2026 State Park Golf Cup | Department Of Natural Resources Division
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2026 State Park Golf Cup
2026 State Park Golf Cup
Date: March 14 - July 11, 2026
Event Type: Two Person Team
Cost: $300 per team for the Jekyll Island event on March 14, all other events are $250 per team.
The Georgia State Park Cup is a two part team competition. Create your team of 2 and sign up at any of the qualifying events listed below. You may play in multiple events but must pay entry fee for each event you choose. There will be two divisions within each tournament: Championship Flight and Handicap Flight. The top teams from each flight will advance to the Finals on July 11.
If your team qualifies you will earn a spot in the State Park Cup Championship. The championship event will include all qualified teams to crown the best 2-person team in Georgia. The Championship event is an all-inclusive trip and will be at no extra cost to qualifying teams. Championship Event information further down the page.
Each event will be a 2-person event with no mulligans, throws, handicap strokes etc. Each 2-person team will play with another team to ensure all scores are kept accurately. Rules information further down the page.
Register For Event
Share your Golf Cup photos with us
Event Dates
Course
Date
The Creek Golf Course
Hard Labor Creek State Park, Social Circle
4/25/2026
Highland Walk Golf Course
Victoria Bryant State Park, Royston
5/9/2026
The Lakes Golf Course
Laura S. Walker State Park, Waycross
5/16/2026
Brazells Creek Golf Course
Jack Hill State Park, Reidsville
5/30/2026
Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course
Richard B. Russell State Park, Elberton
6/6/2026
Wallace Adams Golf Course
Little Ocmulgee State Park, Helena
6/20/2026
Georgia Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele
6/27/2026
Championship (27 holes):
The Lakes Golf Course
Laura S. Walker State Park, Waycross
7/11/2026
Rules
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION AND LOCAL RULES
The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play, as modified by the Tournament Committee. See applicable competition’s “Notice to Competitors (Players)” for additional Definitions, Local Rules and Conditions. Complete text of Rules and Appendix I may be found in the current Rules of Golf.
EVENT:
The State Park Cup is a 2-part event to find the best scramble team in Georgia. Each team will sign up at any of the listed courses and participate in the qualifying round. A team may play at more than 1 course but if they cannot qualify at two courses or take a qualification spot away from another team.
Each course will host a two-person scramble and the top teams (depending on number of teams entered) will move on to the championship tournament. This will not be a handicapped event, but all teams are welcome to play.
Information on the championship tournament can be found below.
FORMAT:
Each player will tee off and the best shot will be chosen. All players must then hit from the chosen location. The ball may be lifted, cleaned and placed within 1 club length, no nearer to the hole. Ball must remain in original condition (may not be moved from rough to fairway, hazard to rough etc.)
HAZARDS AND OUT OF BOUNDS:
All wooded areas that surround the course will be played as a hazard. If a ball is lost in the hazard you may, under 1-stroke penalty, take a drop within two club-lengths of where the ball entered the hazard no nearer to the hole. Only out of bounds is main road entering facility.
TEES PLAYED:
Men - White Tees (6,200 yards)
Seniors (62 and older) – Black Tees (5,500 yards)
Ladies - Red Tees (5,300 yards)
SCORING AND SCORECARDS:
Maximum score for each hole is double bogey. All putts must be holed out. Please return scorecards to scoring area immediately following play.
Championship Event
Championship Event
The top teams from each flight will advance to the Finals.
27-hole championship event. Teams will be repaired after first 18 based on position. All golf and meals will be included for all players. Extra room nights will be available at pre-determined rate.
Championship Event Timeline:
Friday:
12:00 - Resort Check-In
1-3:00 - Practice Round
7:30 Champions Dinner/Awards Ceremony
Saturday:
8:00 am Registration/Breakfast
9:00 am Shotgun start
11:30 Lunch at turn
3:00 Re-pairing of groups and 9 hole final shotgun
6:00 Champions crowned
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2026 State Park Golf Cup
2026 State Park Golf Cup
Date: March 14 - July 11, 2026
Event Type: Two Person Team
Cost: $300 per team for the Jekyll Island event on March 14, all other events are $250 per team.
The Georgia State Park Cup is a two part team competition. Create your team of 2 and sign up at any of the qualifying events listed below. You may play in multiple events but must pay entry fee for each event you choose. There will be two divisions within each tournament: Championship Flight and Handicap Flight. The top teams from each flight will advance to the Finals on July 11.
If your team qualifies you will earn a spot in the State Park Cup Championship. The championship event will include all qualified teams to crown the best 2-person team in Georgia. The Championship event is an all-inclusive trip and will be at no extra cost to qualifying teams. Championship Event information further down the page.
Each event will be a 2-person event with no mulligans, throws, handicap strokes etc. Each 2-person team will play with another team to ensure all scores are kept accurately. Rules information further down the page.
Register For Event
Share your Golf Cup photos with us
Event Dates
Course
Date
The Creek Golf Course
Hard Labor Creek State Park, Social Circle
4/25/2026
Highland Walk Golf Course
Victoria Bryant State Park, Royston
5/9/2026
The Lakes Golf Course
Laura S. Walker State Park, Waycross
5/16/2026
Brazells Creek Golf Course
Jack Hill State Park, Reidsville
5/30/2026
Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course
Richard B. Russell State Park, Elberton
6/6/2026
Wallace Adams Golf Course
Little Ocmulgee State Park, Helena
6/20/2026
Georgia Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele
6/27/2026
Championship (27 holes):
The Lakes Golf Course
Laura S. Walker State Park, Waycross
7/11/2026
Rules
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION AND LOCAL RULES
The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play, as modified by the Tournament Committee. See applicable competition’s “Notice to Competitors (Players)” for additional Definitions, Local Rules and Conditions. Complete text of Rules and Appendix I may be found in the current Rules of Golf.
EVENT:
The State Park Cup is a 2-part event to find the best scramble team in Georgia. Each team will sign up at any of the listed courses and participate in the qualifying round. A team may play at more than 1 course but if they cannot qualify at two courses or take a qualification spot away from another team.
Each course will host a two-person scramble and the top teams (depending on number of teams entered) will move on to the championship tournament. This will not be a handicapped event, but all teams are welcome to play.
Information on the championship tournament can be found below.
FORMAT:
Each player will tee off and the best shot will be chosen. All players must then hit from the chosen location. The ball may be lifted, cleaned and placed within 1 club length, no nearer to the hole. Ball must remain in original condition (may not be moved from rough to fairway, hazard to rough etc.)
HAZARDS AND OUT OF BOUNDS:
All wooded areas that surround the course will be played as a hazard. If a ball is lost in the hazard you may, under 1-stroke penalty, take a drop within two club-lengths of where the ball entered the hazard no nearer to the hole. Only out of bounds is main road entering facility.
TEES PLAYED:
Men - White Tees (6,200 yards)
Seniors (62 and older) – Black Tees (5,500 yards)
Ladies - Red Tees (5,300 yards)
SCORING AND SCORECARDS:
Maximum score for each hole is double bogey. All putts must be holed out. Please return scorecards to scoring area immediately following play.
Championship Event
Championship Event
The top teams from each flight will advance to the Finals.
27-hole championship event. Teams will be repaired after first 18 based on position. All golf and meals will be included for all players. Extra room nights will be available at pre-determined rate.
Championship Event Timeline:
Friday:
12:00 - Resort Check-In
1-3:00 - Practice Round
7:30 Champions Dinner/Awards Ceremony
Saturday:
8:00 am Registration/Breakfast
9:00 am Shotgun start
11:30 Lunch at turn
3:00 Re-pairing of groups and 9 hole final shotgun
6:00 Champions crowned
Locations
Reservations
Park Accessibility
Events
Activities
Field Trips
Gatherings
Things To Know
Volunteer
Archaeology
Golfing
Gift Cards
State Parks & Historic Sites Park Guide
The Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Park Guide is a handy resource for planning a spring break, summer vacation or family reunion. The free booklet is filled with tips on the best hiking trails, fishing spots, cabins, wedding venues and campsites.
Request a free copy by mail
or pick one up in any park office.
View Park Guide Online
Request a Free Copy
featured destination
New Cottages at "Chatt Bend"
Chattahoochee Bend State Park just opened three additional cottages, making it easier than ever to spend a few days exploring the park’s trails and river. All have screened porches, fire pits and grills.
Georgia's Great Places
Discover more great Georgia destinations to visit this fall and winter.
Campers Return to Seminole State Park
Campsites have officially reopened at Seminole State Park, featuring a brand-new comfort station and all new electric and plumbing for RVs.
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2
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