iWanamaker Presents: Battle for The Ridge — Archdale, NC · April 15–17, 2027

NFHS Sanctioned Invitational

iWanamaker Presents Battle for The Ridge

April 15–17, 2027 · Archdale, North Carolina

Teams

32 max

Dates

Apr 15–17 ’27

Rounds

36 holes · 2 rounds

Entry fee

$189/player

Sanctioned by

NFHS

Presented by

iWanamaker

About the event

Two days. 36 holes. One unforgettable week.

Battle for The Ridge brings together up to 32 high school golf teams for a spring tournament unlike anything else on the calendar. Set in the heart of North Carolina at Holly Ridge Golf Links, teams play two full rounds on one of the region's most distinctive tracks — a genuine bucket-list round in its own right.

It is a week where your team bonds in a new environment, lines up against top programs from across the country, and walks away with memories that last long after the scorecard is filed. Friday night brings the whole field together for a skills contest and team dinner right at Holly Ridge.

The field draws from coast to coast. Coaches bring their squads from throughout the Southeast and from states as far as Texas and California. If you want your players to experience elite competition on an elite course, this is your event.

NFHS sanctioned — open to all spring-season teams

Who can play?

Any high school team with an active spring golf season
Programs from any state are welcome
Boys, girls, and co-ed programs all eligible
NFHS-sanctioned event; all eligibility rules apply
Up to 32 team entries, spots fill on a first-come basis
Multiple entries per school welcome (A team, B team, etc.)

The venue

One course worth the trip alone.

Both rounds — and Friday night's skills contest and team dinner — are hosted at Holly Ridge Golf Links, a distinct challenge and a genuine showpiece. This course is the heartbeat of The Ridge.

Both Rounds · 36 Holes

Holly Ridge Golf Links

Archdale, NC · Public · Designed by Jim Bivens

Holly Ridge is home to the entire tournament. A links-inspired layout with rolling mounds, sculpted fairways, and wide-open sightlines, it is one of the more visually distinctive tracks in central North Carolina. The course plays firm and fast in spring conditions, rewarding ball-strikers who work the ground game. At a slope of 136 from the tips, everyone is tested from the very first tee — and again in Saturday's championship round. Holly Ridge also hosts the Friday evening skills contest and team dinner, making it the social centerpiece of the entire event.

6,609 ydsFrom the tips

Slope 136From the tips

18 holesPar 72

PublicArchdale, NC

Tournament schedule

April 15–17, 2027

Two days, 36 holes, one course, and a Friday night worth showing up for.

Thu

Apr 15

Arrival and check-in

Team check-in at Holly Ridge Golf Links before play begins. Time to be confirmed. Coaches meeting to follow.

Fri

Apr 16

Round 1 at Holly Ridge Golf Links

Archdale, NC · Tee times to be announced. The links-style opener rewards creativity off the tee.

Fri

Apr 16

Skills contest & team dinner at Holly Ridge

All teams, coaches, and families* are welcome for an evening skills contest followed by dinner at Holly Ridge.
*Family members welcome to attend for an additional cost.

✦ Included with registration

Sat

Apr 17

Round 2 at Holly Ridge Golf Links

Archdale, NC · Championship finale at Holly Ridge. Scoring pressure from the first tee.

Sat

Apr 17

Awards ceremony

Closing ceremony and awards at Holly Ridge Golf Links. Details to follow.

Why The Ridge

More than a tournament.

Built around one idea: your team leaves Archdale closer together and hungrier to compete than when they arrived.

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A course worth the trip

A links-style test at Holly Ridge, played over two full rounds. Firm, fast, and visually distinctive from the very first tee.

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Camaraderie built in

Friday's skills contest and team dinner at Holly Ridge is where the real connections happen. Rivals become opponents for life, and sometimes friends.

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A truly national field

Programs travel from coast to coast to compete here. Expect a deep, competitive field from across the country every year.

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NFHS sanctioned

Fully sanctioned, no eligibility questions. Coaches can bring this to their AD with confidence.

Travel and lodging

Getting to Archdale.

Archdale sits in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, easy to reach by road and a short hop from the region's main airport.

Host hotel

A host hotel block will be secured for all participating teams and families. Room-block details, rate, and booking instructions will be sent upon registration confirmation.

Hotel announcement coming after registration opens.

Nearest airports

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)
Greensboro, NC · approx. 25 min

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
Charlotte, NC · approx. 75 min

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
approx. 90 min

About Archdale

Archdale sits in the Piedmont Triad between High Point and Greensboro, at the center of North Carolina golf country. Teams visiting will find great dining, accessible lodging, and a community that knows how to host a golf event.

Questions?

Contact tournament director Dylan Hoffman with any travel or logistical questions.

Email: Dylan@skylinksmanagement.com
Phone: 843-843-1759

Frequently asked questions

What coaches want to know.

Still have questions? Email Dylan@skylinksmanagement.com and Dylan Hoffman will get back to you quickly.

How many players can a team bring?

The standard format is 5 count, 4 score — five players compete and the best four scores count each round. Teams may also bring a 6th, 7th, or 8th player on a space-permitting basis; contact Dylan Hoffman to confirm availability when registering. Schools are also welcome to enter multiple squads. If your program is strong enough for an A team and a B team, register both — each counts as a separate entry toward the 32-team field.

Can individual players register without a full team?

Yes. Individual players are welcome to participate as part of a partial team entry. If your school cannot field a full squad, reach out to Dylan Hoffman at Dylan@skylinksmanagement.com to discuss options for joining or forming a combined entry.

Is this event NFHS sanctioned?

Yes. Battle for The Ridge is fully sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations. All standard NFHS eligibility rules apply. Coaches should confirm their state's out-of-season travel approval process with their athletic director before registering.

Which teams are eligible to participate?

Any high school team with an active spring golf season is eligible. Boys, girls, and co-ed programs are all welcome. There is no geographic restriction; programs from any state are encouraged to apply.

How much does it cost to enter?

The entry fee is $189 per player. No payment is required at the registration interest stage; payment details will be provided by Dylan Hoffman upon confirmation of your spot.

What is the registration process?

Team registration opens soon. Once it is live, you will submit your registration interest through the online form on this site. Spots are not confirmed until you receive a follow-up from Dylan Hoffman, and full payment and logistics information will follow that confirmation. With only 32 team spots available, registering early is strongly recommended.

Is the Friday night skills contest and dinner included?

Yes. The Friday evening skills contest and team dinner at Holly Ridge Golf Links is included for all registered teams and coaches. It is one of the highlights of the week and a core part of the camaraderie The Ridge is built around. Family members are also welcome to attend for an additional cost.

What scoring platform will be used?

All scoring is proudly done by iWanamaker, the same live-scoring and event-management platform used across more than 75% of high school golf programs in the U.S. Coaches and spectators can follow along in real time through the iWanamaker app.

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Team registration

Claim your spot at The Ridge.

Space is limited to 32 team entries. Team registration opens soon, check back shortly to claim your spot.

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