiate aspirations, the time to act is now.

A Legacy of Excellence

Hosted at the historic Sunset Hills Country Club, this tournament is steeped in golf history. Founded in 1948 by WWII veterans, the course’s original nine holes were designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones. From 1950–1955, the club hosted the LPGA Tour’s Sunset Hills Open, where icons like Babe Zaharias and Louise Suggs herself competed.

Today, the Invitational honors both Suggs—a founding member of the LPGA—and Wayne Eidson, a beloved club figure whose final wish was to bolster junior golf. This event isn’t just a tournament; it’s a bridge between the pioneering past of women’s golf and its bright future.

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For players and college coaches alike, the competitive depth is undeniable. The 2026 field is limited to 54 elite players, competing on a challenging layout featuring a 76.0 rating and 137 slope.

The stakes are high, with the champion earning prestigious exemptions into:

  • The SALLY (South Atlantic Women’s Amateur)
  • The Sea Island Women’s Amateur
  • PGA High School National Invitational
  • LPGA Girls National Championship

The event results will be posted to the Junior Golf Hub rankings as well as JGS, WAGR, and AJGA (PBE Stars), the tournament serves as a critical proving ground. Past champions like Alexa Phung have already used this stage as a springboard to national success.

Key Tournament Details

    • Dates: October 16–18, 2026 (Practice Round: Oct 15)
    • Location: Sunset Hills Country Club, Carrollton, GA
    • Entry Fee: $515
    • Application Window: Opens March 1 and closes April 15
  • Eligibility: 14-18 years old and must be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12)

How to Apply: Prospective players should visit SuggsInvitational.com to submit their application and playing resume beginning on March 1.

Don’t miss your chance to walk the fairways of legends and define your own legacy.