NOTAH BEGAY III JUNIOR GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EXPANDS
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NOTAH BEGAY III JUNIOR GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EXPANDS
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The Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship (NB3 JGNC) Series returns for its sixth year to the award-winning Koasati Pines golf course at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana, with the Girls National Championship taking place November 2–4, 2025, followed by the Boys National Championship November 7–9, 2025. This year marks the largest expansion in the championship’s history, with increased international participation, elevated sponsor support, and a strong lineup of returning and first-time competitors.
“In just a few short years, this event has become a global proving ground for the next generation of elite golfers,” said Notah Begay III, founder and namesake of the NB3
JGNC Series. “The growth in international qualifiers, new players, and increased sponsor support reflects the momentum and impact this championship is creating for junior golf worldwide.”
NB3 JGNC continues to be one of the most competitive and inclusive junior golf platforms
in the world. For 2025, more than 3,500 junior golfers competed for just 320 championship
spots. The field includes 140 new boys division players and 120 new girls division players,
along with approximately 20–30 returning athletes in each division. The series also
expanded internationally, adding new qualifying events in Thailand and Canada, resulting
in more global players advancing to this year’s championship.
“We are honored to welcome so many talented young athletes and their families to
Coushatta,” said David Sickey, Chairman of The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. “This
tournament not only showcases extraordinary skill of young golfers but also celebrates
the unity that golf brings to communities around the world. It’s a privilege to share our
hospitality with competitors from near and far.”
Since its founding in 2020, the NB3 JGNC has become a premier series for junior golfers
worldwide, with a three-stage qualifying process and televised broadcasts on the Golf
Channel. The championship series attracts top junior talent from across the globe.
For more information on the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship Series
and details about the upcoming championship events, please visit jgnc.org
About Notah Begay III Jr Golf National Championship:
The Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship is in its sixth year and aims to grow
the game of golf by providing a platform for players to compete against the best juniors in
the Country in a true, open qualifying series. The National Championship will be televised
on Golf Channel in prime time that will be airing over four hours of broadcast time that has
never been done before. These players will have a chance to be recognized on a platform
like no other, increasing the chances to #getNOTAHced by college coaches around the
country. The Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship is open to boys and girls
ages 10-18.
About Coushatta Casino Resort
Coushatta Casino Resort, Louisiana’s largest casino resort, is located in Kinder, Louisiana.
It’s expansive gaming floor, the largest in the Lake Charles area, offers nearly 2,000 slot
and table games, including live poker, bingo and sports betting. The property also features
three hotels, the Dream Pool and Lazy River, world-class entertainment and the #1 rated
golf course in Louisiana. Coushatta Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Coushatta
Tribe of Louisiana. For more information, call (800) 584-7263 or visit www.ccrla.com.