Eligibility: Entries are open to junior golfers who are Residents of WV and Regular members of the WVGA which includes Callaway Junior Tour, and who are 18 years of age or under by the start of the Championship Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.
Format: Sixteen players (Boys) and six players (Girls) will advance from 18-hole stroke play qualifying into the Junior Match Play Championship. Match Play will begin on the morning of Friday June 19th and will be a single elimination format. There will be both a Boys and Girls Division. The defending Boys & Girls Champion from 2019 (Boys-Nick Fleming, Girls-Nicole Lincicome) will be automatically exempt into the #1 spot in the championship.
Field Size: Field is limited to the 16 Boys and 8 Girls.
CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
Practice Round: The designated practice round date is Thursday, June 18th. Players are instructed to make tee times through the golf shop. The practice round fee is $25 payable directly to the host club. Practice rounds on any other days other than the designated practice round are available depending on availibility.
Championship Yardage: Boys - approximately 6,895 yards Girls - 5,888 yards
Player Registration: There is no on-site registration for this event.
Player Lunch: Players will be provided lunch during both days of competition.
Carts: The championship is a walking event for all players.
Spectator Carts: Spectator carts will be available from the host club for $25 payable directly to Parkersburg Country Club.
Caddies: Caddies are not permitted during qualifying or the championship proper. The use of pull carts is permitted.
Awards / Gift Certificates: The champion and runner-up will both receive trophies.
POY Points: Junior Player of the Year points will be awarded to all players who advance to the match play portion of the championship. Player of the Year points list will be updated online immediately following the completion of play.
Electronic Measuring Devices: Electronic devices that measure distance only are permitted for this championship.
USGA Groove Condition of Competition (Not in Effect): The USGA groove rules effective January 1, 2010 are NOT in effect for this competition.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the West Virginia Golf Association Office at 304-391-5000 no later than one week prior to the tournament. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $20 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player may receive a refund only if player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, and only if the West Virginia Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to Chris Slack.
West Virginia Junior Match Play Championship Schedule of Events:
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Player Practice Rounds
Friday June 19, 2020
7:30am – Round of 16 Boys Matches off Hole #1, Quarterfinal Girls Matches off Hole #1
12:00pm – Round of 8 Boys Matches off Hole #1, Semifinal Girls Matches off Hole #1
Saturday June 20, 2020
7:00am – Semifinals Boys Matches off Hole #1, Final Girls Match off Hole #1
12:00pm – Finals Matches off Hole #1
