CGA Tournament CGA Tournament

Championship Player Information

Registration Opens Monday, June 23, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Registration Deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Entry Fees $165 per player
Eligibility Entry is open to any male or female amateur golfer who has not reached their 19th birthday as of the final round of the championship proper and who has not started college.

Championship Terms of Competition
Acceptance Process Entries will open on June 23rd for all eligible players - all players will be placed on the pending list.

Boys': Exempt players will be accepted 2-4 business days after registering for the championship. Non-exempt players will remain on the pending list until after entries close.

On July 31st, Boys' & Girls' on the pending list will be accepted into the field in order based on the July Carolinas Junior Ranking by 5:00pm.
Competition Schedule Tuesday, August 12
Round 1 - 18 Holes Stroke Play

Wednesday, August 13
Round 2 -18 Holes Stroke Play.
Host Club Information Emerald Lake Golf Club
9750 Tournament Dr.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-7888
Practice Round Information Available:  Monday, August 11
Cost:
$35 walking
Date to begin calling: Monday, July 28
Course Setup Boys will play from approximately 6,468 yards par 71.
Girls will play form approximately 5,425 yards par 71.
Format Individual 36-hole stroke play
There is NO MAX SCORE.
Field Size 90 players maximum
Divisions Boys' Age 12-13
Boys' Age 14-18
Girls' will compete in one division
Starting Times Round 1: 8:00am double tee start
Round 2: 8:00am double tee start
Starting times will be posted 5 days in advance of tournament date.
Push/Pull Carts Push carts area allowed and encouraged at all CGA junior tournaments.
Electronic Measuring Devices Players may use an approved measuring device during this event (NO SLOPE).
Caddie Information Caddies are NOT allowed.
Rankings Information Results will be used for CGA/SCJGA/TYGA Rankings, Tier 4.

More details on CGA/SCJGA/TYGA Rankings can be found HERE.
Exemption Opportunities Top 10 Boys & Top 5 Girls
Mimosa Hills Invitational
GHIN Posting CGA WILL post scores to a player's GHIN handicap record if GHIN Number is included in the players registration.
Spectator Policy Spectator carts are restricted to the cart path at all times. Spectator carts are allowed at a rate of $25 per cart.
Spectator Policy: Spectators are encouraged to follow their child(ren). We do ask that all spectators remain on the cart path (roughs if no cart paths), unless assisting with the search for a golf ball. Please view our Spectator Policies for more details.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy If you cannot compete in the event, you must withdraw from the event online or by contacting the CGA office at 910-725-4235 prior to the day of the tournament. If you do not withdraw properly, you are considered a "no show" and you will be suspended from CGA events for 1 year.
Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted THREE Days Prior or more from tournament date will receive a refund of the entry fee minus a $30 administrative fee regardless of reason if entry accepted into the tournament. Withdrawals submitted less than three days before the tournament will not receive any refund.
 

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