CHEYENNE — The 2026 Wyoming high school golf season opens this week, with four invitationals across the state kicking off a six-week run that will decide regional standings and send players toward the state tournaments in September.
Week 1 hosts and times
Play begins Wednesday, Aug. 12, with three invitationals and a fourth event set for Friday. Tee times vary by site; most events begin between late morning and early afternoon. The schedule includes participants from across classifications, giving rising and returning varsity players an early chance to measure themselves against statewide peers.
| Date | Event | Course | Approx. Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed., Aug. 12 | Douglas Invite | Douglas Country Club | 10 a.m. |
| Wed., Aug. 12 | Powell Invitational | Powell Golf Club | 1 p.m. |
| Wed., Aug. 12 | Sheridan Invite | Kendrick Golf Club | Noon |
| Fri., Aug. 14 | Upton Invite | Cedar Pines Golf Club | — |
Who’s playing in Week 1
Schools scheduled for the Douglas Country Club invite include teams from Campbell County, Cheyenne South, Douglas, Glenrock, Kelly Walsh, Laramie, Natrona County, Rawlins, Thunder Basin, Torrington and Wheatland. The Powell field features Cody, Greybull/Riverside, Kemmerer, Lander, Lovell, Powell, Star Valley, Ten Sleep, Thermopolis, Tongue River and Worland.
The Sheridan invite will host Buffalo, Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East, Riverton and Sheridan. Friday’s Upton event at Cedar Pines will include Big Horn, Hulett, Lusk, Moorcroft, Newcastle, Sundance and Wright. Schools and meet organizers should note that schedules are subject to change.
- Season length: Six weeks
- 3A/4A state championships: Sept. 18-19
- 2A state championships: Sept. 22-23
What the schedule means
The early invitationals serve multiple purposes: they get teams into competitive play after the summer, help coaches set lineups for district and regional meets, and allow individuals to chase qualifying scores or tune mechanics before the postseason. With the state championships set for mid- and late-September, coaches are likely to use August tournaments to test combinations and manage playing time.
Players should be prepared for varied course conditions across the state — from the wind-exposed fairways at some plains courses to the tighter greens at mountain-area layouts. Hydration and heat management remain priorities in daytime events, while range time and short-game practice will be key for scoring.
Coverage and results
WYOPREPS plans to post results from each event. If coaches or meet directors have schedule changes or results to share, they can email the site at david@wyopreps.com. Local media and school athletic departments typically post lineups and pairings in advance, and fans should check for updates if weather or course conditions force adjustments.
For families planning to attend, many invitationals operate on a spectator-friendly basis but may limit cart availability; check with host clubs for parking, spectator rules and any COVID‑era residual policies. High school coaches often publish meet packets with starting times, hole assignments and local contacts.
Looking ahead
The regular schedule runs through September, culminating with the Class 3A and 4A championships Sept. 18-19 and the 2A championship Sept. 22-23. Those dates will decide individual and team state titles and wrap up the high school golf calendar for 2026.
As the season progresses, expect a mix of established veterans and newcomers to vie for top spots. For many programs, the early invitationals offer the first clear glimpse of how teams will stack up during district and regional competition.
WE NEWS will continue to monitor results and report notable performances from across the state throughout the season.
