A Program of the Sun Country Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America MEMBER GUIDE

A program of the Sun Country Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America MEMBER GUIDE

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A note from the Sun Country PGA Junior Tour Staff

Dear Parents and Juniors, Thank you for joining our 2018 Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Tour! We are excited about what the 2018 season holds as we have many great tournaments and venues scheduled for the tour this year. First off, remember that the best way to keep up with junior tour news is to like us on Facebook, Twitter @SCJuniorTour and Instagram @suncountryjr.golf. It’s the best way to find out about schedule changes, upcoming events, scholarships, pictures, videos and more! Did you hear about the Golf Marathon Sun Country held last year? PGA Professionals and junior golfers from all over New Mexico and El Paso played 100+ holes of golf in one day to raise money for the Sun Country Junior Golf Foundation and a charity of their choice. With the proceeds, the Junior Golf Foundation has partnered with Youth on Course to bring $5 rounds of golf to juniors all across the Sun Country. We’re starting small but hope to expand rapidly. This summer, if you see that your local pro is doing a golf marathon, please make a pledge to support them. Every donation helps us build junior golf in Sun Country! We are excited to have you as a member of the 2018 Sun Country Junior Golf Tour and we look forward to sharing another great summer of golf with you! So get out today and tee it up and play!

Sincerely, Gerome Espinoza, PGA Director of Player Development & SCJT

Please add the following addresses to your contact list or “Do Not Block” list in your email account: [email protected] [email protected] MEMBER GUIDE Page 4

A note from the Amateur Golf Association

Dear Junior Tour Parent:

Welcome to the 2018 golf season! At the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association, we are thrilled you have chosen to get your child involved in golf. The Sun Country Junior Tour is a fantastic avenue to introduce your youngster to a game that will last a lifetime.

If you would like to experience the same fun and excitement that your junior will enjoy this summer, I invite you to join the activities of the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association. Our organization, in conjunction with the United States Golf Association, conducts over 30 events annually for different amateur groups from junior golfers to senior players. Several of these events each year are geared for unaccomplished players wishing to become involved in competitive golf.

In addition, we invite you to explore golf at your local club. Our association is made up of approximately 90 clubs in New Mexico and West Texas, all of which have a multitude of opportunities for you to grow in the game of golf. The easiest way to get involved at your local club is to join the local men’s or women’s golf association.

It would be my pleasure to introduce you to any of these opportunities. Please contact me at (505) 897-0864 or (800) 346-5319 and I will be happy to counsel you on how you can further enjoy the game.

I encourage you to explore the game of golf with your junior. You will soon learn the benefits of the greatest game ever played.

Sincerely,

Dana Lehner Executive Director Sun Country Golf House Page 5

Sun Country PGA Junior Tour

The Junior Tour is a developmental golf tour for junior golfers 7-18 years old. Courses throughout New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, will host a series of 30-35 tournaments during the months of June, July and August.

The Junior Tour is not intended for juniors who are seeking lessons, it is a developmental tournament series. Members must have sufficient ability and knowledge of the rules to participate at the tournament level. However, they do not have to be "elite" players. Any junior who plays golf recreationally can join the tour.

Eligibility Anyone may belong to the Sun Country PGA (SCSPGA) Junior Tour, provided they are between the ages of 7 and 18 (age 7 on or before August 6, 2018 and have not reached their 19th birthday on or prior to August 6, 2018) and have not attended a semester of college. The player’s age as of the last day of the summer season, August 6, 2018, will determine the age division he/she will compete in throughout the season.

If a player wishes to play up in age division they will need to submit a request to the Sun Country Jun- ior Tour before the season begins. Once accepted, players will be moved into the older age division and will not be able to switch back to the age division they were originally in. Players who move up in age division will have to meet playing standards for that age division or will be subject to demotion and loss of current Player of the Year Points.

The Sun Country Section is comprised of the state of New Mexico and El Paso County, Texas. Non- residents are welcome to join the Junior Tour and may play in any regular or championship events. How- ever, non-residents are not eligible to qualify for the Junior PGA National Championship through Sun Country. Please see the “Championship Eligibility” section for more information.

Membership Benefits

 Eligibility for all Sun Country Junior Tour events and qualifiers  A USGA Handicap  Youth on Course Membership  USGA Rules Book  A membership gift  Newly added to the tour  Caddie Program  Distance measuring devices

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SCJT Caddie Program

 Continuing in 2018, only players playing in 9 hole events will be able to employ caddies. This will mainly pertain to 7-12 year olds playing in 9 hole events. If you are 7-12 years old playing up in the 13-15 age division you will NOT be able to employ a caddie. If you were a player in the past who was 13-18 years old, you will NOT be able to employ a caddie going forward.

