2024 PING Welsh Junior Tour Event 1
Thursday 4th April 2024
Mold Golf Club
Competitor Information
Format
Those in the Under 8s, Under 10s & Under 12s age groups will play 10 holes of modified stableford.
The Under 14s category will play an 18 hole stableford competition.
Each age group will have their own specific teeing ground to use for their round. Full information will be available on the day at the Championship Office and from the Starter.
Course lengths for U12, U10 and U8 available here.
Registration
All players and accompanying adults must register in the Championship Office on site at Mold Golf Club at least 30-60 minutes prior to their tee time. The Championship Office will be in the Junior Room, first door on the right when you enter the clubhouse and will be clearly signposted.
Parents and Supporters
It is a requirement that all competitors are accompanied by a parent/carer whilst at the event.
Information for parents/guardians and supporters will be given out at the Championship Office when the player registers.
Tee Times
The tee times for this event have been emailed to you and can be accessed via the event portal page here.
Withdrawals
Players who have to withdraw are requested to inform the Championship Manager at the earliest opportunity. Please email rebecca.hawke@walesgolf.org or telephone 07821665609.
Accommodation
There is plenty of accommodation in Mold. There are also lots of other towns nearby for accommodation, including Wrexham (30min drive), Chester (35min drive) and Prestatyn (40min drive).
Dress Code
Smart casual clothing is expected for all. No denim trousers to be worn during the event.
Practice Facilities
There is a 4 bay covered driving range on site by the 12th hole, with a private car park containing an access code. Players need to use their own balls on the range.
There are two practice nets by the putting green which is located by the overflow car park behind the 18th green. There are two short game areas on site; one located between the 4th green and 5th tee, and a second located to the right of the 3rd hole.
Practice
There is no official practice day for this event, however those that may be staying overnight may find it best to practice in the afternoon of Wednesday 3rd April. Those that wish to have a practice round on any other day may do so. In both cases practice rounds are to be booked by phoning either the manager on 01352 741513 or the pro shop on 01352 740318. Please quote PING Junior Tour Event 1 when booking.
Trolleys
There are 4 pull trolleys available for hire at a cost of £5 each and 1 electric trolleys for hire at £10 each. Should you wish to hire a trolley it is recommended that you pre-book through Mold GC pro shop on 01352 740318.
Catering
The clubhouse and catering will be available from 7:00am for breakfast, thereafter catering will be available at the club throughout the day until the end of the event. Please note the kitchen is separate from the bar.
Presentations
Presentations for each age group will take place once all players in that age group have completed their rounds. Golf clothing will be suitable attire for the presentations. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed players in each category and the leading female and male player in each category.
Presentations will take place in the seating area of the clubhouse.
Volunteers & Officials
There will be a number of volunteers and officials from Wales Golf and Mold Golf Club present at the event.
They are here primarily for your safety and to ensure the smooth running of the competition. Please follow any instructions you are given by Wales Golf/Mold GC representatives whilst at the event.
Video & Photography
Video filming and photography may take place at the event on behalf of Wales Golf consistent with Wales Golf’s photography policy. There is provision for consent within the parental consent forms, however if you have any reservations please contact the Championship Office. If any other person wishes to take photographs at the event (other than of their own child) they must obtain prior permission from Wales Golf.
Parental Consent Forms
Completed Parental Consent Forms and adherence to the Parental Code of Conduct are a requirement for this event. A link to an electronic Parental Consent Form is attached to the email accompanying this information, please complete this online prior to the event. Any player who has not returned a completed parental consent form to Wales Golf either before or at registration may be withdrawn from the event.
The online consent form can be completed on the following link:
https://forms.office.com/e/ih3CQjBu8n
Safeguarding
The Wales Golf representative responsible for safeguarding at the event will be Daniel Fullager, Competition Manager.
Wales Golf, through its safeguarding policy and procedures, aims to provide a safe environment for children and young people participating in its Championships. However, parents and guardians of players under the age of 18 are reminded that they remain responsible for the safety and well-being of their child/ward whilst their child/ward is at the event (including the official practice day).
Liability
Competitors are reminded that neither Wales Golf nor Mold Golf Club can be held responsible for the loss of equipment or personal possessions.
My thanks for taking the time to read this information and for competing in the PING Welsh Junior Tour. I wish you all an enjoyable day and the very best of luck on April 4th.
Kind Regards
Rebecca Hawke
Competitions Coordinator – Wales Golf
Email; rebecca.hawke@walesgolf.org
Telephone; 07821665609