Welcome to the MAPGA Junior Tour!

 

The MAPGA has teamed up with Optimist group to offer three Optimist qualifiers in our section. Each qualifier will grant exemptions to junior golfers in their respective age groups for the Optimist International Championship July 14-29, 2023 hosted at Trump National Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida.

 

For more information please visit the Optimist International Website at Optimist Golf.

 

Questions regarding Optimist International Tournament and qualifying process please contact the D.C. Optimist district representative:

Ed Justice - edjustice@aol.com

 

Registration Information

 

Opens: Thursday, January 05, 2023 at 08:00 AM

Closes: Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM

 

Entry Fees: $110

 

Tournament Information

 

D.C. / VA Optimist Qualifier - Langston GC

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Langston Golf Course

 

The number of qualifying spots per age division to advance to the 2023 championships through the Langston Qualifier are listed below.

 

Age Division Criteria

 

2023 Qualifying spots and scores below:

 

Boys 10-11 > 7 Spots / Qualifying Score 96 
Boys 12-13 > 5 Spots / Qualifying Score 90
Boys 14-15 > 6 Spots / Qualifying Score 83
Boys 16-18 > 5 Spots / Qualifying Score 78

 

Girls 10-12 > 11 Spots / Qualifying Score 97
Girls 13-14 > 6 Spots / Qualifying Score 93
Girls 15-18 > 6 Spots / Qualifying Score 85

 

Tees & Yardages:

Boys 10-11, Girls 10-12 - Red Tees Approx. 5200 Yards

Girls 13-14, 15-18 - Gold/Yellow Tees Approx. 5600 Yards

Boys 12-13 - White Tees Approx. 6100 yards

Boys 14-15 & 16-18 Blue Tees Approx. 6500 Yards

 

Format: Individual Stroke Play for 18 holes

 

Tee Times: Beginning at 10 am off hole #1

 

Driving Range: The range will be available for all players prior to play

 

Spectators: Spectators will be permitted to walk the golf course.

 

Withdrawal Policy: In order to receive a full refund, players must withdraw before 12 noon, 7 days prior to the event and prior to tee times being posted. Withdrawing after this time will result in a loss of entry fee unless due to illness, injury or family emergency.