Tournament Information
One-day events are 18-hole stroke play. The Championship event will be a two-day 36-hole stroke play event (18-hole stroke play each day, with an accumulated total to determine finish). Players are grouped into the following divisions based on their age as of second day of The Championship event. They may elect to move up a division for the entire season:
Boys & Girls 16-19 Boys & Girls 14-15 Boys & Girls 12-13
(Anyone under the age of 12 that wishes to play will be considered on an individual basis. Please email: bakera@theohiojuniortour.com to request consideration.)
Yardages
Boys 16-19 - 6400-6600 Girls 16-19 - 5900-6100
Boys 14-15 - 5900-6100 Girls 14-15 - 5400-5600
Boys 12-13 - 5400-5600 Girls 12-13 - 5000-5200
Rules of Golf
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf approved by the United States Golf Association. All questions will be settled by The Ohio Junior Tour Committee, whose decisions will be final. All members will be required to pass a rules test prior to tournament registration.
Pace of Play
Officials will administer the pace of play. Every effort should be made for each group of three to finish in less than 4 hours and 15 minutes. Players will be given written pace of play regulations at every tournament. These exact regulations, times, and penalties are according to the USGA Rules of Golf, given to make the player aware of his/her obligation to the pace.
Tee Times
Tee times will be established prior to the events and made available to you ONLY on our website. As stated in Rule 6, it is the players responsibility to know the conditions under which the competition is to be played and that includes being at the tee and ready to play at your starting time. If you arrive within 5 minutes of your designated starting time you may play with a two stroke penalty. Arriving more than 5 minutes after your established time will result in disqualification. The Ohio Junior Tour reserves the right to adjust your tee time by 16 minutes without notification, any more than 16 minutes and you will be notified.
Golf Carts or Caddies
The use of powered Golf carts or caddies are prohibited by all players and Spectators. There are no exceptions to this rule. Pulls carts may be used but are the sole responsibility of the competitor.
Parent & Spectator Guidelines
Parents and spectators are welcome at all events. However, contestants and spectators (which includes parents) are reminded of Rule 8 concerning advice that carries with it a 2 stroke penalty. For this reason, all spectators are required to stay at least 30 yards from the contestants at all times. We ask that you please follow in front of the players so that you are not in range of the group behind you and can help spot balls for the group you are following. However, while helping to look for lost balls the no communication policy is still in affect. Talking with the contestant is NOT permitted on the course at any time. First offense is a two stroke penalty; second offense is disqualification. There is no warning; the warning is the Spectators’ Notice the competitor will receive at each event. Please refrain from using cellular phone and beepers while on the golf course.
Inclement Weather
Any sign of lightening should be reported to an official immediately. It is the official’s responsibility to suspend play with two short horn blasts and resume play with one long sustained blast. Play must be suspended immediately. Mark your golf ball and take shelter. It is our intention to complete an event on the day it is scheduled, we will, therefore, do everything possible to complete a tournament, including reducing the number of holes in a stipulated round. A stipulated round, defined by The Ohio Junior Tour is the last hole that everyone in the age division has completed. All players failing to restart after the delay will be disqualified.
Awards
Top-Three: The top three finishers in each age division will receive an award immediately following the completion of their age division at each event. Year-end awards are given out at the Awards Banquet, which follows the Championship event. Reservation forms for the banquet will be made available later in the season. The following awards are given out annually:
Player of the Year: The person in each age division who accumulates the most points during a season. Points are awarded to the top 10 finishers at an event. Ties: For a one-day event, 1st place ties will be decided by a sudden death playoff. All other ties will be decided by USGA recommended scorecard playoff. For the two-day Championship event, 1st place ties will be decided by a sudden death playoff. All other ties will be determined by the low score from the 2nd day and if needed USGA recommended scorecard playoff from the 2nd round until there is a winner.
Player of the Year Point Breakdown
Regular Season Events Points Championship Event Points
1st 100 Points 1st 150.00 Points
2nd 75 Points 2nd 112.50 Points
3rd 60 Points 3rd 90.00 Points
4th 55 Points 4th 82.50 Points
5th 50 Points 5th 75.00 Points
6th 45 Points 6th 67.50 Points
7th 40 Points 7th 60.00 Points
8th 35 Points 8th 52.50 Points
9th 30 Points 9th 45.00 Points
10th 25 Points 10th 37.50 Points
11th 20 Points 11th 30.00 Points
12th 15 Points 12th 22.50 Points
13th 10 Points 13th 15.00 Points
14th 5 Points 14th 7.50 Points
15th 1 Points 15th 1.50 Points
Sportsmanship Award: One male and one female, on each tour, who best exemplify the spirit of the game by their attitude, demeanor, and treatment of their fellow competitors will be selected.
