Teams &Tournaments

 

WJGA Teams

 Junior America's Cup

Girls Junior America's Cup

Hogan Cup

North Pacific Junior Ladies

 

Tournaments

Miscellaneous

Junior World
USGA
PGA Junior Championship

USGA Boys and Girls Championships

WIAA Policies
College Corner

WJGA Foundation

WJGA Teams

Junior Americas Cup - JAC

This wonderful international event began with matches between Mexico and the Southern California Junior Golf Association in 1959. In 1971, British Columbia participated for the first time. A meeting was held in Portland, Oregon in 1972 with the expansion of the Junior America’s Cup to include our western states plus Canada and Mexico. Those participating were: British Columbia, Idaho, Mexico (with two teams), Nevada, Northern California, Oregon, San Diego, Southern California, and Utah.

In 1973, the Junior Golf Association of Northern California hosted the first event under the new expanded format using five man teams. The juniors were housed by golfing families in the Pebble Beach area. What a great experience this was! They played Monterey Peninsula Country Club the first round and Spyglass Hill the second round. The final round was held at the world famous Pebble Beach Golf Links. The award ceremony was held on the lawn by the picturesque 18th green. San Diego captured the gold and two of their team members, Scott Simpson and Lenny Clements are still active on the PGA Tour today.

In 1974, Colorado became a part of the Junior America’s Cup Matches with Montana and Washington joining in 1976, followed by Alberta in 1977. This field remained the same until 1989 when Sun Country (New Mexico and part of Northern Texas) joined. In 1995 Mexico decided to bring one team instead of two.

The JAC today consists of 16 teams, with each junior golf association taking turns hosting this prestigious event. There are no individual honors in this tournament; it is strictly team competition. The pairing format is quite unique. The contestants play with a player from a different association for the first two days. The final day pairings are made according to the 36-hole team totals. There are no playoffs in case of ties; duplicate medals are presented to the tying teams.

Some very well known touring pros are former JAC participants. Just to name a few: Fred Couples, Rick Fehr, Craig Stadler, Scott Simpson, Bobby Clampett, Peter Jacobson, Billy Mayfair, Corey Pavin, Phil Mickelson, and Tiger Woods.

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Girls Junior Americas Cup - GJAC

Since its inception 25 years ago, the GJAC team event has grown to be an extraordinary, nationally ranked event, fielded by 18 teams from across the US, Canada, and Mexico.  Founded by Joan Teats in 1978, this event works to bring girls together from various states and countries to cultivate new friendships and mutual respect.

When the event was first hosted by Tumwater GC in Washington, the field consisted of 11 teams.  As the event grew in size and prestige, the hosting honor was shared by the states and countries represented. Now, 18 teams represent a total of 12 states and 3 countries.  Each team consists of the top four girls who exemplify outstanding skill and experience, along with true sportsmanship, discipline, courtesy, and strength of character.

The GJAC's philosophy is to promote better understanding of our regional history and customs and allow us to learn about different cultures while demonstrating we are more alike than different.  The goal is to develop pride in self, team, state, and country, and over the years the GJAC has done just that. Further,  GJAC teams, consisting of promising young golfers who personify personal character and a love for the game are closely watched by college coaches scouting prospective golf scholarship recipients each year.  

This event is fielded by teams from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, and Mexico, and from the states of Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.  

We salute the Girls Junior America Cup team participants for the part they play in honoring and defining the great game of golf!!

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Hogan Cup

Eddie Hogan was the head professional at Riverside Golf and Country Club from 1939 until his tragic drowning death in 1968.  Eddie was a past Western Amateur Champion and a winner of many regional professional tournaments. Most of all, he was a great teacher and one of the pioneers in developing junior golf as a major club program. In honor of his memory, and his contributions to junior golf, the Eddie Hogan Cup Team matches were inaugurated in 1969. Riverside Golf and Country Club has been the gracious host every year.

These matches pit the best junior players from the Western United States and Canada against each other in a team format. The four man teams use their three lowest 18 hole scores each day to determine their team total. Medals are awarded to the top three teams as well as the top three individuals in the field. Competing in the Hogan Cup matches is an honor that has been bestowed to few individuals. Though the field is small, it is very select. For example, such tour players as Bobby Clampett, Fred Couples, Joe Rassett, Jack Renner, Lennie Clements, Scott Simpson, Rick Fehr, Robert Gamez, Bill Sanders, Kirk Triplett, Jim Nelford, John Fought, Bill Sander, Peter Jacobsen, and Tiger Woods have competed. That's pretty impressive company!!

