TRUSTED CHOICE BIG 'I' QUALIFIER
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
June 26, 2018
Check out the Trusted Choice Big 'I' Website
Played in conjunction with King Auto Group State Championship
(Must Enter Separately)
SPECTATORS:
NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED FOR THIS EVENT
All parents and volunteers must be in HSJGA dress code while on premises. The Club at Hokuli’a has a very strict dress code and policy regarding being on property (this includes dropping off and picking up your junior). Parents/guardians who are not volunteering must drop off and pick up juniors before and after play and are not allowed to stay on property. The Club asks that you do not enter the pavilion or golf shop without permission. Please be respectful of all Club Rules and remember we are guests. Thank you!
JUNIOR GOLF SCOREBOARD:
This tournament is nationally ranked. Visit www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com for more information.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 5:00 PM H.S.T.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to HSJGA Members ages 13 to 18 in good standing and should have a current USGA GHIN Handicap. Please see handicap eligibility requirements in the HSJGA Handbook.
The following are the GHIN indexes and / or scores for each age division that a junior should be capable of recording for 18 Holes in order to enter this tournament.
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Boys |
Girls |
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Age |
Score |
GHIN Index |
Score |
GHIN Index |
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15-18 |
80 |
10 |
82 |
12 |
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13-14 |
80 |
10 |
82 |
12 |
DO NOT BOOK ANY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL ACCEPTED INTO THE FIELD.
MAINLAND INFORMATION:
Trusted Choice Big"I" Classic
The Trusted Choice Big “I” Junior Classic is sponsored by the Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents . Youths under the age of 18 are eligible who will not reach their 19th birthday before the final round. Boys and girls will participate in separate divisions. The golfers who qualify from the state tournament will advance to the National Big “I” Junior Championship held at DANIEL ISLAND CLUB in Charleston, South Carolina on August 6-9, 2018.
The Trusted Choice Big “I” Junior Classic is the third oldest national junior golf tournament, ranked only behind the USGA Junior Championship. Since the Big “I” Junior Classic was created in the late 1960s, junior golf - as well as the golf scene overall - has boomed. The Big “I”Junior Classic has become one of the premier events on the Junior Golf Circuit and is consistently ranked as one of the top tournaments by the juniors themselves. The Big “I” Junior Classic is designed to foster good sportsmanship and healthy competition among junior golfers.
Players qualifying for the National Tournament have played at sites such as Yale Golf Course in Connecticut, Pinehurst Number 7 in North Carolina, Tournament Players Course (TPC) at the Woodlands near Houston, Silverado Country Club in California, and Oak Tree Country Club, Edmond,Oklahoma. This year the National Big “I” Junior Classic tournament will be held at the Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, California.
The Big “I” Junior Classic has watched many PGA and LPGA golf pros come up through the ranks, but none so popular as the famed Tiger Woods, who won the Junior Classic National title twice (1990 and 1992). Other notable national winners are Justin Leonard, Bill Andrade, Bob Tway, Cristie Kerr,Grace Park and Cheyenne Woods.
Also during the week, golfers will participate in the National Long Drive Championship. The players hit three qualifying drives during the semi-finals to participate in this event.
At the National Tournament local resident and country club members have volunteered to be host parents for the Big “I” Junior Classic players. This dedication is one of the unique features of the tournament and it provides additional support for the junior players.
Private housing for the Big "I" is available through the Hawaii members of the Independent Insurance Agents.
AGE DIVISION & NATIONAL QUALIFYING SPOTS |EXEMPTION:
Girls 13 - 18: (2 Spots)
Boys 13 - 18: (3 Spots)
ENTRY FEE:
$60.00
WITHDRAWALS | REFUNDS:
Withdrawals: Juniors must withdraw from a tournament online using their HSJGA member account. Notification of the HSJGA office by email or phone (808) 635-4642 of a player's intention to withdraw from an event are final. A player may, however, submit another application for that tournament if the entry deadline has not passed. Withdrawal from any event will not affect future tournament play. Failure to withdraw will be considered a"No-Show." (See "No-Shows") in Membership Handbook.
