USNDP State Teams

Teams and Timeline

State team roster sizes are calculated by elite junior participation in the state, ranging from two boys/two girls to 20 boys/20 girls. North Carolina and South Carolina have 12 players and eight players, respectively.

The 2027 rosters for Team North Carolina and Team South Carolina will be named in January 2027. Team members will participate in Team North Carolina and Team South Carolina programming and benefits in 2027, and players must earn their way onto the team each year.

Only players who are North Carolina and South Carolina residents are eligible for their respective teams.

Players must have an established Handicap Index® and enter all eligible scores to be eligible for Team North Carolina or Team South Carolina. Boys must have a Handicap Index®. Girls must have a Handicap Index®. Read more about Handicap Index®.

Players must be 13 years old by January 1, 2027, have not reached their 19th birthday by July 19, 2027, and must not be enrolled in college for the 2026-2027 school year.

Questions?

For more information and questions specific to the U.S. National Development Program, visit the USNDP Homepage | USNDP FAQs.

For more information about Team North Carolina or Team South Carolina, contact:

Brandon Hood
Associate Director of Junior Golf
Carolinas Golf Association

Team North Carolina FAQs

When will Team NC start?
How old do you need to be to be a part of Team NC?
Do I need to be a resident of North Carolina?
How do I become eligible for Team NC?
Team North Carolina will have 12 boys and 12 girls to Team North Carolina in 2027.
- Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2026 season.
- The Top 10 players on the NC Junior Boys' and NC Junior Girls' Rankings on the September 2026 Rankings update will be automatically selected.
- The Committee will hold two captains' picks to make the team.
- Players must play in at least 3 ranked Multi-Day CGA, TYGA, SCGA, SCJGA, WSCGA, CPGA, or USGA events in a calendar year. (USGA/PGA One-Day Junior Qualifiers will count in place of a two-day.)
What events do I need to play in to be eligible?
What are the benefits of being named to Team NC?
As a part of Team NC are you automatically a part of the USNDP?
As part of Team NC, are players automatically on the National Junior Team?
Who is on the Team NC Committee?
Will I incur a cost for my player to be on the team?
When can I apply?

Team South Carolina FAQs

When will Team SC start?
How old do you need to be to be a part of Team SC?
Do I need to be a resident of South Carolina?
How do I become eligible for Team SC?
Team South Carolina will have 8 boys and 8 girls to Team South Carolina in 2027.
- Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2026 season.
- The Top 10 players on the SC Junior Boys' and SC Junior Girls' Rankings on the September 2026 Rankings update will be automatically selected.
- The Committee will hold two captains' picks to make the team.
- Players must play in at least 3 ranked Multi-Day CGA, TYGA, SCGA, SCJGA, WSCGA, CPGA, or USGA events in a calendar year. (USGA/PGA One-Day Junior Qualifiers will count in place of a two-day.)
What events do I need to play in to be eligible?
What are the benefits of being named to Team SC?
As a part of Team SC are you automatically a part of the USNDP?
As part of Team SC, are players automatically on the National Junior Team?
Who is on the Team NC Committee?
Will I incur a cost for my player to be on the team?
When can I apply?

Teams and Timeline

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Questions?

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Development Camp

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Development Camp

Team South Carolina Development Camp will be DATE/LOCATION.

Team North Carolina FAQs

Team South Carolina FAQs

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