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High school golf in Maryland

In Maryland, golf is one coed fall season. The 2026 fall season is complete. Dates for the 2027-28 school year appear here when MPSSAA publishes them.

The MPSSAA lists first practice and play on August 12, 2026, district tournaments finishing by October 20 and the state tournament on October 26-28, 2026 at the University of Maryland Golf Course in College Park. The state tournament is 36 holes, weather permitting.

2026 MPSSAA golf state championship: dates and venues

State championship
Oct 26-28, 2026 · University of Maryland Golf Course, College Park · Completed
Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association2026-27 school yearChecked October 10, 2026 against MPSSAA sources
Golf (one coed season)
Fall
Governing body
Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), opens in a new tab

When high school golf is played in Maryland

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

Golf (one coed season)

Season
Fall sport
Practice starts
August 12, 2026
First contest
August 12, 2026

Postseason· Completed

Postseason
District tournaments (complete by Oct 20), State Semifinals (Oct 26 for 4A/3A, Oct 27 for 2A/1A) and State Finals (Oct 28, all classes)
Championship format
36 holes, weather permitting: an 18-hole semifinal round, then an 18-hole final round for qualifiers; cumulative score; teams of five at district (low four count), team and individual
State championship
Oct 26-28, 2026
State championship venue
University of Maryland Golf Course, College Park
Classifications
4A/3A, 2A/1A

Mixed teams

Girls on boys teams

Girls may play on boys teams. MPSSAA golf is run as one program for boys and girls. The 2026 Golf Bulletin says a school may enter one district team of five individuals 'male or female', schools with a team may enter additional female participants, and girls follow the same rules as boys except for playing from the designated tees.

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Frequently asked questions

When is high school golf season in Maryland?

In Maryland, golf is one coed fall season for the 2026-27 school year, under the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA). Golf (one coed season): practice starts August 12, 2026 and the first contest is August 12, 2026.

Is golf a fall sport in Maryland?

Yes. In Maryland, golf is one coed fall season, per MPSSAA.

How does high school golf work in Maryland?

High school golf in Maryland is governed by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA). Golf (one coed season) postseason: District tournaments (complete by Oct 20), State Semifinals (Oct 26 for 4A/3A, Oct 27 for 2A/1A) and State Finals (Oct 28, all classes). Golf (one coed season) state championship format: 36 holes, weather permitting: an 18-hole semifinal round, then an 18-hole final round for qualifiers; cumulative score; teams of five at district (low four count), team and individual. Golf (one coed season) classifications: 4A/3A, 2A/1A.

When is the Maryland high school state golf championship?

Golf (one coed season) state championship: Oct 26-28, 2026, per MPSSAA. Venue: University of Maryland Golf Course, College Park.

Can girls play on boys golf teams in Maryland?

Yes. MPSSAA allows girls to play on boys golf teams. MPSSAA golf is run as one program for boys and girls. The 2026 Golf Bulletin says a school may enter one district team of five individuals 'male or female', schools with a team may enter additional female participants, and girls follow the same rules as boys except for playing from the designated tees.

Where this comes from

What it covers
Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association golf calendars, sport pages and championship information for the 2026-27 school year.
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Primary sources

What this page cannot tell you

  • Only dates MPSSAA had published when its pages were checked are shown. A season without dates here had none published yet.

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