RALEIGH, N.C. — Stitch Golf and Drip Golf are proud to announce the inaugural Stitch Golf Junior Invitational, set for November 21-22, 2026, at Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh, North Carolina—home of the NC State Wolfpack golf programs. The event will welcome a premier field of junior golfers for two days of championship competition on one of the top collegiate golf venues in the country.
“Stitch Golf is committed to supporting the next generation of players and growing the game through meaningful opportunities,” said Brad King, President of Stitch Golf. “Our goal with the Stitch Golf Junior Invitational is to create an elite competitive experience that matches the level of these athletes—while building an event that players and families will be excited to be a part of year after year.”
“Drip Golf is excited to partner with Stitch Golf to launch an invitational that reflects the highest standards in junior golf,” said Jeff Daner, President of Drip Golf. “Our goal is to provide a first-class championship environment where top junior players can compete, develop, and showcase their talent on a course that prepares them for the next level.”
Lonnie Poole Golf Course, a nationally recognized collegiate venue and one of the premier championship tests in the Southeast, will host the inaugural event. “We’re honored to host the Stitch Golf Junior Invitational and showcase Lonnie Poole as a championship setting for junior golf,” said Chip Watson, General Manager at Lonnie Poole Golf Course. “This is a high-level event, and we’re excited to welcome talented players to compete on one of the top collegiate courses in the country. It’s a great opportunity for these juniors to experience the same environment and course conditions that college programs compete on.”
The Stitch Golf Junior Invitational will feature top junior golfers from across the region and beyond, highlighting the continued growth and momentum of elite junior competition in North Carolina. Additional event details, including player invitations and tournament information, will be announced in the coming months.