SDGA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALL JUNIOR GOLF SPONSORED TOURNAMENTS

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY: Open to junior golfers (Age 18 or less as of July 25, 2021) who reside in South Dakota or have a junior SDGA membership at a South Dakota member course and have at least 10 rounds posted at that club in the calendar year. 

JUNIOR TOUR ELIGIBILITY: Open to any junior golfer (Age 18 or less as of June 1, 2021). 

WITHDRAW POLICY: Tee times for each event will be posted 5 days prior to each event.  Players who withdraw after tee times are posted are subject to penalty under SDGA withdraw policy and/or removal from their next scheduled event.

ETIQUETTE: Proper etiquette must be on display at all times or the player is subject to disqualification.

DRESS CODE: Proper dress is appropriate golf attire – collared shirts, mock turtlenecks, long pants, shorts. Girls may wear sleeveless tops. Absolutely, NO tee-shirts, gym shorts, cut-off shorts, tank tops and halter tops. All golf caps must be worn with bill of cap facing forward.

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: These are permitted provided they give distance only. An electronic measuring device that provides information such as slope, wind speed, etc., is prohibited.  

ADVICE/CADDIES/CART POLICY Family members are not allowed to provide advice to a player at any time during the course of play. SDGA Junior Tour players are not allowed to have a caddie. Players are prohibited from using motorized golf carts.

Golf relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for others and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf.