TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

 

ELIGIBILITY

  • This event is open to all junior amateur golfers (boys and girls) that meet have a USGA/GHIN Handicap.
    • USGA/GHIN Handicap is available for free for all junior golfers residing in the TCGA counties through our TCGA eClub or free through any NYS eClub for those junior golfers that do not live in the TCGA region
    • Age: Must be 18 or younger as of the scheduled event date.
       

FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST

The field is limited to the first 40 players to apply. After the field limit is reached, players will be placed on a wait list in order by their time of registration.

 

ENTRIES, DEADLINE, AND REFUND POLICY

  • Entries: An entry must be submitted online with payment prior to the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
  • Entry Fee: 
    • Age 10-12: $20
    • Age 13-14, Age 15-18: $25
    • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (5PM EST on Sunday, June 29th, 2025). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
  • Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $10 service fee, will be refunded if a player withdraws 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

 

FORMAT & DIVISIONS

  • Age 10-12: 9 holes of individual stroke play from the red tees.
  • Age 13-14: 18 holes of individual stroke play from the white tees
  • Age 16-18: 18 holes of individual stroke play from the blue tees

 

PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS

The TCGA is actively working on a points system for a Junior Player of the Year. This may or may not be in effect for the 2025 Season

 

RULES

All play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. Players will be provided a "Notice to Players" rules sheet containing local rules and conditions. The TCGA and/or the host course golf professional will be available to provide rulings and answer questions.

 

DOUBLE PAR RULE

For pace of play purposes, all participants will take a score no higher than double the par on a given hole. For example, if the hole is a par 4 the golfer cannot take a score higher than 8. If a golfer is on his/her 8th shot, he/she simply will pick up their ball and end their play of the hole. 

 

TIES

All ties will be broken by USGA recommended method of matching scorecards (last 9,6,3,1.) 

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, July 2 // Endwell Greens Golf Course // Tee times begin at approximately 9:00am.

 

TEE TIMES AND PAIRINGS

The pairings will be available on the event page and will be emailed to all players. Tee Times begin at approximately 9:00am.

 

GHIN POSTING

Scores will automatically be posted to each participant's USGA/GHIN Handicap at approximately 11:00 PM following the completion of the tournament round.

  

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Hot dog, chips, and soda included in entry fee. 

 

GOLF CARTS

Competitors must walk or use a push cart. Spectator carts are on an as available basis and must be purchased directly from the pro shop.

 

TCGA Tournament Chairs

Joe Mars, Matt Morley, Kyle Nedlik, Nick Barney

tcgagolf@gmail.com