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Teams &Tournaments
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. 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!!
back to top 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!! North Pacific Junior
Ladies Team - NPJL
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.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION Who has contributed? What could I
contribute? How can I contribute? Washington Junior Golf Foundation 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! 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.
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. Next year’s prestigious competition for young women will be contested at Lake Merced GC in Daly City, CA, July 16 - 21.
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. 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 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 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
The following WJGA alumni who will be joining college teams this fall:
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