NOTAH BEGAY III JUNIOR GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO COUSHATTA WITH TOP JUNIORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Top Junior Golfers Compete November 1-3 and November 6-8, 2026 at Koasati Pines at Coushatta; National Broadcast on Golf Channel

KINDER, La., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship (NB3 JGNC) Series returns for its seventh year to the award-winning Koasati Pines golf course at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana, with the Girls National Championship taking place November 1–3, 2026, followed by the Boys National Championship November 6–8, 2026. This year's championship brings together junior golfers from across the globe, new events from title sponsor Skechers, and a celebration of founder Notah Begay III, the newly named recipient of the PGA TOUR's 2026 Payne Stewart Award.

"Every year, these young golfers remind me why we started this championship," said Notah Begay III, founder and namesake of the NB3 JGNC Series. "They come from all over the world for the chance to compete on a national stage and be seen by college coaches. Creating those opportunities for the next generation is what this game is about, and there is no better place to do it than Coushatta."

NB3 JGNC continues to be one of the most competitive and inclusive junior golf platforms in the world, drawing young athletes from across the United States and around the world. For 2026, more than 3,500 junior golfers ages 10 to 18 competed for 320 championship spots through a three-stage qualifying process.

"Each year, we are proud to welcome these young athletes and their families to Koasati Pines and Coushatta," said David Sickey, Chairman of The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. "We also congratulate Notah on receiving the Payne Stewart Award, an honor that reflects the character and generosity he has demonstrated throughout his career."

The 2026 championship also marks a milestone year for its founder. In July, Begay was named the 29th recipient of the PGA TOUR's Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company, which honors character, charity and sportsmanship. A four-time PGA TOUR winner and Golf Channel analyst, Begay was recognized in August at the TOUR Championship in Atlanta for his work through the NB3 Foundation, which he founded in 2005 to support Native American youth.

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 four hotels, the Dream Pool and Lazy River, world-class entertainment and the #1 rated golf course in Louisiana, Koasati Pines. In May 2026, Coushatta unveiled the all-new Legacy Tower. 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.

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