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North Pacific Junior Ladies Team - NPJL

This event was patterned after the Curtis Cup Matches* for amateur women (which stimulates friendly rivalry for women golfers from the United States, Great Britain and Ireland).  In 1997, the NPJL matches were expanded to include Oregon and Alberta, making it a four association, six girls on each association team, competition.  In 2010, Alberta had to drop out leaving British Columbia to represent the Canadians with 12 girls.       

*  The Curtis Cup Scoring System *

The North Pacific Team Matches employ the following scoring system: The teams are composed of 6 players each. In all competitions, which are match play, the front nine is worth 1 point, the back nine is worth one point, and the 18 is worth 1 point. On Day One, there are six four-ball matches, for a total of eighteen possible points. On Day Two, there are twelve individual matches, for a total of thirty-six possible points, and a two-day total of a possible fifty-four points.

In 2005, the individual matches on the second day were replaced with foursomes (team alternate shot) match play.  

The first year (1987) of the North Pacific Girls Team Matches, Washington competed against British Columbia.  Joan Teats developed these matches with the idea of encouraging girls to play and have fun.  Six top players comprise the team based on points accumulated the previous year.  The ages ranged from 15 to 17 for these first matches, which were held at Fircrest GC, with the handicaps ranging from 2 to 16. The Washington team was made up of Tracy Hanson, Twin Lakes; Erin Johnsrud, Moses Lake; Stephanie Davis, Bainbridge; Shelly Triplett, Pullman; Becky Fossum, Allyn; Anne Huiziuga, Tacoma. Washington won the initial matches, 18 1/2-8 1/2. 

WJGA Foundation

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
No it’s not a typo. We’re referring to the Washington Junior Golf Foundation, not the WJGA. Many supporters of the WJGA are unaware of its existence, but we think it’s an organization that will interest you.

In 1989, a group of WJGA supporters formed the Foundation with a mission of building a permanent endowment fund to help provide an additional source of funding for WJGA in the future. The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation and is completely separate from WJGA.

Each year, WJGA has the option of withdrawing the annual income from the Foundation, or forgoing the withdrawal and allowing the portfolio to continue to appreciate. To date, WJGA has elected annually to leave the income in the portfolio.

Who has contributed?
The Foundation has received gifts from individual contributors, memorials, and even a remainder interest in a life insurance policy!

What could I contribute?
There are many ways one can contribute to an endowment fund such as the WJGF. In addition to current cash gifts, one might consider transferring stock. Often, the gift of stock to a nonprofit provides the donor with income tax benefits beyond what they might receive for a cash contribution. Memorial gifts are also frequently an option for supporters.

Planned giving is becoming a very attractive method of contributing to nonprofits. Planned giving is a term used to describe charitable bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, and other types of inter vivos and testamentary gifts.

How can I contribute?
If you are interested in a current cash gift, memorial or even transferring stock to the Foundation, call Karel Hull at (253) 631-7992 or mail your gift to:

Washington Junior Golf Foundation
c/o Karel Hull
13604 SE 251st St.
Kent, WA 98042-6631

If you are interested in planned giving, consult with your tax advisor and have that person contact Karel for more information.

A gift to the WJGF will help ensure that young people in the state of Washington can enjoy the game of golf for many years to come. Please consider the WJGF when preparing your annual gift giving budget. You’ll be glad you did!

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USGA Boys

The 2011 USGA Junior Amateur Championship was held at our very owne Gold Mt Golf Complex in Bremerton, WA. 

The Washington players at the 2011 championship were Andrew Whalen of Ephrata, James Feutz of University Place, Chris Tedesco of Gig Harbor, and John-Michael Larson or Spokane.  Andrew and James made it to match play with Andrew winning three matches before he eventually lost to the 2010 and 2011 Jr Champion, Jordan Spieth. 

In 2012, this tournament will be contested at the Golf Club of New England in Stratham, N.H. July 16 - 21. 

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USGA Girls

In 2011 the USGA Girl’s Junior Amateur was played at the the Olympia Fields CC, Olympia Fields, Illinois, July 18 - 23rd.  WJGA players who qualified to attend this event were Sydney Kersten, Spokane and Megan Haase, Spokane. 

