Welcome to the MAPGA Junior Tour!
The MAPGA has teamed up with Optimist group to offer three Optimist qualifiers in our section. Each qualifier will grant exemptions to junior golfers in their respective age groups for the Optimist International Championship hosted July 16-31, 2024 at Trump National Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida.
For more information please visit the Optimist International Website at Optimist Golf.
Questions regarding Optimist International Tournament and qualifying process please contact the Virginia Optimist district representative:
David Griffiths - david.griffiths@studio229llc.com
Registration Information
Opens: Sunday, January 07, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Closes: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Entry Fees: $120
Tournament Information
VA Optimist Qualifier - Lakeside Park
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Lakeside Park Club
Address: 1700 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228
The number of qualifying spots per age division to advance to the 2024 championships through the Lakeside Park Golf Club Qualifier are listed below.
2024 Qualifying scores below:
Boys 10-11 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 96
Boys 12-13 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 90
Boys 14-15 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 83
Boys 16-18 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 78
Girls 10-12 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 97
Girls 13-14 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 93
Girls 15-18 > 2 Spots / Qualifying Score 85
Tees & Yardages:
Boys 10-11, Girls 10-12 - Ginter Tees @ 5132 Yards
Girls 13-14, 15-18 - Lake Tees @ 5563 Yards
Boys 12-13 - Park Tees @ 6029 Yards
Boys 14-15 & 16-18 Ross Tees @ 6272 Yards
Format: Individual Stroke Play for 18 holes
Tee Times: Starting at 1 pm off hole #1
**Driving Range**
The driving range will be open upon arrival. No Shuttle Cart will be available to reach the range, participants will need to drive there in a vehicle. Directions to the Practice Facility: Go to Google maps (not waze) - then go to Hodson Golf
Spectators: Carts for parents or family to ride along will be $15
Withdrawal Policy: In order to receive a full refund, players must withdraw before 12 noon, 7 days prior to the event and prior to tee times being posted. Withdrawing after this time will result in a loss of entry fee unless due to illness, injury or family emergency.