2025 Minnesota State Junior Girls' Championship

Monday, June 23, 2025 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

 

Little Crow Golf Resort- Willow to Pines

15980 Hwy 23 NE

Spicer, MN 56288

(320) 354-2296

 

 

USGA QUALIFYING EVENT

  • The person who claims the 2025 MGA State Junior Girls' Championship will earn a full exemption into the 2025 US Girls' Junior Amateur Championship, set for Atlanta Athletic Club-Riverside Course (Johns Creek, GA), July 14-19. This is true even if the person fails to qualify in the US Girls' Junior qualifying, set for June 12 at Oak Glen Golf Course. (NOTE: This exemption cannot be deferred to another year nor is it transferable to another person should the champion already be exempt or have qualified.) 

 

FORMAT

  • 54-holes, individual, stroke play. There will be a cut to the low 24 + ties after Round Two.
  • The Champion will be the player with the lowest total from the Championship Flight. In the event of a tie, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following play.
  • This is an Official WAGR (World Amateur Golf Ranking) System event.

 

ENTRY FEE

  • $125
  • This is a WALKING-ONLY event.
     

REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.  
  • Deadline is Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Entries are limited to the first 84 players to enter. 
  • After entries are filled, a waitlist will be established.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to any female amateur golfer:
(1) Who must NOT have reached their 19th birthday on or before the last day of the Championship, and
(2) Who is currently an MGA Associate Member, OR
(3) Who is a permanent resident of Minnesota.

  • An entry may be rejected at the discretion of the Committee at any time, including after the competition has closed.

 

      NOTE: For eligibility purposes, an MGA Associate Member through the MGA Join On-Line (JOL) program must have a Minnesota connection in addition to JOL membership to participate. Examples of connections would be a MN resident (permanent or seasonal), a non-resident student at a MN school, and/or a MGA course connection, validated by a course employee and/or score posting record. The Committee's decision on such a connection and eligibility is final.   

 

ANTICIPATED STARTING TIMES

  • Day 1: Starting times begin from #1 at 7:30 a.m.
  • Day 2: Starting times begin from #1 at 7:30 a.m.
  • Day 3: Cut to low 24 plus ties. Starting time begin from #1 at 7:30 a.m.
  • Starting times for Rounds 1 & 2 will be announced after entries close.

 

EXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP SITE SETUP

  • Championship Flight - Length: 5,799 yards | Par: 72 | Ratings: 73.0/129
  • Specific hole by hole anticipated setup may be found under the Course Details tab.


RULES AND INFORMATION

  • The Rules of Golf, the MGA Terms of Competition (MGA Hard Card), and all Local Rules established specifically for the Championship will be in effect. Local Rules for this event will be available under the Course Details tab.  

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

  • Players are permitted to use distance-measuring devices that measure distance only. 
  • The slope function must be disabled.

 

PACE OF PLAY / PLAYER CONDUCT / DRESS CODE

  • Please refer to Resources tab for Pace of Play, Player Conduct and Dress Code policies.

 

CADDIE POLICY 

  • For Junior tournaments, the caddie policy follows the US Girls' Junior Amateur caddie policy which allows caddies at the championship, as long as the caddie is NOT a parent, step-parent or guardian.
  • A player is responsible for the behavior and attire of their caddie.

 

DIGITAL SCORING

  • Scoring will be done by use of the Golf Genius App. Players should have the app downloaded on their phones and be prepared to keep score. The player GGID will be sent via text and email to all players the night before each round using the cell phone number and email in their profile. 

 

LODGING ARRANGEMENTS

 

  • A block of rooms has been reserved at The Little Crow Golf Resort (located at the golf course).
  • Cutoff Date: June 16, 2025.
  • Group rate is available for Sunday night through Wednesday night and requires a two-night stay. Golfers can cancel Tuesday night by 3:00 p.m. if they do not make the cut to Wednesday's round. After 3:00 p.m., a day rate of $100 will be charged.
  • Room types available: two queen beds, handicap accessible two queen beds, king bed with sleeper sofa, king studio with sleeper sofa, handicap accessible king studio with kitchenette, and king suite (king bed in own room; living area with sleeper sofa; kitchen with breakfast bar seating).
  • Reservations can be made three ways: 1) Call the hotel direct - (320) 347-1450; 2) Call Wyndham Reservation Services - (320) 409-2605; 3) Book online!
  • When booking via phone, please note that you are a MGA State Junior Girls tournament participant to receive the group rate.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • Practice rounds will be available at the players' expense.
  • Please call the Little Crow Golf Resort (320) 354-2296 and identify yourself as a Minnesota State Junior Girls’ contestant to schedule a practice round.
  • The fee may be dependent upon the day and time you play.

 

STRACKALINE BOOKS

  • The MGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Greens books at a discounted price. Click HERE to order your book. All StrackaLine books conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS

  • To withdraw for any reason before the deadline of an MGA competition, a player may withdraw through Golf Genius or by notifying the MGA in writing. 
  • To withdraw for any reason after the deadline but before the start of competition, a player must notify the MGA in writing.
  • Refund Policy:
    • Cancelation on or before the entry closing date: Full refund.
    • Cancelation after the entry closing date and up to ONE (1) day before the first day of your competition: Full refund less a $25 administrative fee.
    • Cancelation on the day of the competition or later: No refund.