HSJGA JUNIOR TOUR SERIES
14 & Under - BIG ISLAND
Mauna Lani Resort Golf
Kohola Coast, Hawaii
North Course
Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 2018
JUNIOR GOLF SCOREBOARD:
This tournament is nationally ranked. Visit www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com for more information.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Wednesday April 4, 2018 at 5:00PM H.S.T.
ENTRY FEE:
$65.00
The entry fee includes two (2) rounds of golf, lunch during round two (2) and on course snacks and water (both rounds). Incomplete entries will be returned; you will not be accepted until completed.
ELIGIBILITY:
15-18 year old juniors may enter the 13-14 divisions if they are home schooled and/or not eligible for high school golf. 15-18 year old juniors will only be eligible on space available basis and will not be eligible for awards, Tournament of Champions or Player of the Year Points.
14 & Under: Open to HSJGA Members in good standing in the 7-14 age divisions who meet the scoring guidelines in the current HSJGA Handbook. To be considered “Tournament Ready", juniors should have a reasonable expectation of returning a score approximately in this range from yardages indicated under “Approximate Average Yardages” and should be responsible for carrying or pushing their own golf bag.
All juniors must have first passed the current season's HSJGA Rules Quiz.
WITHDRAWALS/ REFUNDS:
Withdrawals: Juniors must withdraw from a tournament online using their HSJGA member account. Notification of the HSJGA office by email or phone(808)635-4642 of a player's intention to withdraw from an event are final. A player may, however, submit another application for that tournament if the entry deadline has not passed. Withdrawal from any event will not affect future tournament play. Failure to withdraw will be considered a"No-Show."(See "No-Shows") in current Membership Handbook.
Refunds / Incomplete Transactions: The membership fee is non-refundable. Players who withdraw before an event’s entry deadline will have their entry fee returned minus $10.00 for handling. If a player withdraws after the entry deadline and five (5) or more working days before the tournament,he/she will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. There will be no refunds for players who withdraw less than five (5) working days (Monday through Friday)before a tournament (except for emergencies; these claims will be reviewed by the HSJGA’s Executive Committee). If a tournament is cancelled due to inclement weather, the junior will be refunded all but $10.00 of his/her entry fee for handling. All online transactions that are returned due to insufficient funds or incomplete information will be charged a $10.00 processing fee.
Entry into an event will not be accepted until all additional fees are paid.
DO NOT BOOK ANY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL ACCEPTED INTO THE FIELD.
OFF-ISLAND PLAYERS, PLEASE ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR TRAVEL.
RENTAL CAR:
Check out our LOW rates with Enterprise Rental Car! The more people who book through our corporate account, the lower the rates become for everyone! You can also add a second driver for FREE!
Visit www.enterprise.com; Enter your rental car reservation in three (3) simple steps:
1. Under “Optional: Coupon, Customer or Corporate Number”, enter the code "36a8187"
2. Enter the PIN number:HAW
3. Choose your car: (Note: the current HSJGA corporate rates will appear as long as cars are available):
ECONOMY- $27.99
COMPACT - $28.99
INTERMEDIATE - $29.99
STANDARD - $31.99
FULL SIZE - $34.99
PREMIUM - $40.99
MINIVAN - $50.99
INTERMEDIATE SUV - $55.99
STANDARD SUV - $59.99
HOTEL RATES:
The HSJGA has partnered with Aston Hotels & Resorts and Aqua Resorts for some great deals on hotels,statewide! Feel free to book any of your travel needs using the codes below.
Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Promo code: JGA
Aston Hotels
Promo code: JGA
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
DAY 1: SATURDAY April 14, 2018 - ROUND #1
• Registration opens at 10:30 AM
• First tee time is at 11:40AM-12:20PM First Tee
DAY 2: SUNDAY April 15, 2018 - ROUND #2
• Registration opens 7:00 AM (Thank you cards due)
• First tee time is 8:00-8:50 AM First Tee
• Lunch provided after the round
• Awards follow immediately after completion of play
THANK YOU CARDS:
1. Scott Christenson, PGA, Director of Golf
2. Nao Tamashiro, Mauna Lani Resort
3. Tim Snelling, Superintendent
4. Aaron Rego, Mauna Lani Golf Sales Manager
Players will not be allowed to tee off without submitting a thank you note for each person listed above.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
***Please take time to personalize each note. Notes will be reviewed when turned in at registration on day two;if not complete, juniors will be asked to elaborate. Juniors may wish to make a template to personalize for each person. Use your imagination and show your gratitude! The HSJGA cannot conduct tournaments without the generous support of our sponsors and all the golf courses in Hawaii. Juniors may include but are not limited to, any of the following ideas to help write a GREAT and MEMORABLE thank you note:
• Current/ favorite photo of junior
• Age/ Grade in school
• Name of school attending and favorite subject
• Number of years playing golf, best score, and number of hole-in-ones
• Favorite golfer and why
• Favorite athlete and why
• Favorite golf course
• Goals for the future,college, degree, etc.
DO NOT PUT NOTES IN ENVELOPES
BE SURE TO PRINT YOUR NAME AND ADD YOUR AUTOGRAPH!
Notes will be collected at registration prior to round two. If a junior should forget their thank you notes, HSJGA blank cards are available for purchase at registration for a fee of $1.00 per card.
PRACTICE ROUND INFORMATION: Tee
$50 Prior to 3:00pm (Complimentary Round for Junior with Paying Adult after 3:00pm). Call (808) 881-1942 or (808) 885-6655 to schedule a practice round.
Please note the HSJGA Policy for Practice Rounds in the current HSJGA Handbook: During practice rounds for any HSJGA tournament, juniors may play one ball only and may not practice chipping or putting when there are players waiting. Violations of this policy will result in the following penalty.
Penalty: 1st Infraction: Warning
2nd Infraction:100-point deduction for any subsequent infraction.
3rd Infraction: Disqualification from the tournament.
DRIVING RANGE HOURS:
6:30 am - 5:00 pm
APPROXIMATE YARDAGES:
Boys 13-14: 6,394 Yards (Modified Blue Tees)
Girls 13-14: 5,932 Yards (Modified White Tees)
Boys 11-12: 5,932 Yards (Modified White Tees)
Girls 11-12: 5307 Yards (Gold Tees)
Boys 7-10: 4,600 Yards (HSJGA Blue Tees)
Girls 7-10: 4,600 Yards (HSJGA Blue Tees)
HSJGA DRESS CODE:
Proper attire is required at all times for junior members at all HSJGA tournaments, practice rounds, events and/or functions. The HSJGA Dress Code applies to all spectators as well. Please refer to the current HSJGA handbook for both junior member and any spectator.
SPECTATORS:
SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY FOR THE 13-14 DIVISIONS.
THE HSJGA DOES NOT ALLOW SPECTATORS FOR THE 12 & UNDER AGE DIVISIONS
All spectators and volunteers must register and receive a wristband to be worn while on the course. The wristbands are non-transferable. Any spectator or volunteer found without a wristband will be asked to return to the clubhouse immediately to register.
The HSJGA Staff, Rules Officials and Directors will give a warning card to anyone in violation of the dress code.
1st offense: Warning card and must sign form
2nd offense: Removal from the golf course
3rd offense: 25-point deduction for junior involved and a one(1)year suspension for spectator from the time of the infraction.
All spectators must walk.
ADA:
Mauna Lani Policy does not allow ADA carts. All spectators must walk.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY:
Please visit the HSJGA Website for the current pace of play policy. Click Here to view.
PLAY-OFF PROCEDURE:
See current HSJGA Handbook for more information on "Deciding Ties for Awarding Prizes” and refer to Notice to Players for each tournament.
POINTS:
See current HSJGA Handbook regarding the distribution of points.
The Junior Tour Series will be awarded based on the 400-point system. Points will be awarded in the junior’s designated HSJGA age division.
Points will be awarded in the following age groups only.
Boys and Girls 7-10
Boys and Girls 11-12
Boys and Girls 13-14
FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
On-course snacks and water will be provided for players and volunteers ONLY. Lunch will be provided for players and non-parent volunteers during or after round two.
SNACK SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION:
Opens 11:30 am daily
WORKSHOP /CLINIC:
None.
BANQUET:
None.