Neither of our girls qualified for match play, but thoroughly enjoyed their experience none the less.

Next year’s prestigious competition for young women will be contested at Lake Merced GC in Daly City, CA, July 16 - 21.

 

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Junior World Championships

The Junior World 2012 state qualifying tournament will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Tumwater Valley Golf Course. Thirty-six hole scores at this event will determine which 15-17 year olds advance to play in the championship at Torrey Pines GC in San Diego.  Players going to San Diego will receive expense assistance for their trip.  The entry deadline for Junior World is Friday, June 8, 2012 and the additional $25 fee is paid as part of the 2012 season registration process.

Except for “exempt players”, each entrant must first qualify at his or her local sub-district tournament designated as the Jr. World Qualifier.  The number of spots available from that district will be posted on the scoreboard before play begins. The dates of the San Diego tournament are July 10-13, 2012, and the player’s age for Jr. World purposes is the age as of July 13, 2012.

WJGA 14 year olds MAY play at the Tumwater qualifier in order to earn points only.  At Tumwater points will be awarded to both boys and girls who are competing in the 14-15 or 16-17 divisions for the 2012 WJGA season.  Players ages 14 and under do NOT have to qualify locally and if interested MUST enter the Junior World Championships directly through the San Diego office.  Entries are submitted early in the year, and interested players should contact their office for information, or go to their web site at www.juniorworldgolf.com.

All ties in this event will be broken by the matching of scorecards method as described in the “about points” section on the WJGA website.  There will be NO PLAYOFFS. At the Tumwater 36-hole qualifier, the first tie breaker is the score for the second 18 on that day.

2011 JUNIOR WORLD NEWS

Three of our WJGA boys made the cut at Torrey Pines this year.  Making the cut in San Diego is a significant accomplishment, and we congratulate the following on their fine play.

Dominick Francks    72-71-70-75 (288)       Tie for 3rd place
Chris Babcock    79-73-69-73  (294)         Tie for 18th place
Nick Mandell    74-77-75-81  (307) 54th place
 


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2011 PGA Junior Championship
 

The Pacific Northwest Section PGA Junior Championship is to be held on June 2 and 3, 2012.  Each of the 41 Sections hosts a Section Championship, which advances the top girl and boy qualifier to an all expense paid trip to the National Championship at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 31 - Aug. 3, 2012. The Championship is a 36-hole event, stroke play format.  There will be a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start on Saturday,  and an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start on Sunday.  The age divisions are 12 & under, 13-15 and 16-18.  18 year olds are allowed to participate if they have not reached their 19th birthday by the last day of the tournament or started college.  Entry fee is $100.00.

*Any junior who wishes to qualify for the Junior PGA Championship must play 36 holes from the same tees as the 16-18 year old age division.  If this is something that you are interested in trying, please state it on your entry.

For any other questions, please call Molly Cooper at the Pacific Northwest Section PGA office at 800-688-4653 or email at mcooper@pgahq.com


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WIAA Policies

The WJGA has been advised by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association that in order to maintain high school eligibility in those activities under WIAA jurisdiction, the student-athlete may not:
1) Accept merchandise of more than $300 in a school year Aug 1 through July 31st. 
2) Accept cash awards.
3) Enter competition under a false name.
4) Sign or have ever signed a contract to play professional athletics; play or have ever played on any professional team in any sport; receive or have ever received any other form of financial assistance (including scholarships or educational grants-in-aid) from a professional sports organization, or any of his/her expenses for reporting to a or visiting a professional team

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College Corner

Congratulations!

The following WJGA alumni who will be joining college teams this fall:

As of 11/22/2011

Amanda Beyke

Seattle University

Savana Bezdicek

No Arizona

Megan Haase

Colorado

Whitney Jammerman

George Fox University

Carl Jonson

UNLV

Alexis Keating

Colorado

Charlie Kern

William & Mary

Scott Kim

Oregon State

Erynne Lee

UCLA

Sydney Kersten

Princeton

Rachel Lewis

WSU

Rui Li

University of Pennsylvania

Kelly Miller

Portland State University

Seo Hee Moon

Yale

Charlie Mroz

Northern Colorado

Sammie Pless

Boise State

Kristen Rue

WSU

Chelsea Saelee

Oregon State

Kristin Strankman

Idaho

Kristin Tan

Xavier University


 

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