Refunds / Incomplete Transactions: The membership fee is non-refundable. Players who withdraw before an event’s entry deadline will have their entry fee returned minus $10.00 for handling. If a player withdraws after the entry deadline and five (5) or more working days before the tournament, he/she will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. There will be no refunds for players who withdraw less than five (5) working days (Monday through Friday) before a tournament (except for emergencies; these claims will be reviewed by the HSJGA Executive Committee). If a tournament is cancelled due to inclement weather, the junior will be refunded all but $10.00 of his/her entry fee for handling. All online transactions that are returned due to insufficient funds or incomplete information will be charged a $10.00 processing fee. Entry into an event will not be accepted until all additional fees are paid.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
DAY 1: Monday, June 25, 2018
Mixed Plate (Eligible HSJGA Member participants will receive an invitation)
Practice Round - All participants not competing in the Mixed Plate (*must schedule a tee time prior to playing, see practice rounds)
Day 2: Round #1- Big 'I' Qualifier played in conjunction with 13-18 State Championship - 18 holes Tuesday, June 26, 2018 (Must Register Separately)
• 10:30: Registration Opens (Thank you note for Larry Stubblefield is due, see below)
• 12:00: Shotgun Start
• Lunch provided
Day 3: Round #2 - King Auto Group 13-18 State Championship Final Round
- 7:30 am: Registration opens (Thank you notes to the Club at Hokulia due)
- 9:00 am: Shotgun Start
- Lunch provided
OFF - ISLAND PLAYERS, PLEASE ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR TRAVEL.
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PRACTICE ROUND INFORMATION: Tee
Each contestant is allowed only one practice round. If you are invited to play in the Mixed Plate, do not play in any other scheduled practice round, the Mixed Plate will serve as your practice round. You must contact the Golf Shop at The Club at Hokuli’a to schedule a practice round (808)930-4101.
During practice rounds for any HSJGA tournament, juniors may play one ball only and may not practice chipping or putting when there are players waiting. Violations of this policy will result in the following penalty.
Penalty: 1st Infraction:Warning
2nd Infraction:100-point deduction for any subsequent infraction.
3rd Infraction:Disqualification from the tournament.
DRIVING RANGE HOURS:
Juniors can use the range up to 1 hour before their starting time during practice rounds and 1 1/2 hours before the start of each tournament round.
POINTS:
See current HSJGA Handbook regarding the distribution of points.
The HSJGA Big "I' Qualifier will be awarded based on the 300-point system. Points will be awarded in the junior’s designated HSJGA age division.
The points for this tournament count for Player of the Year, AJGA / IJGT Exemptions and other special events as announced.
The points for this tournament also count for the following Team selections:
*Asia Pacific Junior Cup (APJC)
*Girls Junior American's Cup
*Junior America's Cup
*Mary Cave Cup
*Eddie Hogan Cup
PLAY-OFF PROCEDURE:
In case of a tie, there will be an on course play-off for first place ONLY, time permitting.
(OFF ISLAND PLAYERS - PLEASE ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR TRAVEL)
APPROXIMATE YARDAGES:
Girls 13-14, 15-18 18 Holes: 5,900 - 6,200 yards
Boys 13-14, 15-18 18 Holes: 6,700 yards
THANK YOU CARDS:
There are no THANK YOU cards for this tournament.
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
On-course snacks and water will be provided for tournament players ONLY.
HSJGA DRESS CODE:
Proper attire is required at all times at all HSJGA tournaments,practice rounds, events and / or functions. For more information, see current HSJGA Handbook. The HSJGA Dress Code applies to all spectators as well. Please refer to the current HSJGA handbook.
SNACK SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION:
The Club at Hokuli'a does NOT have a snack shop,please plan accordingly. Lunch and snacks on course will be provided.
WORKSHOP | CLINIC:
TBD
BANQUET:
N/A
PACE OF PLAY POLICY:
Please visit the HSJGA Website for the current pace of play policy. Click Here to view.
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