PLAYER INFORMATION

SITE

Horseshoe Bend Country Club    

DATE

June 20-22, 2022

AGES/ELIGIBILITY

 Open to male amateur golfers under the age of 19 and with a handicap index of 12.0 or lower; a competitor must and not be 19 as of June 20.

ENTRY FEE

$150

CHAMPIONSHIP FEE

Player’s advancing to the Championship through qualifying will be responsible for a $100.00 Championship fee.  This fee will be charged to the player upon being transferred to the Championship proper in the online registration system after your qualifying round has concluded.  Exempt players have no additional championship fees aside from the practice round.

ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE

March 16th – May 18th

FIELD SIZE

144 players

FORMAT

54 holes of stroke play; field cut to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes.

PRACTICE ROUND

One practice round per player.  Practice yardage sheets will be provided to the host club and on the event portal.  Players will pay the $30 walking practice round fee when checking in to the club.  If players wish to ride in their practice round, there is an additional $29.50 cart fee.  Credit cards are the only acceptable method of payment.  Practice rounds will be available at the following times prior to the Championship:

 

  • May 24-29 & June 1-2, based on availability.  Players must call Horseshoe Bend no more than 3 days prior to desired practice round date in this window.
  • Club is closed on Mondays but will open to practice rounds on June 13.  Must reserve a practice round on this date by June 8. 
  • June 14 & 16between 1:00 – 2:50 pm, based on availability.  Players are able to call Horseshoe Bend in this window immediately.
  • June 17 - 19, based on availability.  Players must call Horseshoe Bend no more than 3 days prior to desired practice round date in this window. 

 

YARDAGES & TEES

Thanks to our continuing partnership, your choice of StrackaLine yardage ($25), greens ($30) or combo ($35) books for participating GSGA host courses can be purchased for over 60% off retail price. If you are interested, please click on the following link to view the available courses (new courses will be added throughout the year) at this time and to access the order form:

 

Order a StrackaLine Yardage Book

 

The GSGA tee markers will be utilized for the championship.  Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition. A complete practice yardage sheet will be provided for players playing practice rounds.

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

The golf shop and driving range will open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the qualifier.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the GSGA and posted at the club the day before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times beginning on June 15. 

REGISTRATION

No formal registration will be held on site. Player withdraws must be called or e-mailed to the GSGA office so that an alternate may be contacted.

CADDIES

All players must walk and carry their own bag or may use a pull cart. Caddies are specifically prohibited.  Pull carts are permitted.

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY

The GSGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Spectator Cart Policy for Junior Competitions shall be in effect. Click here to view policies.

Spectators may rent carts during the competition rounds at a cost of $29.50 per cart seat. The number of carts allowed for rental to spectators will be limited to two carts per group and no more than two people will be allowed per cart. The overall number of spectator carts rented is subject to change based on availability.  Only credit cards will be accepted.

DRESS CODE

Proper golf attire must be worn in all phases of this Championship. No tank tops, tee shirts, or blue jeans will be allowed. Competitors must be neat in respect to personal grooming and clothing. Shorts must be Bermuda length. Shirts must have collars.

FOOD SERVICE

Food service will be available in the Far Turn house throughout the championship. Only credit cards will be accepted.

PLAYER HOSPITALITY

 

GSGA will provide lunch for players during the first two rounds of the competition.

GA/SC JUNIOR CHALLENGE MATCH

The top eight finishers in the Georgia Junior Championship will qualify to participate in the Georgia-South Carolina Junior Challenge Match on July 30-31, 2022 at Savannah Golf Club. The 9th and 10th place finishers will be 1st and 2nd alternates. Details will be distributed at the conclusion of the championship.

REFUND POLICY

A $30 service charge will be retained by the GSGA on all refunds granted prior to the close of entries. Entry fees will not be refunded after entries close unless there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled. Withdraws after the close of entries must be made by calling the GSGA Rules and Competitions Department at (770) 955-4272 or (800) 949-4742 or via email to radams@gsga.org

THANK YOU TO CLUBS

If players wish to send thanks to the host clubs upon conclusion of the tournament, click on the following link for contact information: 

Horseshoe Bend Country Club