THE PAR 3 CHALLENGE 2026

The Ultimate Short Game Test for Junior Golfers

Open to Public
From 21 March 2026 to
December 19, 2026
The Par 3 Course at Robinswood Golf Club
March 6, 2026

Tournament Schedule

Organized by Golf Verge

Competition Categories

Junior golfers aged 6-18 years are eligible to participate. The competition is divided into male and female categories

  • First Tee Division: Ages 6-7
  • First Tee Division: Ages 8-10
  • Champions Division: Ages 10-12
  • Champions Division: Ages 13-14
  • Champions Division: Ages 15-18

*Age calculation is based on the year of birth (B.E./A.D.)

Round Schedule

Morning Round

  • First Tee Division, maximum 32 players
  • Shotgun Start at 9:00

Afternoon Round

  • Champions Division, maximum 40 players
  • Shotgun Start at 11:30

(or as determined appropriate by the committee)

Format of Play

Stroke Play format with Gross Score calculation

  • First Tee Division: 9-hole competition
  • Champions Division: 18-hole competition (9 holes x 2 rounds)

Entry Fees (Caddie Not Included)

First Tee Division – 9 Holes

  • Entry fee: 1,890 THB
  • Parents or golf professionals are allowed to act as the player’s caddie


Champions Tee Division – 18 Holes

  • Entry fee: 2,490 THB
  • Players must carry their own bag, or parents/golf professionals are allowed to act as the player’s caddie


Special Notes

  • Spectators are not allowed on the course. Pull carts are provided by the venue
  • The tournament will provide hole caddies responsible for raking bunkers and repairing divots
  • Shower facilities are available exclusively at the CH3 Performance Golf Academy, with one shower room designated for male use and one for female use. The clubhouse locker rooms are reserved for Robinswood Golf Club members only.

Registration Conditions

Champions Division players aged 13–14 and 15–18 who achieve the Overall Low Gross ranking in 1st place (calculated from the best 6 Gross Scores out of all events), a total of 2 players (1 male and 1 female) will receive a THE PAR 3 MEMBERSHIP (1 year)

Terms & Conditions for calculating the Overall Low Gross

The golfer whi ranks No.1 in accumulated points in each Champions Division age group (13-14 and 15-18) will be determined by the best combined Gross Score from 8 out of 10 events. If there is a tie in the total Gross Score for 1st place, the winner will be determined using the following criteria.

  • If still tied: Compare the number of tournaments played. The player who has participated in mor events will be the winner.
  • If still tied: Compare th best Gross Score from any event. The player with the better Gross Score wins
  • If still tied: Compare the next best Gross Score from remaining events. The player with the bettter score wins.


The decision of the committee is final

Awards

The top-ranked player (based on accumulated points from Events 1–8) in both the boys and girls categories (2 players total) will receive:

  • 1 Lesson from The Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy.
  • A prize from STANDSOLE

The top-ranked player (based on accumulated points from Events. 1–10) in both the boys and girls categories (2 players total) will. receive:

  • 1 Lesson from The Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy.
  • A prize from STANDSOLE

The top-ranked player (based on accumulated points from Events. 1–10) in both the boys and girls categories will receive:

  • 1 Lesson from The Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy.
  • A prize from LEBORN.

The top-ranked player (based on accumulated points from Events 1–10) in both the boys and girls categories will receive:

  • 1 Lesson from The Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy.
  • A prize from LEBORN.

The top-ranked player (based on accumulated points from Events 1–10) in both the boys and girls categories will receive:

  • 1 Lesson from The Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy.
  • A prize from LEBORN.
  • 1st place in each division will receive a trophy and a certificate.
  • 2nd and 3rd place in each division will receive a trophy and a certificate.
  • 4th and 5th place in each division will receive a certificate.


Additional Note:
Golfers who move up to a higher age division cannot transfer or carry over accumulated points from their previous division.

Tie-Breaking Procedures

In the event of a tie at any ranking, the winner will be determined using the Count Back method by comparing hole-by-hole scores in reverse order, starting from Hole 9, continuing backward until a winner is determined.

In the event of a tie at any ranking, the winner will be determined using the Count Back method based on the following sequence:

  • Total score of the last 18 holes.
  • Total score of the last 9 holes (Holes 10–18).
  • Total score of the last 6 holes (Holes 13–18).
  • Total score of the last 3 holes (Holes 16–18).
  • If the players remain tied, scores will be compared hole-by-hole in reverse order, starting from Hole 18, until a winner is determined.
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to cancel the competition if conditions arise that make it impossible to proceed (e.g., weather conditions or circumstances beyond control). In such cases, the committee will announce the appropriate actions to be taken.
Electronic distance measuring devices that comply with the Rules of Golf are permitted.
For all divisions, any player who reaches a score exceeding double par on a hole must pick up their ball and proceed to the next hole. The maximum score recorded will be 6.

Average Distance by Age Division

  • First Tee Division (Ages 6–7): 510 yards.
  • First Tee Division (Ages 8–10): 795 yards.
  • Champions Division (Ages 10–12): 1,590 yards.
  • Champions Division (Ages 13–14): 1,770 yards.
  • Champions Division (Ages 15–18): 1,770 yards.


Distances may be adjusted depending on course conditions.