70th VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship

River Bend Club

Monday, July 25, 2022 - Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Defending Champion, David Stanford

ELIGIBILITY

Open to VSGA members who have not reached their 20th birthday by July 25, 2022 and did not graduate high school prior to 2022. Participants must hold an active GHIN number issued by a licensed VSGA Member Club in good standing and meet the USGA Rules of Amateur Status.  For additional information see the VSGA Championship and Tournament Eligibility Guidelines.

ENTRY FEE/DEADLINE

Qualifying

Players competing in a qualifier are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $65 by Monday, June 27, 2022. The entry fee includes all course fees for the qualifier.  In addition, the VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice round fee with all host clubs. 

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Successful Qualifiers

Those who successfully qualify are required to pay the entry balance of $100 by Monday, July 18, 2022 which includes all course fees and lunch for all rounds of competition.  In additon, the VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice round fee with the host club.

Exempt Players

Exempt players are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $165 by Monday, June 27, 2022.  Entry fee includes all course fees and lunch for all rounds.  In addition, the VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice round fee with the host club.

FORMAT

Qualifying

All non-exempt players must qualify to play in the championship. A player may only compete in one qualifier. There will be five qualifiers and each qualifier will be 18-holes of stroke play. Sites will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The number of qualifying spots available at each qualifier will be determined based on participation and will be announced on-site.

Championship Proper – 84 players (includes all qualifiers and exempt players)

54-hole stroke play competition (18 holes per day).  The field will be cut to the top 45 players and ties following round two.

PRIZES/EXEMPTIONS

Trophies will be given to the Champion and three low scorers in the 14-15 and 16-18 age groups. The Overall Champion also receives an exemption into the 2023 VSGA Amateur Championship and State Open of Virginia.

CADDIE INFORMATION

Players may have a caddie, but he/she must meet the same age requirements for the tournament as the player.

EXEMPTIONS

Players may refer to the VSGA Exemption Policy for 2022 Championships for a complete list of exemptions for this championship.

ADDITIONAL TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

Players may refer to the VSGA Men's Championship Rules and Policies page for additional terms of the competition which apply to this championship.

OTHER RECOGNITION BASED ON FINISH

AJGA Performance Based Entry
Champion:  Fully Exempt
Top 5:        12 Performance Stars
Top 10:      8 Performance Stars
Top 15:      4 Performance Stars

This championship is recognized by Junior Golf Scoreboard