Maine Junior Open Series
The Maine Junior Open Series is new for 2024. We will run the following Opens this summer:
- Southern Maine Junior Open – Prouts Neck**, May 19, 2024
- Northern Maine Junior Open – Presque Isle CC, Friday, June 21, 2024
- Lumberjack Junior Open – Barnes Brook GC, Friday, June 28, 2024
- Central Maine Junior Open* – Waterville CC, July 3, 2024
- Downeast Junior Open – TBD, July 2024
- Western Maine Junior Open* (State of Maine) – Sugarloaf GC, July 16 – 17, 2024
*Held in conjunction with NEPGA Jr Tour event. **Low 40 handicap indexes.
The objective of this series is to extend competitive playing opportunities to all juniors across the state of Maine from late-May to mid-August. Also, to provide a structure around the Maine Junior Player of the Year Award (new in 2024).
Additionally, our goal is to provide an avenue and incentive for all juniors in Maine who want to qualify for the Maine Junior Team which competes in the New England Junior Championship. To read more about the Maine Junior Open Series, please click here.
Terms of Competition
Similar to the Maine high school state championships, the Maine Junior Open series is an individual and team championship at the same time, played over a season of May-August. The team championship is an "optional" additional opportunity to play with a teammate, friend or acquaintance. It is not mandatory to have a teammate to play in the event.
Teams will be comprised of two players. Players may select their teammate however they see fit. There are no restrictions. Teams will be flighted based on the age of the older player of the two participants.
Individuals that want to play as individuals only, are encouraged to compete at the same time for the overall medalist. The individual medalist will be the Maine Junior Champion. We will have flights for the individual winners as well.
ELIGIBILITY
The Maine Junior Individual and team Championship is open to Maine resident and non-resident amateurs who have not yet reached their 19th birthday on June 21, 2024. If more than 40 players register, the low 40 Handicap Indexes will be accepted into the competition. Maximum allowed Handicap Index of 16.0.
ENTRY INFORMATION
All players must file an entry for the championship. Players must apply for the championship online via Golf Genius, the software Maine Golf uses to conduct tournaments. All players must have a Golf Genius account prior to registration.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Flights for both Team and Individual Competition will consist of: High School (coed), and Middle School (coed).
Cost: The entry fee for all one-day Junior Open series tournaments is $25.
Entry deadline: June 11, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Players are reminded to apply early to allow time for resolving any errors, an incomplete application, or for not adhering to the eligibility as prescribed above.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The championship will consist of 18 holes of stroke play for both divisions.
Friday, June 21: First round, 18 holes
In the event of a tie for the overall individual championship, a hole-by-hole playoff will occur.
PRIZES
Winner: Crystal trophy and $200 for Individual Champion, crystal trophy and $300 for Team Champion.
RULES OF GOLF
All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The on-site Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
TRANSPORTATION
As this is a junior championship, players will not be allowed to use motorized carts in the championship. Any requests for golf carts must be directed to Maine Golf.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
Players may withdraw from championships via Golf Genius or by reaching out to Maine Golf staff. Maine Golf will refund all of the entry fee, less $25 to cover processing fees and associated costs, if the withdrawal occurs beyond one week from the first round of the tournament. Refunds of entries made by credit or debit card will be applied to the same card used for payment.
No refunds will be issued within one week of the first round of any championship. Unusual circumstances will be considered individually and are at the discretion of Maine Golf.
STARTING TIMES
After the application deadline, starting times will be posted at Maine Golf website, as well as emailed to all players in the field. Starting times will be made public no less than four days before the tournament begins.
CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES
The Maine Golf Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee on site reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee in any matter is final.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For any additional information regarding this championship, or to resolve any questions, please contact Joe Piwowarski, Director of Member Services and Junior Golf, at joe@mainegolf.org.