2006 summer season the Savannah Junior Golf
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ASSOCIATION 
2006 SUMMER SEASONThe Savannah Junior GolfAssociation would like to thankthe following organizations for their generous and continued support O.C. Welch Ford-Lincoln-Mercury The Colonial Oil Foundation The Senior PGA Tour Papa Joe Memorial Golf Tournament Brock Rogers Memorial Golf Tournament The Savannah Junior Golf Association would also like to thank The following Golf Clubs and the Local golf professionals for their Support and use of their facilities Bacon Park Golf Club Crosswinds Golf Club Henderson Golf Club Hunter Golf Club LaVida Country Club Mary Calder Golf Club Savannah Golf Club Southbridge Golf Club The Club at Savannah Harbor The Landings Golf Club Waterford Landings Golf Club Wilmington Island Golf Club The Savannah Junior Golf Association is an organization designed for junior golfers with varying ability. We have four divisions; Novice Boys, Girls, Intermediate Boys and our Tournament Series. Within this handbook, you will find important information on each division, which should help you determine which one is best for your child. Also included are our association rules, directions and phone numbers to our member golf clubs and an application form. It is important to honestly evaluate your child’s ability and place him/her in the division that is best suited for his/her game. If you have any questions concerning which division to register for, please call or email the SJGA for assistance. All juniors who participate in this year’s program will receive a 2006 bag tag, 2006 rule book, ball markers, ball mark repair tool, golf cap, cap clip, lunch at their championship and dinner at the awards banquet. Awards will also be given for All-stars, Division Championship, Team Savannah and Players of the Year.
PATRONS PROGRAMThe SJGA is committed to excellence in Junior Golf. The association is a nonprofit organization and depends on sponsorship to further develop our programs. With support from Patrons, we are able to keep our commitment to provide a quality program for the Junior Golfers of the Savannah Area. The donations made by the Patrons of the SJGA allow us to meet the changing needs of the organization without increasing the cost for our junior participants. The funds received from the Patrons Program help the development of new programs and expand the existing ones. With the financial support of the Patrons, these programs become possible. THE FUTURE OF THE SAVANNAH JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION DEPENDS ON YOU AND YOUR ADDED SUPPORT THROUGH OUR PATRONS PROGRAM Current members as well as future members will benefit from these additional funds. All Patrons will receive a tax deduction for their donation and acknowledgement in our Awards Banquet Program. Thank you for your support, John Sanders, Executive Director of SJGA, and SJGA Board of Directors
Visit the Savannah Junior Golf Association Web Site at www.savannahjrgolf.org for updates during the season, weekly scores as well as weekly and accumulative point standings for each division. You may also find our program application forms for your convenience. POINTS SYSTEM (ALL DIVISIONS) Points are awarded in each division based on the juniors’ score in each play day or tournament. The top ten finishers will be the ten lowest scores in each division. 1st 100 points 6th 30 points 2nd 75 points 7th 25 points 3rd 60 points 8th 20 points 4th 50 points 9th 15 points 5th 40 points 10th 10 points
(must be 8 and will not turn 19 before 7/25/06) LIMIT: 40 Juniors BEGINNERS: This division is designed to introduce juniors who have never played before to the game of golf. We introduce basic swing techniques, etiquette and rules. This division is also for juniors who have had some instruction and played but do not have a stroke average of 70 or less for 9 holes (counting all strokes). The play days consists of 5 holes on a shortened course and instruction following play. ADVANCED: This division is designed for juniors who have received instruction and have played. These juniors must be able to shoot 70 or less for 9 holes (counting all strokes). The play days consist of 9 holes of play from the forward tees. CLINIC TIMES: 9:00 A.M. PLAY DAY TIMES: TBA (check web site) Parents/Adults are