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High school golf in Alabama

In Alabama, boys and girls golf are both spring sports.

The AHSAA 2026-27 calendar lists first practice on January 18, first contest on February 4 and the end of regular season play on April 24, followed by section, sub-state and state tournaments. The State Tournament is listed for May 10-11, 2027 as two 18-hole rounds, with the site not yet announced.

2027 AHSAA golf section tournaments, sub-state tournaments and state championships

Section Golf Tournaments
Apr 26-27, 2027 · Each section site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site.
Sub-State Golf tournaments
May 3-4, 2027 · Each sub-state site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site.
Boys golf
May 10-11, 2027
Girls golf
May 10-11, 2027
Alabama High School Athletic Association2026-27 school yearChecked October 10, 2026 against AHSAA sources
Boys golf
Spring
Girls golf
Spring
Governing body
Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), opens in a new tab

When high school golf is played in Alabama

Dates are the ones AHSAA published for 2026-27, with the source for each season beneath it.

Boys golf

Season
Spring sport
Practice starts
January 18, 2027
First contest
February 4, 2027
Regular season ends
April 24, 2027

Postseason

Postseason
Section, Sub-State and State Championships (Section: April 26-27, Sub-State: May 3-4, State Tournament: May 10-11)
Section Golf Tournaments
Apr 26-27, 2027 · Each section site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site.
Sub-State Golf tournaments
May 3-4, 2027 · Each sub-state site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site.
Championship format
36 holes of stroke play (two 18-hole rounds), team and individual; boys team score is the low four of five scores
State championship
May 10-11, 2027
Classifications
1A-2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, Single A, Double AA

Girls golf

Season
Spring sport
Practice starts
January 18, 2027
First contest
February 4, 2027
Regular season ends
April 24, 2027

Postseason

Postseason
Section, Sub-State and State Championships (Section: April 26-27, Sub-State: May 3-4, State Tournament: May 10-11)
Section Golf Tournaments
Apr 26-27, 2027 · Each section site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site.
Sub-State Golf tournaments
May 3-4, 2027 · Each sub-state site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site.
Championship format
36 holes of stroke play (two 18-hole rounds), team and individual; girls team score is the low three of four scores
State championship
May 10-11, 2027
Classifications
1A-3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, Single A, Double AA

Mixed teams

Girls on boys teams

The AHSAA 2026-27 Golf Sports Book lists separate boys and girls divisions and separate team-score rules for each. It does not say whether a girl may play on a boys team.

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Frequently asked questions

When is high school golf season in Alabama?

In Alabama, boys and girls golf are both spring sports for the 2026-27 school year, under the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). Boys golf: practice starts January 18, 2027, the first contest is February 4, 2027 and the regular season ends April 24, 2027. Girls golf: practice starts January 18, 2027, the first contest is February 4, 2027 and the regular season ends April 24, 2027.

Is golf a fall sport in Alabama?

No. In Alabama, boys and girls golf are both spring sports, per AHSAA.

How does high school golf work in Alabama?

High school golf in Alabama is governed by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). Boys golf postseason: Section, Sub-State and State Championships (Section: April 26-27, Sub-State: May 3-4, State Tournament: May 10-11). Boys golf state championship format: 36 holes of stroke play (two 18-hole rounds), team and individual; boys team score is the low four of five scores. Boys golf classifications: 1A-2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, Single A, Double AA. Girls golf postseason: Section, Sub-State and State Championships (Section: April 26-27, Sub-State: May 3-4, State Tournament: May 10-11). Girls golf state championship format: 36 holes of stroke play (two 18-hole rounds), team and individual; girls team score is the low three of four scores. Girls golf classifications: 1A-3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, Single A, Double AA.

When is the Alabama high school state golf championship?

Boys golf state championship: May 10-11, 2027, per AHSAA. Girls golf state championship: May 10-11, 2027, per AHSAA.

When are the AHSAA golf section tournaments and sub-state tournaments in Alabama?

Boys golf: Section Golf Tournaments: Apr 26-27, 2027 (Each section site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site). Sub-State Golf tournaments: May 3-4, 2027 (Each sub-state site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site). Girls golf: Section Golf Tournaments: Apr 26-27, 2027 (Each section site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site). Sub-State Golf tournaments: May 3-4, 2027 (Each sub-state site plays one day within these dates; days vary by site). Dates are as AHSAA published them.

Where this comes from

What it covers
Alabama High School Athletic Association golf calendars, sport pages and championship information for the 2026-27 school year.
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What this page cannot tell you

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