2025 CLG Junior Match Play Championship
Wamego Country Club | July 7 - 10
*New Format in 2025 (Pod Play)
Staff Contact
Taylor Albritton
taylor@clgolf.org
785.813.9286
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Schedule of Events
Monday Morning: 18 Holes Stroke Play Qualifier with top 32 Boys and top 16 Girls advancing to match play
Monday Afternoon: Pod Play Match #1
Tuesday Morning: Pod Play Match #2
Tuesday Afternoon: Pod Play Match #3
Wednesday Morning: Quarterfinals (Boys) and Semifinals (Girls)
Wednesday Afternoon: Semifinals (Boys) and Finals (Girls)
Thursday Morning: Finals (Boys)
Eligibility
Any player can apply to play once registration opens on March 4th. 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 June 15th.
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: 6800 yards & Girls: 5700 yards)
Boys Handicap Index must be less than 4.0 and Girls Handicap Index must be less than 20.0
Spots will be reserved for any player who reached the Semifinal matches for the KC Junior Match Play Championship in 2024 if they are not yet in college.
Spots will be reserved for the KC Junior Champions and KS Junior Amateur Champions in 2024 and 2025 if they are not yet in college.
Spots will be reserved for the KS Junior Match Play Champions in 2024.
National Recognition
This event has AJGA PBERS Status.
Entry Fee
$125.
Format
18 holes of stroke-play qualifying to determine the top 32 boys and top 16 girls to advance to match play. Boys will be seeded and put in to pods of 4 (8 total pods) and girls will be seeded and put in to pods of 4 (4 total pods). Everyone will play a match against the other players in their pod.
The winner of each pod will advance to single elimination match play. The boys will move on to the quarterfinal matches and the girls will move on to the semifinal matches from pod play.
Divisions and Prizes
Girls and Boys division. Both Champions and Runner Ups will receive a glass trophy. Player of the Year points will be given out based on finish and performance for each division.
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!