HSJGA OPTIMIST QUALIFIER
Turtle Bay Golf Resort - Fazio Course
Turtle Bay, O'ahu
June 14, 2019
JUNIOR GOLF SCOREBOARD:
This tournament is nationally ranked. Visit www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com for more information.
AJGA STARS AVAILABLE:
| Age | Rank | Status |
| Girls 13 - 18 | 1 to 1 | 2 Stars |
| Girls 13 - 18 | 2 to 3 | 1 Star |
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Wednesday June 5, 2019 at 5:00 PM H.S.T.
ELIGIBILITY:
Each District is granted a set number of qualifying spots (by age division) based on the number of participants from the previous Qualifier year. The boys have four age divisions, and the girls three.
Boys Age Division - Qualifying spots advancing to the OIJGC
10-11 years Qualifies if score is 24 over par or better – 2
12-13 years Qualifies if score is 18 over par or better – 2
14-15 years Qualifies if score is 11 over par or better – 2
16-18 years Qualifies if score is 6 over par or better – 2
Girls Age Division - Qualifying spots advancing to the OIJGC
10-12 years Qualifies if score 25 over par or better – 4
13-14 years Qualifies if score 21 over par or better – 6
15-18 years Qualifies if score 13 over par or better–5
The Optimist International Junior Championship will be held in Trump National Doral, Miami, FL on the following schedule:
July 16-21, 2019 Boys 10-11, 12-13 and Girls 10-12
July 21-26, 2019 Boys 14-15 and Girls 13-14
July 26-31, 2019 Boys 16-18 and Girls 15-18
Juniors that accept a spot to play in Florida must be able to show proof of Hawaii residency in order to play.
Juniors will complete a form to accept or decline a spot to the Optimist Championship. Responses are final! Juniors who are trying to qualify for the Junior America's Cup, Girls' Junior America's Cup, Eddie Hogan Cup or Mary Cave Cup will have to consider the possibility of earning spots on those teams and make a decision ahead of time.
DO NOT BOOK ANY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL ACCEPTED INTO THE FIELD.
ENTRY FEE:
$75.00
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 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 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.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
June 14, 2019
- Driving Range will be available to players starting 1 hour prior to the 1st tee time. The Palmer Course has a shotgun event and has requested we leave it available for those players.
- 11:00 AM - Registration Opens
- 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tee Times (Split Tee Hole 1 & 10 start)
- (Thank you cards due* see note under THANK YOU NOTES)
OFF-ISLAND PLAYERS, PLEASE ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR TRAVEL.
RENTAL CAR:
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HOTEL:
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PRACTICE ROUND INFORMATION: Tee
Please call the golf course directly at (808) 293-8574and identify yourself as an HSJGA participant to make a tee time and for more information regarding the $35.00 green fee (walking) before 1:00 pm and $25 after 1:00 pm. Drivers must be 18 years or older and have valid driver's license to operate a cart during 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
One (1) bucket of balls per Junior during tournament day. Please see HSJGA registration desk for your token.
POINTS:
See current HSJGA Handbook regarding the distribution of points.
The HSJGA Optimist Qualifier will be awarded based on the 300-point system. Points will be awarded in the junior’s designated HSJGA age division.
See HSJGA Handbook for more information.
Points will be awarded in the following age groups only:
Boys 10-11 Earn Points for the following divisions: 11-12, 13-14, 15-18
Boys 12-13 Earn Points for the following divisions: 13-14, 15-18
Boys 14-*15 Earn Points for the following divisions: 13-14, 15-18
Boys 16-18 Earn Points for the following divisions: 15-18
Girls 10-12 Earn Points for the following divisions: 11-12
Girls 13-14 Earn Points for the following divisions: 13-14, 15-18, 13-18
Girls 15-18 Earn Points for the following divisions: 15-18, 13-18
*Points are awarded in their age division and UP not BELLOW.
If space is available, a 7-10 year old junior may play in the 11-12-age division and will receive points the same as 11-12 divisions.
The points for this tournament count for 2018 Player of the Year, 2018 AJGA Exemptions and other special events as announced.
The points for this tournament also count for the following Team selections:
*Asia Pacific Junior Cup (APJC)
*Girls Junior American's Cup
*Junior America's Cup
*Mary Cave Cup
*Eddie Hogan Cup
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.
APPROXIMATE YARDAGES:
Girls 13-14, Girls15-18 18 Holes: 5,769 yards
Girls10-12 18 Holes: 5,355 yards
Boys 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18 18 Holes: 6,355 yards
THANK YOU CARDS:
1. Travis Joerger, PGA, Head Professional,Turtle Bay
2. Larry Keil, PGA, Golf Professional, Turtle Bay
3. Mike Honma, Golf Course Superintendent
Players will not be allowed to tee off without submitting a thank you note for each person listed above.
No exceptions.
***Please take some time to personalize each note. Each note will be reviewed when returned at registration on day two (2) and if not complete juniors will be asked to elaborate. Juniors may wish to make a template to personalize for each person.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, 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!
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.
Notes will be collected at registration prior to round two (2). If a junior should forget their thank you notes, HSJGA thank you cards are available for purchase at registration for a fee of $1.00 per card.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
On-course snacks and water will be provided for tournament players ONLY.
HSJGA DRESS CODE:
Proper attire is required at all times at all HSJGA tournaments, practice rounds, events and/or functions. For more information, see current HSJGA Handbook. The HSJGA Dress Code applies to all spectators as well. Please refer to the current HSJGA handbook.
SPECTATORS:
SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY FOR THE 13-18 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 wrist bands are non-transferable. Any spectator or volunteer found without a wristband will be asked to return to the clubhouse immediately to register. Also, 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 CARTS:
Turtle Bay Golf Course allows that spectators may request relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seek a reasonable accommodation for their disability by the use of a motorized golf cart during all tournament competition for the 2018 season. Spectators are required to submit a request in writing, with a copy of the ADA state authorized handicap card, to the HSJGA office prior to the tournament date they wish a cart for review/approval and determination when allowed by the course. Cart fees may vary per course. Only the person approved for ADA cart privileges may ride in the cart at any time; no passengers.
SNACK SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION:
7:00 - 10:00 PM
WORKSHOP/CLINIC:
None.
BANQUET:
None.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY:
Please visit the HSJGA Website for thecurrent pace of play policy. Click here to view.
HOTEL RATES:
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