Players must meet the following SCORING
guidelines;
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16-17
|
14-15
|
12-13 |
*
8-11 |
|
Boys |
85 |
90 |
100 |
60 |
|
Girls |
100 |
105 |
115 |
75 |
|
* 8-11 year olds scores are based on 9 holes,
played from forward tees. |
|
Every player's score
in their first tournament will be evaluated against these
scoring guidelines to confirm that they can play at
the skill level required by WJGA |
Members must be residents of the
WJGA territory during the summer season and are either US Citizens or
non-citizens who have permanent resident status.
Eligible players must be between the ages
8-17. (age as of June 1 determines the age bracket for
both boys and girls).
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How much does it cost?
WJGA membership fee is $25 per year.
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Do members need a handicap?
Handicaps are recommended, but NOT required. WJGA
does not use handicaps.
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How is the program structured?
A. The state is divided into six districts.
B. Four one-day sub-district tournaments are held in each district; entry
fee is $35 per event.
C. There is a two-day district
championship; entry fee $85.
D. The State Championship is a three-day tournament; entry fee is $125,
banquet included.
E. All tournaments are based on age brackets for boys and girls, 8-11,
12-13, 14-15, 16-17.
F. All tournaments are stroke play.
G. Qualification for district championship will be determined by performance
in sub-district tournaments.
H. The district championship is the qualifying event for the State
Championship. The number of entries from each district is determined by
the state office.
I. Junior Americas Cup teams are selected based on total points earned in
USGA Qualifier and the Junior World State Qualifiers.
J.
Hogan
Cup Team members are selected based on total points earned for the
entire season, including the State Championship. Boys playing on the JAC
team will not be eligible to play in the Hogan Cup.
K. The North Pacific Junior Ladies Team members are selected on total
points earned for the entire preceding season. In order to be eligible
for selection, players must be a confirmed member of WJGA for the
current season.
L. Other criteria for selection of team members are
sportsmanship, physical condition (injury or
illness), positive behavior, and attitude!
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How do I join?
To join WJGA simply go to our
online membership registration
page. Read everything very carefully and click on your
district registration link at the bottom of the page. You can submit your registration and tournament entry
information online. **Be sure to note that
you are not officially registered as a member until
your confirmation page, signed by both junior and parent/guardian AND membership and tournament entry fees are received in the state
office.** Print two copies! One
for your records!
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What are the tournament entry deadlines?
Entry into all sub district
events are on a first come, first served basis. Field sizes are
limited to 140 players.
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How can my kids get started?
WJGA is a competitive organization and does not offer golf instruction. Free golf clinics are sponsored by the Professional Golfers Association
in many cities around the state.
Camps and clinics that are open to the public, are held
at some golf clubs. Also, some parks and recreation districts offer
beginning programs. Call your local golf professional for information or
contact the PNWPGA section office at: (800) 688-4653
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What district am I in?
Washington Junior Golf Association is divided into six districts across
the state. The district you play in is determined by the golf course you
are a member of, or the course at which you play the most often. To
determine what district you are in - click on the
course district directory
and find the name of your golf course. The corresponding district number is
listed beside each course name.
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