PLAYERS MEMORANDUM

 

 

The following are matters pertinent to your participation in the 26th Metropolitan Junior Amateur Championship on June 2-4, 2025 at Oak Brook Golf Club:

 

The following supplements the Championship regulations in the 26th Metropolitan Junior Amateur Championship Entry Application and is in addition to the Terms of Competition and Notice to Players (prepared by the Committee and will be issued at the participants starting hole):

 

Format(s): 

  • 13U and 15U Divisions will be 36-holes at stroke play.

  • 19U Divisions will be 54-hole stroke play (no cut will be made).  

  

Golf Course Set-up: The Championship will be played on the North/West combination of 9s and from the following yardages/tees:

  • 19U Boys - Blue Tees

  • 15U Boys - White Tees

  • 13U Boys - Red Tees

  • 19U Girls - White Tees

 

Practice Rounds: Oak Brook GC will be available for one (1) practice round at NO CHARGE by calling the golf shop to schedule a time.  Best times to play are Friday, Saturday and Sunday AFTER 2pm and NO TIMES will be available before 2pm Saturday or Sunday.  Carts will be available at the player’s expense.

 

Round 1 Starting Times will be published on Wednesday, May 28th by Noon.  A separate email will be sent with those starting times.  

 

Pace of Play Policy: All players shall play by the parameters set down by the Committee in the Pace of Play Policy available on the portal: PACE OF PLAY POLICY

 

Footwear: Oak Brook Golf Club is a spikeless facility.  Shoes with traditionally designed spikes, composed either partially or entirely of metal, are prohibited.  Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.

 

Scoring: The Golf Genius app will be used for electronic scoring.  Each player will get the scorecard of another player in your group; ONE player in each group will be asked to input scores for the group during the round. Instructions to download the Golf Genius app are available on the portal at this link: GOLF GENIUS SCORING

 

Automotive Transportation/Caddies: Automotive transportation is prohibited.  The Optional Condition, set forth is Appendix I of the USGA Rules of Golf, shall be in effect. A Player may provide their own caddie or carry his/her own clubs.  There are no restrictions as to who may caddie.

 

Live Scoring: Live scoring during the championship will be available on this portal or by using the Golf Genius app with GGID: VADXG2

 

Spectator Carts: Spectator Carts will be available.

 

Groupings & Starting Times: Groupings will be repaired following each round based on score(s).    


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Junior Golf Scoreboard: Results from the championship will be sent to the Junior Golf Scoreboard. 

 

OAK BROOK GOLF CLUB | 9157 FRUIT ROAD | EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
 

We are always grateful for our Member Clubs hosting Metropolitan Championships each season.  When visiting Oak Brook Golf Club, please express that gratitude to their staff for their contribution to the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association and Junior Golf!