2026 CLG Junior Match Play Championship
Crestview Country Club | July 6 - 9
*New Format in 2025 (Pod Play)
Staff Contact
Taylor Maloney
taylor@clgolf.org
785.813.9286
Schedule of Events
Monday Morning: 18 Holes Stroke Play Qualifier with top 32 Boys and top 16 Girls advancing to match play
Monday Afternoon: Pod Play Match #1
Tuesday Morning: Pod Play Match #2
Tuesday Afternoon: Pod Play Match #3
Wednesday Morning: Quarterfinals (Boys) and Semifinals (Girls)
Wednesday Afternoon: Semifinals (Boys) and Finals (Girls)
Thursday Morning: Finals (Boys)
Eligibility
Any player can apply to play once registration opens on March 3rd. Open to players that have an active handicap index with Central Links Golf. A handicap index requirement of 8.0 or lower for boys and 18.0 or lower for girls is required.
National Recognition
This event has AJGA PBERS Status.
Entry Fee
$125.
Format
18 holes of stroke-play qualifying to determine the top 32 boys and top 16 girls to advance to match play. Boys will be seeded and put in to pods of 4 (8 total pods) and girls will be seeded and put in to pods of 4 (4 total pods). Everyone will play a match against the other players in their pod.
The winner of each pod will advance to single elimination match play. The boys will move on to the quarterfinal matches and the girls will move on to the semifinal matches from pod play.
Divisions and Prizes
Girls and Boys division. Both Champions and Runner Ups will receive a glass trophy. Player of the Year points will be given out based on finish and performance for each division.
Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time. Practice facilities are for tournament contestants use only.
Terms of the Competition
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Terms of Competition, Pace of Play, and Conduct policies.
Registration
There will be no registration at this event. You are responsible to be at your assigned starting tee at least five (5) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time. This will give you adequate time to receive instructions and information from the Starter.
When Competition is Final
The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. The Result of a match is final when the Committee has approved the result as posted on the public scoreboard.
Good luck to all contestants and thank you for your support of your golf association. Your expressions of thanks to the staff of the host club and rules volunteers are always appreciated!