2025 Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship

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

 

 

Alexandria Golf Club, Geneva Golf Club

Geneva Golf Club

4181 Geneva Golf Club Drive,

Alexandria, MN 56308

(320) 762-7089

 

Alexandria Golf Club

2300 N Nokomis NE

Alexandria, MN 56308

(320) 763-3605

 

 

 

FORMAT

  • 54-holes, individual, stroke play. There will be a cut to the low 24 + ties after Round 2.

    The Champion will be the player with the lowest total. In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following play.
  • This is a WALKING ONLY event.  Both players and caddies must walk.
  • This is an Official WAGR, AJGA, and Junior Golf Scoreboard Counting Event.

 

            

 

ENTRY FEE

  • $125
    NOTE: Players who appear on the Priority Entry List have a place in the field guaranteed until April 30.  After that time, it becomes a first-come basis.

 

REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.  
  • Deadline is June 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
  • Entries are open to the first 156 players to enter. 
  • A priority entry list has been created and spots will be held for those players through April 30th.  
  • After entries are filled, a waitlist will be established.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to any male 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 an MN resident (permanent or seasonal), a non-resident student at an MN school, and/or an 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.   

 

EXEMPTION LIST

  • View the 2025 Exemption List under the Championship Details tab.

 

ANTICIPATED STARTING TIMES

  • Monday, June 23: Round 1 - Starting times off #1/10 begin at 7:30 am and 12:00 pm

 

  • Tuesday, June 24: Round 2 - Starting times off #1/10 begin at 7:30 am and 12:00 pm

 

  • Wednesday, June 25: Round 3 - Starting times begin at 7:30 am.


NOTE: Round 1&2 starting times will be available 7-10 days before the Championship. Starting times for Round 3 will be based on total scores. 

 

EXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP SITE SETUP

  • Alexandria - Length: 6,603 yards | Par: 71 | Ratings: 71.7/133
  • Geneva - Marsh/Island - Length: 6,845 yards | Par: 73 | Ratings: 73.4/135
  • 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 turned off or disabled.

 

PACE OF PLAY / PLAYER CONDUCT / DRESS CODE

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

 

CADDIE POLICY 

  • Players may use a Caddie unless prohibited or restricted by a Local Rule.  The caddie rule for the Minnesota State Junior events follows the USGA policy for the US Junior and US Junior Girls.  The player may have a caddie 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:  TBD
  • Cutoff Date: June 9, 2025. Please contact the hotel and mention you are a participant in the MN State Junior Amateur Championship. Any rooms not reserved by the cutoff date will be released back to inventory.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • Practice rounds will be available at the players' expense.
  • Please call the Alexandria Golf Shop (320) 763-3605 or Geneva Golf Shop (320) 762-7089 and identify yourself as a Minnesota State Junior Boys’ 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.

  • NOTE: In the event conditions will not permit the total completion of the competition, the Committee reserves the right to cut the field after the first round to the lowest 36 scoring players plus ties for play in the second round. No refunds will be given in the event this occurs.