IMPORTANT: Participants must first register in the MSGA Tournament Directory to play in any MSGA event (see instructions at the bottom of this page). This is a one-time registration, and is for the JUNIOR who is playing, NOT the parent who is applying on behalf of the junior. Each child needs to register separately. If your child has registered before, sign in from the menu above.
2023 State Junior Championship
Bill Roberts Golf Course, Helena
June 19, 20
District #1 Qualifier
Double Arrow Golf Course, Seeley Lake
June 3
Event Fee
Online registration fee is $30. Registration opens April 1. There will be no entry fee to play in the State Junior Championship in Helena.
Note: Entry deadline for this event is May 27. No entry refunds will be allowed after this date.
Your entry will be confirmed by email. Unless you have an entry confirmation, you are not officially entered in the tournament. No entries will be accepted at Double Arrow Golf Course. A list of confirmed players will be posted on this page (from menu > Players).
Requirements:
Eligibility
Open to all junior boy and girl golfers who are a resident of Montana (attend a Montana School) and who have not reached the age of 19 or attended college by June 19.
MSGA Membership (with a GHIN®#) is encouraged, but not required. Junior MSGA Memberships are free for under 19. Apply through your local club, or contact the MSGA at 1-800-628-3752, ext 1, or support@msgagolf.org. Online registration is available for some clubs (see www.msgagolf.org/course-search).
Participants in this Qualifier must reside in the region that includes these District #1 clubs:
Buffalo Hill Golf Club (Kalispell), Cabinet View Golf Club (Libby), Canyon River Golf Club (Missoula), Double Arrow Golf Course (Seeley Lake), Eagle Bend Golf Club (Bigfork), Glacier View Golf Club (West Glacier), Hamilton Golf Club (Hamilton), Indian Springs Ranch Golf Course (Eureka), Iron Horse Golf Club (Whitefish), King Ranch Golf Course (Frenchtown), Larchmont Golf Course (Missoula), Linda Vista Golf Course (Missoula), Meadow Lake Golf Course (Columbia Falls), Mission Mountain Golf Club (Ronan), Missoula Country Club (Missoula), Northern Pines Golf Club (Kalispell), Polson Bay Golf Course (Polson), River's Bend Golf Course (Thompson Falls), Silver Fox Golf Course (Pablo), Stock Farm Club (Hamilton), The Highlands Golf Club (Missoula), The Ranch Club (Missoula), Trestle Creek Golf Course (St. Regis), University of Montana Golf Course (Missoula), Village Greens Golf Course (Kalispell), Whitefish Lake Golf Club (Whitefish), Whitetail Golf Course (Stevensville), Wild Horse Plains Golf Course (Plains), Wilderness Club (Eureka).
Competition:
Tournament Format
Stroke Play. 18-hole tournament. If not exempted, players must first participate in a District Qualifier. Ages 14-18 will play from the same set of tees. Ages 13 & under will play from shorter tees. Low 4 boy and 4 girl contestants in 3 age categories (13 and under, 14-15, and 16-18) will move on to the State Championship. Top winners of the State Championship (ages 14-18) advance to the Junior Americas Cups, Montana-Alberta Cup, and Junior World, and will be notified of advancement.
Exemptions
Note: IF YOU ARE EXEMPT, YOU MUST STILL APPLY FOR A DISTRICT QUALIFIER AND PAY THE ENTRY FEE. Please note in the application whether you will be playing in your qualifier or not. An exemption list (top winners from select tournaments) is posted at msgagolf.org/state-junior-championship.
Tee Times
Tee times will start at 9:00 am. Please arrive early to check in. Tee Times will be emailed, texted, and posted to this page by May 29. If you would like to receive a text with your tee time, please provide your cell# during registration.
Questions
For questions about this qualifier or the championship, contact Tim Bakker (MSGA Tournament Manager) at tim@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 3.
By Applying, You Agree:
You are aware of and meet the eligibility requirements as listed on this form. You agree 1) that this entry is subject to rejection at any time, either before or during the tournament, by the MSGA Tournament Committee and/or the hosting club, and that the reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct, 2) not to protest any decision or MSGA policy, 3) there are certain risks inherent to the game of golf and you accept personal liability for all such risks, including but not limited to health-related risks, and 4) to consent to the MSGA publishing in various ways, including print, broadcasting, and the MSGA website, your name and photograph, along with other information relating to your participation in the tournament. The MSGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules before or during the tournament.
To register in the MSGA Tournament Directory, click "Sign In / Register", then "Click Here to Register", to set up your child's account. Be sure to add your child's GHIN#, if he or she has one. We recommend using your child's GHIN login/password so that it's easy to remember. If your child doesn't have a GHIN# (MSGA membership), you must still register him or her in the directory. If you need help, please contact the MSGA at support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1, or for video tutorials, click here.