strongly encouraged to volunteer at least once during the summer to assist with scoring and pace of play. SCHEDULE June 5 Clinic Henderson Golf Club June 6 Clinic Henderson Golf Club June 12 Scramble Crosswinds Golf Club June 19 Scramble Bacon Park Golf Club June 26 Scramble La Vida Country Club July 10 Play Day Hunter Golf Club July 17 Play Day Bacon Park Golf Club July 24 Championship Mary Calder Golf Club TOTAL COST OF THE GIRLS PROGRAM: $100.00 Cost includes all instruction, green fees, 2006 SJGA bag tag, 2006 Rule Book, ball markers, repair tool, golf cap, cap clip, lunch at the Championship, and dinner at the Awards Banquet. NOVICE BOYS DIVISION ELIGIBLITY: Boys, ages 8 to 11 ( must be 8 and will not turn 12 before 7/25/06 ) LIMIT: 50 Juniors BEGINNERS: This division is designed to introduce juniors who have never played before to the game of golf or who are not quite ready to play 9 holes. These juniors will be given basic instruction on swing technique, etiquette, and rules. The play days for beginners will be 5 holes on a shortened course. ADVANCED: This division is for those juniors who have some experience with the game of golf but are not quite ready for the Intermediate Division. The play days for advanced novice will consist of 9 holes on a shortened course. Advanced Novices must have played in our program previously or have a letter of recommendation from a golf club official. CLINIC TIMES: 9:00 A.M. PLAY DATE TIMES: TBA (check web site)Parents/Adults are strongly encouraged to volunteer at least once during the summer to assist with scoring and pace of play. SCHEDULEJune 5 Clinic Henderson Golf ClubJune 6 Clinic Henderson Golf Club June 12 Scramble Crosswinds Golf Club June 19 Scramble Bacon Park Golf Club June 26 Scramble La Vida Country Club July 10 Play Day Hunter Golf Club July 17 Play Day Bacon Park Golf Club July 24 Championship Mary Calder Golf Club
( must be 10 and not turn 18 before 7/24/06 ) LIMIT: 80 Juniors BEGINNERS: This division is designed to introduce juniors to the game of golf by teaching basic swing techniques, etiquette and rules. This division is also designed for juniors who have had some instruction and played and would like to improve their skills without intense individual competition. The play dates will consist on 9 holes of play on a regulation course. ADVANCED: This division is designed for juniors preparing for competitive tournament play. Juniors must be able to shoot 125 or better for 18 holes (counting all strokes) and maintain pace of play. The play dates will consist of 18 holes of play on a regulation course. CLINIC TIMES: 9:00 A.M. PLAY DATE TIMES: TBA (check the web site) Juniors will have a specified time period to sign in each play day. No tee times for this division. Both divisions will be divided into age groups: (10-12, 13-14, 15 up). The 10-12 age group will play the red or forward tees, the other groups will play the white or intermediate tees. Parents/Guardians are not required to volunteer. If you can volunteer, please do so. Volunteers are needed to assist with pace of play and supervision. We would like to have one adult with every two to three groups. The volunteer registration can be found on the application form. SCHEDULE June 5 Clinic Southbridge Golf Club June 6 Clinic Southbridge Golf Club June 12 Scramble Southbridge Golf Club June 19 Play Day Henderson Golf Club June 26 Play Day Wilmington Island Golf Club July 10 Play Day Mary Calder Golf Club July 17 Play Day Hunter Golf Club July 24 Championship La Vida Country Club TOTAL COST OF THE INTERMEDIATE BOYS PROGRAM: $100.00 Cost includes all instruction, green fees, 2006 SJGA bag tag, 2006 Rule Book, ball markers, repair tool, golf cap, cap clip, lunch at the Championship, and dinner at the Awards Banquet. AWARDS SJGA ALL-STARS SJGA All-Stars will consist of the top players in each division, based on points earned: Girls beginner and advanced; Novice Boys beginner and advanced; Intermediate Boys beginner 10-12; Intermediate Boys beginner 13-14; Intermediate Boys beginner 15 up; Intermediate Boys advanced 10-12; Intermediate Boys advanced 13-14; Intermediate Boys advanced 15 up; Tournament Series Girls 14 and under; Tournament Series Girls 15 –18; Tournament Series Boys 10-12; Tournament Series Boys 13-14; Tournament Series Boys 15-16; Tournament Series Boys 17-18.
