AUGUSTA, Ga. – The USGA, Masters Tournament and PGA of America announced today that registration for 2026 – 2027 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying is now open on DriveChipandPutt.com.
This year will mark Drive, Chip and Putt’s 13th season of qualifying events for boys and girls ages 7-15, according to a news release from organizers. The free program, which can be accessed in all 50 states, aims to provide a welcoming environment for youth to participate in golf and focus on the game’s three fundamental skills.
In April, a pace of play bonus will be implemented during the 2026 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club. Under the new policy, National Finalists will earn up to three additional points if they complete each shot during the competition in 40 seconds or less. This initiative aims to reinforce pace of play as an essential skill in golf. Further details about the National Finals policy are available within the National Finals scoring section on the rules and regulations page of the website…