2023 KC Junior Match Play Championship
Shoal Creek Golf Course | July 5-7
Staff Contact
Taylor Albritton
taylor@clgolf.org
785.813.9286
PLAYER MEMO
Schedule of Events
Wednesday Morning: 18 Holes Stroke Play Qualifier with top 16 advancing to match play. (Shotgun start)
Wednesday Afternoon: Round of 16 matches
Thursday Morning: Quarterfinal Matches
Thursday Afternoon: Semi-final Matches
Friday Morning: Championship Match (18 Hole Final)
Host Club Information
Shoal Creek Golf Course
8905 Shoal Creek Pkway Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 407-7242
Eligibility
Any player can apply to play once registration opens on March 2nd. Applications will be reviewed as players register, and if a player fits the eligibility requirements they will be admitted in to the tournament. If a player does not meet the eligibility requirements when registered, they will remain on a waitlist until they become eligible or if there are open spots in the field as of May 15th. The field will be reserved for the first 27 boys and 21 girls who meet eligibility requirements. If there are open spots, players will be added from the waitlist to the field until 27 boys and 21 girls are entered in the tournament.
Priority Eligibility Requirements:
Players must have an active GHIN # with a CLG member club.
Players must be at least 12 years old and handle respective yardages for their division (Boys: 6600 yards & Girls: 5700 yards)
Boys Handicap Index must be less than 2.0 and Girls Handicap Index must be less than 12.0
Spots will be reserved for any player who reached the Semifinal matches for the KC Junior Match Play Championship in 2022 if they are not yet in college.
Spots will be reserved for the KC Junior Champions and KS Junior Amateur Champions in 2022 and 2023 if they are not yet in college.
Spots will be reserved for the KS Junior Match Play Champions in 2022 if they are not yet in college.
Reserved Spots:
Ty Lasley, Noah Holtzman, Zach Clark
Emerie Schartz, Jaylee Castro, Hillary Currier, Keira Ronsick
2023 KC Junior Champions
National Recognition
This event has AJGA PBERS Status.
Entry Fee
$90.
Format
18 holes of stroke-play qualifying to determine the top 16 players to advance to match play. Match Play will begin Wednesday afternoon with the Round of 16. Quarterfinal and Semifinal matches will take place on Thursday with the Finals match taking place Friday morning. The Championship match will be 18 holes.
Divisions and Prizes
Girls and Boys division. Both Champions and Runner Ups will receive a glass trophy.
Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time. Practice facilities are for tournament contestants use only.
Terms of the Competition
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Terms of Competition, Pace of Play, and Conduct policies.
Registration
There will be no registration at this event. You are responsible to be at your assigned starting tee at least five (5) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time. This will give you adequate time to receive instructions and information from the Starter.
When Competition is Final
The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. The Result of a match is final when the Committee has approved the result as posted on the public scoreboard.
Good luck to all contestants and thank you for your support of your golf association. Your expressions of thanks to the staff of the host club and rules volunteers are always appreciated!