Championship Entry Criteria:
Boys and girls 16-19 and 14-15 age divisions - winners of the regular season events qualify. In the boys and girls 12-13 division, the qualifiers to the Championship must win 2 events.
General Information
Transfer Policy
If you wish to withdraw from an event and transfer to another event, either email or fax a written notification of your intentions.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SUGGESTED METHOD BELOW
Fax Withdrawal
1. Fax the The Ohio Junior Tour office (517-849-9010) to withdrawal from the event.
2. Please include the following information in your fax.
- Name -email -players club id
- event number(s) & event date(s) of withdrawal - event number(s) & event date(s) of addition
3. Your withdrawal/transfer will be complete when you receive a confirmation email.
Cancel/Refund Policy
You may cancel an event at anytime and receive a partial refund by logging into your account with your id and password. Once you have logged in go to the tournament tab- registration and click the “cancel” link next to the event you wish to withdraw from and follow the directions as provided.
Please Note:
· From January 1, 2009 – June 1, 2009 a $5 cancellation fee will be deducted from all refunds.
· After June 1, 2009 – until one week prior to the event you are withdrawing from a $20.00
cancellation fee will be deducted from all refunds.
· If you withdraw within one week (7 days) of the event your entry fees will be forfeited unless a
valid injury or illness is presented in writing from a physician.
Wait List
If you have been put on the waiting list for an event, you will be notified as soon as possible, by either email or phone, that you have been entered. You will only be charged for a waitlisted event once you get into the tournament.
Volunteers
Scorekeepers, spotters, and people to shuttle are needed at every event. In the 12-13 division, parents are asked to keep score in their child’s age division. Parents will be permitted to keep score for their own child’s group. If you can help, please notify an official at anytime prior to or at an event. Volunteers help the events run smoothly and make the learning experience for the juniors even greater.
Code of Conduct
The Ohio Junior Tour takes great pride in the quality of its players, its host facilities, and the sponsors and volunteers that sacrifice much time and make great strides to preserve the enjoyment of each event. It is expected that the members adhere to the Code of conduct guidelines listed below. This Code of Conduct is intended to help our members understand their responsibilities in preserving the integrity that the game of golf deserves.
Personal Appearance
All players are expected to ear proper golf attire at all times. Collared shirts are required and must remain tucked in throughout play. Tank tops, jean pants or jean shorts and cut-off are prohibited. If hats are worn, they should be worn in the proper manner, bill forward, at all times. You will be playing quality facilities and how you dress affects both you, our sponsors, and the tour’s image, so please dress accordingly. Not adhering to this dress code is a violation of the code of conduct.
On-Site Behavior
Abusive or foul language, disrespectful behavior towards any host site, volunteer, official, sponsor or fellow contestant, club throwing of any fashion, abuse to the golf course, the use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, or any other conduct unbecoming of a member is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and considered a violation of the code of conduct.
No Card/Unofficial Withdrawal (NC)
Any player not turning in a scorecard, unless the player is injured during the round, or any player who withdraws after starting play, without valid reason of illness or injury, has violated the code of conduct.
No Show (DNS)
Any player not withdrawing properly from an event (i.e.: not informing an official that you are withdrawing prior to your scheduled tee time) has violated the code of conduct.
Penalties for Code Violations
Penalties and the determination of the severity of any action are at the sole authority of The Ohio Junior Tour officials.
Penalties may include any or all of the following:
- Written warning to player and parent
- Written notification to player’s golf coach
- Disqualification
- One-event suspension without refund
- Termination of membership without refund
Please note
In an effort to protect the field at each event, the tour officials for The Ohio Junior Tour ask all players and parents to notify an official of any violations of the code of conduct. In the event of a violation, the final decision will be made between the officials and the players involved. The Ohio Junior Tour and all of its members, supporting organizations, directors, staff, agents, escorts, owners, hosts, successors, and assignees are to be free from all liability, claim, or other forms of legal action, including cost arising there from, against any incident which results in or arises out of any loss, property or personal (death included) which may be sustained by the junior, parent, or guardian during travel to, from, or participation in any of The Ohio Junior Tour events. Membership may be suspended or canceled for full disregard of the Rules of Golf, proper golf etiquette, or for dishonest, unsportsmanlike or unbecoming conduct.