TEAM SAVANNAH will consist of the top six boys and two girls in the 18 hole Tournament Series with the highest point total throughout the summer. The players will be chosen as follows; the top boy in the 10-12 age group, the top two boys in the 13-14 age group, the top two boys in the 15-16 age group, the top boy in the 17-18 age group, the top girl in the 10-14 age group, and the top girl in the 15-18 age group. TEAM SAVANNAH will compete in the Georgia Cup Matches against Atlanta Junior Golf Association, Augusta Area Junior Golf Association, and Columbus Junior Golf Association. PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Girls: All girls competing in the Tournament Series 15-18 age division will be eligible for Player of the Year. The girl with the most points in the overall weekly results will be declared the Player of the Year. Boys: All boys competing in the Tournament Series 15-16 and 17-18 age divisions will be eligible for Player of the Year. The boy with the most points in the overall weekly results will be declared the Player of the Year. In case of a tie, place of finish in the Matt Warren Memorial Tournament will determine the winner. THE “MATT WARREN MEMORIAL TROPHY” The SJGA Tournament Series Championship will be a two-day event. Players will compete for the “Matt Warren Memorial Trophy”, named in the honor of Matt Warren, long time golf professional at the Savannah Golf Club and activist in Junior Golf in Savannah. The overall winners in the boys (15-16 and 17-18) divisions and girls 15-18 division will have their names added to the Trophy. To be eligible to compete in this event, juniors must have sent in the application by July 1, 2006. COURSE DIRECTIONS Bacon Park Golf Club Telephone: 354-2625 Eisenhower Drive, 1 mile west of Skidaway Road. Crosswinds Golf Club Telephone: 966-1909 Take I-95 North to the Savannah-Hilton Head Airport Exit. Henderson Golf Club Telephone: 920-4653 Take Abercorn south to junction I-95. Golf course is just past the Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Hunter Golf Club Telephone: 352-5622 Enter Hunter Army Airfield at the Stevenson Ave. Gate. Take first left on Perimeter Road and follow to golf course. La Vida Country Club Telephone: 925-2440 525 Windsor Road. Take Abercorn Extension to Largo Drive-south on Largo Drive, go 1 mile, corner of Windsor Road and Largo Drive. Mary Calder Golf Club Telephone: 238-7100 West Lathrop Avenue. Bay Street or I-516 to West Lathrop Avenue, east on West Lathrop, turn at International Paper, cross over railroad tracks and take next left. Savannah Golf Club Telephone: 236-4305 1661 East President Street. East Broad Street to President Street, turn east on President Street and go approximately 1 mile, turn right on Golf Club Road (across the street from Jordan Sign Co.) Southbridge Golf Club Telephone: 651-5455 415 Southbridge Blvd., I-16 to Dean Forest Road, south on Dean Forest Road, go ¼ mile, turn right and proceed to the course. The Club at Savannah Harbor Telephone: 201-2240 Hutchinson Island across from the Westin. The Landings Club Telephone: 598-2551 or 598-2540 Take Waters Avenue to Whitfield Road, continue south onto Diamond Causeway to Skidaway Island. Waterford Landings Golf Club Telephone: 727-4848 Take exit 14 on I-95, travel south on Hwy. 17 for 2.8 miles, take left on Belfast Siding Road, go 4.9 miles and take right on Cranston Bluff Road, Follow signs to clubhouse. Wilmington Island Golf Club Telephone: 897-1615 501 Wilmington Island Road. Johnny Mercer Blvd. to Wilmington Island Road, turn right on Wilmington Island Road to golf course. THE TOURNAMENT SERIES SJGA is proud to present THE TOURNAMENT SERIES. This series will provide our juniors the chance to play competitive golf on some of our area’s finest courses. Please complete the Application Form and Tournament Entry Form. Participants can sign-up for an event by placing his or her initials next to all of the tournaments he or she wishes to enter. Our Championship will be the MATT WARREN MEMORIAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, named in honor of Matt Warren, Head Professional at the Savannah Golf Club for over 25 years. Matt was instrumental in introducing many local juniors to the game and is remembered fondly by Savannah’s golfers. The winners of the Matt Warren will have their names added to the trophy which is on display at the Savannah Golf Club.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH, CROSSWINDS GOLF CLUB THE LANDINGS CLUB JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC MONDAY, JUNE 12TH, THE LANDINGS CLUB WILMINGTON ISLAND GOLF CLUB JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC MONDAY, JUNE 19TH, WILMINGTON ISLAND GOLF CLUB **THE CLUB AT SAVANNAH HARBOR MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP** MONDAY, JUNE 26TH, SAVANNAH HARBOR THE LANDINGS CLUB JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC MONDAY, JULY 10TH, THE LANDINGS CLUB HENDERSON GOLF CLUB JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC MONDAY, JULY 17TH, HENDERSON GOLF CLUB **CHAMPIONSHIP** MATT WARREN MEMORIAL JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JULY 24TH AND 25TH, SAVANNAH GOLF CLUB ELIGIBILITY AND FEES Juniors must turn 10 and not 19 before July 24th, 2006. Juniors must be able to shoot 100 or less for 18 holes. Fee $125.00 (Fee includes: green fees, 2006 SJGA bag tag, 2006 rule book, ball markers, repair tool, golf cap, cap clip, lunch at the Matt Warren Championship, Awards Banquet Dinner) Boys will compete within their appropriate age divisions (10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18). Girls will also compete within their appropriate age divisions (10-14 and 15-18). Trophies will be awarded for the Matt Warren Championship and the Mid-Season Championship. All series players will be eligible for the Matt Warren providing that their application was received before July 1, 2006. Juniors who do not complete their round or do not turn in a score card may be subject to being dropped a division or suspended from the program. ASSOCIATION RULES CADDIES AND CARTS: Caddies and motorized carts are prohibited. Players may use pull carts, unless prohibited by the course they are scheduled to play. CELL PHONES AND PAGERS: All cell