Boys and girls 4 to 12 can now enter U.S. Kids Golf World Championship qualifiers being held throughout the U.S. In a change from previous years, players may enter a qualifier in any state, regardless of their residency.

The seventh annual championship sponsored by club manufacturer, U.S. Kids Golf, will be played at historic Pinehurst, N.C., July 26-30. In 2005 the event attracted 786 players from throughout the U.S. and 22 foreign countries, is the world's largest golf tournament for kids 4 to 12 years of age.

“The move to Pinehurst from Williamsburg, Va. reinforces our commitment to make this the most respected and competitive junior tournament in the world,” said Dan Van Horn, founder and president of U.S. Kids Golf.