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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WJGA? Washington Junior Golf Association is dedicated to supporting junior golfers by providing a comprehensive, competitive program which helps develop character and sportsmanship, and provides additional lifelong benefits. How long has it been operating?Since 1977. There were 1106 active members in 2007. Tournaments are held from mid June through
early August for junior golfers around the state.
Where do they play? What are the WJGA Rules? 2. Arrival time: check in at registration desk 30 minutes before tee time. 3. Caddies or motorized carts are not permitted - Penalty: DISQUALIFICATION. (Pull carts okay) 4. Withdraw – a minimum of 48 hours notice to tournament director (not golf course) of cancellation. Does not affect future tournament play. 5. “NO-SHOW” (failure to give notice) - less than 48 hours notification to tournament director (notifying golf course is not acceptable) of withdrawal. Failure to give such notice will result in player being DISQUALIFIED from the next WJGA event in which the player is entered, including WJGA District, State or the Jr World State Qualifier. “Pick-up” (Quit) without permission of the Tournament Director, before play is officially ended, the player is DISQUALIFIED (USGA 6-8a) and is automatically suspended from the next WJGA event in which the player is entered including WJGA District, State or the Jr World State Qualifier. 6. “NO-SHOW” (failure to give notice of withdrawal) at the WJGA District or State Championship will result in the player losing his/her exempt status for the following year. 7. Players may be penalized for slow play if more than one hole is open ahead or if not completing a set of holes in a time specified by the committee. A player may be subject to penalty as specified in USGA Rule #6-7, if, when it is their turn to play they are observed to require in excess of 40 seconds for two separate shots. No practice chips or putts are allowed onto or near the green of any hole just completed. Penalty: 2 strokes applied to next hole. 8. After players have left the attesting table, cards are considered officially turned in to the Committee and no changes may be made. The definition of the Committee is: “person/persons at the attesting table.”
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Practice between rounds on any competition course remaining to
be played is prohibited. Gallery Rules Abuse (including abuse of cell phone restrictions), harassment or interference with volunteers or officials will not be tolerated. Electronic devices are prohibited for use on the golf course by gallery. Prohibited devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, pagers, cd players, ipods, or other noise making devices. Spectator carts will not be allowed. Only official carts authorized by the Committee will be allowed on the course. No alcoholic beverages allowed outside the restaurant areas. Please use discretion when smoking in front of players and in the clubhouse area. Dress Code For Gallery
All spectators, family members and others, must observe the dress code of
the course being played. Many of our WJGA graduates do receive
college golf scholarships as a direct result of their play within our
program. WJGA is nationally recognized as one of the finest junior golf
organizations in the country. College coaches do take a serious interest
in our top players.
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Officers President - Bill Meyer, Bellevue Scott Alexander, Bremerton Jeff Bender, Prosser Greg Paul, Bellingham Steve Prugh, Spokane Dan Tachell, Carnation Rick Larson, Renton
Marketing Directors Tournament Directors Janet Benson, Sammamish State Tournament Chairman, 2008 Staff WJGA could not operate without our
volunteers. Our volunteers consist of parents, former and current
members, and those who just love the game of golf. Currently, we have
over 250 volunteers helping all across the state. If you are interested
in volunteering, please contact your local district director or the
state office. We would love to have you on our team! For more
information,
click here.
Approximately 60% of our operating budget is provided by junior members
and their parents through dues and tournament entry fees. The Washington
State Golf Association (WSGA)
is a major supporter. The remaining funds come from the generous support
of individual boosters, businesses, golf clubs, associations,
foundations and memorials. *Proper golf attire is required at all times. GOLF ATTIRE FOR PLAYERS (Volunteers and Walking Scorers are encouraged to follow the WJGA dress code to be a role model with regard to their choice of golf course attire). a. PROPER ATTIRE FOR BOYS, GIRLS AND VOLUNTEERS Neat and clean clothing, shoes, sleeves and collars on boys’ shirts and collars on girls’ shirts. Boys shirts must be tucked in, girls shirts must be worn as the manufacturer intended. Boy’s shorts must not be lower than the bottom of the knee. Length of girl’s shorts must be no shorter than a dollar bill length from the top of the knee. All hats must be worn bills forward, and all shirts must be tucked in, at all times. No bare midriff showing. b. IMPROPER ATTIRE Athletic shorts, short shorts, tee shirts, tank tops, jeans (denim of any color), cut-offs, sweats, spandex and halter tops.
PENALTIES -
Infraction as follows: No, WJGA does not allow measuring devices. What are the WJGA scoring guidelines?
The WJGA scoring guidelines are what is used to determine whether or not
a junior golfer is ready to compete in WJGA events. The skill level
required for each division is listed in the scoring guideline below.
This score reflects 18 hole play for all divisions except Boys and Girls
ages 8-11. The youngest division scores are based on 9 holes of play.
*age on June 1 determines age bracket for both boys and girls
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