phones and pagers must be turned off during play. Players will be given a verbal warning on the first offense. The second warning will result in a two stroke penalty. A third warning will result in disqualification. CODE OF CONDUCT: Players are expected to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen by a show of sportsmanship, fair competition, and an attitude of courtesy and respect for fellow players. Abusive language, club throwing, disrespect towards volunteers and supervisors, smoking, chewing tobacco, drugs, alcohol, vandalism or any other conduct unbecoming a SJGA member will not be tolerated. Damaging the golf course, failure to replace divots, repair ball marks and rake bunkers, and littering will be considered inappropriate behavior and will not be tolerated. Violations to the Code of Conduct are subject to the following: A two shot penalty, disqualification, or suspension for a period of time deemed by the tournament committee (SJGA Executive Director and Division Supervisors). All violations will be reviewed by the tournament committee. COMPETITION: All play will be governed by the 2006 USGA rules of golf and its decisions, and where applicable, by local rules, conditions and definitions, subject to changes or amendments by the SJGA tournament committee. DRESS CODE: Proper attire is required at all SJGA events. The dress code prohibits short shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, denim shorts and jeans, cut-offs and gym shorts. Collared shirts must be worn and tucked in (girls may wear shirts without collars if the shirt is part of a coordinated outfit). Non-metal spikes are mandatory at all SJGA events. If a player is not properly dressed, he/she will not be allowed on the golf course. DRIVING RANGE: Some golf clubs are closed on our play days, so a driving range may not be available. EQUIPMENT: Equipment is not provided by the SJGA, each junior is responsible for their own clubs and bag. INCLEMENT WEATHER: The SJGA plays rain or shine unless otherwise notified by the golf club. During an event, if you see lightning or an air horn sounds, leave the golf course at once and head for shelter. MEMBERSHIP: Any junior meeting the age and ability requirements for the specified division. PICK-UP TIMES: Please discuss with your supervisor what time your child should be picked-up from the golf course. Many of the courses are closed on our play days, which places a burden on the supervisor when a parent is late. We understand that emergencies occur occasionally. PLAYER REVIEW: Players performance will be reviewed regularly to make sure they meet the guidelines for the division in which they are playing. Inability to meet minimum playing guidelines could dictate a change to another level. REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments may not always be available. Players are advised to plan ahead and bring a snack and a water bottle. REFUND POLICY: Prior to June 1, 20056 $50.00 will be refunded. After June 1st there will be no refunds. REGISTRATION: All players in Girls, Novice and Intermediate Boys divisions must sign-in within 15 minutes of their show-up time. All players in the Tournament Series must check in 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tee time. SPECTATORS: ALL DIVISIONS – spectators may view play from the 1st and 10th tees and the 9th and 18th greens only. Tournament Series(Mid-Season Championship and Matt Warren Championship) – spectators may be on the course with the following restrictions. 1) Spectators shall remain in the general area of the cart paths and when cart paths are not present, spectators shall remain in the rough area. 2) There shall not be any communication between players and spectators. Players will be given a verbal warning. A second warning will result in a two stroke penalty. A third warning will result in disqualification. TIES: In any ties for points, positions will be added together and the points will be split evenly. All ties for spots where awards are involved will be broken with Appendix 1 of the 2006 rules of golf. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR THE TOURNAMENT SERIES: EXCUSED ABSENCE: All players who notify SJGA prior to 7:00 A.M. the day of the scheduled event will be excuse and will not incur a penalty. NO SHOWS (DNS) AND NO CARDS (NC): DNS refers to those players who fail to appear for their assigned starting time without notifying the SJGA. NC refers to those players who fail to return their score cards without reasonable cause to the scoring committee. In the event of either offense, 50 points will be deducted from the player’s point total and the player will receive a verbal warning. On the second offense, the player will have another 50 points deducted and will have to sit out their next scheduled event. On the third offense, the player will be withdrawn from the program. PACE OF PLAY: Slow play is the most abused and least tolerated rules infraction. Slow play has and will continue to be penalized. Move quickly between shots and be ready to play when it is your turn. The first group is allowed 14 minutes to play each hole and is out of position if in excess of that time. A group that is out of position will be warned and if the delay continues, each player will be timed and given 40 seconds to play a shot. Timing of the player will begin when it is his/her turn to play. If the player exceeds the time limit, he/she will be given a warning. Rule 6-7 will go into effect for a repeated offense. SCORING: To avoid being disqualified, become familiar with rule 6-6 (a&b) of the 2006 USGA rules of golf. STARTING TIMES: Rule 6-3a of the 2006 rules of golf states: “The player shall start at the time laid down by the committee.” The penalty for breach of this rule is disqualification. However, it is a condition of the competition that, if the player arrives at his starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his starting time, in the absence of circumstances which warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided in rule 33-7, the penalty is two strokes on the first hole in stroke play. ALL PLAYERS WHO COMPLETE THEIR ROUND WILL RECEIVE 25 POINTS. Download 51.86 Kb. Share with your friends:
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