Welcome to the MAPGA Junior Tour!
The MAPGA has teamed up with the Optimist group to offer three Optimist qualifiers in our section. Each qualifier will grant exemptions to junior golfers in their respective age groups for the Optimist International Championship hosted July 16-31, 2024 at Trump National Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida.
For more information please visit the Optimist International Website at Optimist Golf.
Questions regarding Optimist International Tournament and the qualifying process please contact the Maryland Optimist district representative:
Ned Spearbeck, PGA - nedmax@comcast.net
Registration Information
Opens: Sunday, January 07, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Closes: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Entry Fees: $120
Tournament Information
MD Optimist Qualifier - Great Hope GC
Saturday, May 18, 2024
GREAT HOPE GC
Address: 8380 Crisfield Hwy, Westover, MD 21871
The number of qualifying spots per age division to advance to the 2024 championships through the Swan Point Y&CC Qualifier is listed below. Please stay tuned to tournament information emails to be notified when spots have been posted.
*2024 Qualifying scores below:
Boys 10-11 / Qualifying Score 96 / 2 spots
Boys 12-13 / Qualifying Score 90 / 2 spots
Boys 14-15 / Qualifying Score 83 / 2 spots
Boys 16-18 / Qualifying Score 78 / 4 spots
Girls 10-12 / Qualifying Score 97 / 2 spots
Girls 13-14 / Qualifying Score 93 / 2 spots
Girls 15-18 / Qualifying Score 85 / 2 spots
Tees & Yardages:
Boys 10-11, Girls 10-12 - Red Tees Approx. 5200 Yards
Girls 13-14, 15-18 - Gold/Yellow Tees Approx. 5600 Yards
Boys 12-13 - White Tees Approx. 6100 yards
Boys 14-15 & 16-18 Blue Tees Approx. 6500 Yards
Format: Individual Stroke Play for 18 holes
Tee Times: 11:30 AM - 1:09 PM
Driving Range: The range will be available for all players prior to play
Spectators: Spectators will be permitted to walk the golf course. Spectator carts will be available on a course by course basis. Please stay tuned to the day before tournament information email for the most up to date policy.
Withdrawal Policy: In order to receive a full refund, players must withdraw before 12 noon, 7 days prior to the event and prior to tee times being posted. Withdrawing after this time will result in a loss of entry fee unless due to illness, injury or family emergency.