Eligibility: Entries are open to amateur junior golfers who are Regular Members of the West Virginia Golf Association who have not reached their 19th birthday by the first day of the championship. Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.

 

Format: The championship will be a 36-hole stroke play event.

 

Divisions: Boys - (10-12) (13-14) (15-18)  Girls - (10-14) (15-18) Each division will play from its own respective tee length. Each division, at the conclusion of the championship, will award the player with the lowest 36 hole score. The overall Junior Amateur Champion will come from the 15-18 year old boys, and the 15-18 year old girls who will play from the same set of tees. Trophy will be given away to the winner of the 15-16 and 17-18 Boys.

 

Field Size: The maximum field size is 100 players

 

Practice Round: Call Pro Shop for availibility. 304-842-5056

 

Championship Yardage: Boys - 15-18 (app. 6,400 yards), 13-14 (app. 6,000 yards), 10-12 (app. 5,300 yards)
Girls - 15-18 (app. 5,800 yards), 10-14 (app. 5100 yards)

 

Player Registration: There is no player registration prior to the beginning of the championship. Players are responsible for being on their starting hole 10 minutes prior to their scheduled starting time.

 

Food & Beverage: Grille will be open for cash/credit card during the championship

 

Spectator Cart Fees: Spectator cart fees will be $____35_____ payable directly to the host club.

 

Caddies: Not allowed for this championship.

 

Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be released and updated on the WVGA website and emailed by Thursday July 15th. 

 

Awards: The champion and runner-up will receive trophies as well as the winners in each division.

 

POY Points: Junior Player of the Year points will  be awarded to the top 15 players in both 15-18 divisions. Points will be awarded immediately following the completion of the championship.

 

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 Amateur Championship Schedule of Events:

 

Sunday, July 18, 2021
Practice Rounds- Must check availability

 

Monday, July 19, 2021
8:30am (approx) – Round One Tee Times starting off Hole #1, #10.

 

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
8:30am (approx) – Round Two Tee Times starting off Hole #1, #10.