 Caddies must be 18 years of age or older.

 Caddies must register to be an official caddie for the 2018 season prior to acting as a caddie in any event. This includes payment of the membership fee, passing the Caddie Test with a 90% or better and sending in a head shot image for their ID badge. Those that do not register will not be allowed to caddie for any player until registration is complete.  Once we have received your payment, your passed test and your head shot image, there is a processing and shipping time of 5-10 business days. Packets are sent via First Class mail. We cannot accommodate rush order requests. Caddies MUST have their official bib and ID in order to caddie, even if they have paid and passed the test, so please complete your certification well in advance of the event(s) you wish to caddie for.  Returning caddies must pay the certification fee for 2018, pass the Caddie Quiz again as a re- fresher before caddying, and be issued a new ID, valid for 2018. If you would like to reuse the photo from last year, please indicate that in an email to [email protected] after you register and we will check our archives for your photo.

 Caddies are to assist their player during the course of the round. This is not a time for extensive coaching and training. Similar to caddies at the highest level, they assist the player with yard- ages and club selection and then let the player do the rest. Extensive coaching may result in a caddie not being allowed to caddie in future.

 All caddies must check in at registration at each tournament and present their caddie badge. Caddies must wear the official caddie bib when caddying at any Sun Country Junior Tour event.

 Registration is good for the summer season of the calendar year in which the caddie registers. Cad- dies must re-register each year.

 If a caddie wishes to use a golf cart during a Sun Country Junior Tour event, they must write a letter to the Sun Country PGA Board of Directors describing their situation and must be able to provide a state-issued handicap placard to be considered for riding privileges. Caddies are advised to begin this process early to allow enough time for all documentation to be submitted and reviewed by the board of directors. MEMBER GUIDE Page 7

Age Divisions and Recommended Yardage Girls 7-9 2,050 (9 holes) Boys 7-9, Girls 10-12 2,275 (9 holes) Boys 10-12 2,500-2,750 (9 holes) Boys 13-15 6,200-6,400 Boys 16-18 6,600-6,900

Girls 13-15 5,400-5,900 Girls 16-18 5,400-5,900

Eligibility to Play up in Age Division As of the 2018 Sun Country Junior Tour season, players will be eligible to play up in age division. Play- ers must submit request for review to the Sun Country Junior Tour before the season begins. Once accepted, players will be moved into the older age division and will not be able to switch back to the age division they were originally in. Players who move up in age division will have to meet playing standards for that age division or will be subject to demotion and loss of current Player of the Year Points.

Please submit your request to Gerome Espinoza or Reese Carson at the Sun Country Golf House. [email protected] [email protected]

Entry Fees Membership $45 (required) Satellite Jr. Tour events $30/tournament Late entry for Satellite events $45 Championships / Qualifiers $70

Entry Procedures After signing up for membership, juniors log in from the Junior Tour page of the website using their username and password. With their login, players can view the tournament schedule and event information, register for and cancel out of tournaments along with the ability to view results. These services are provided as part of the membership fee.

It is the parent / junior’s responsibility to follow through and confirm membership and tournament registrations. If you do not receive an email confirmation, do not assume you are registered. If a tournament has filled, the Junior Tour staff cannot accommodate juniors who incorrectly assumed they were registered for that event. Similarly, if you do not receive an email confirmation, do not assume that you are not registered. A no show that results from such a case will still be subject to the No Show regulations (see page 9). Check your account to confirm your tournament schedule, or call the Section office to verify membership or tournament registration.

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Online  Membership registration will be available online at www.suncountryjuniorgolf.com beginning early January.  Tournament registration opens early January.  American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover accepted. Tournament entry and cancellation deadlines are seven (7) business days prior to each event. Players will be able to view their confirmed tournament schedule online by accessing their Blue Golf account.

Online registrations receive preference

Late Entries The deadline for Sun Country Junior Tour events is seven (7) days before each event. Late entries will only be accepted through the Sun Country Golf House until three (3) days before the event. During this time the price of the event will be increased by a late fee charge of $15. Once the pairings and tee times have been mailed to players three (3) days before the event, there will be no more late entries accepted. To enter into a Sun Country Junior Tour event past the deadline please call the Sun Country Golf House at (505) 897-0864.

Refunds and Withdrawals

 Prior to the deadline, you must withdraw from a tournament by accessing your account online.  A cancellation fee of $5 for regular events, $10 for majors, will be deducted from the entry fee.  The remainder of the entry fee will be credited to your Blue Golf credit account.  After the deadline has passed, you must withdraw by calling the golf house.  No tournament credits or refunds will be given for withdrawing after the deadline.

No Show Policy A “no show” is a player who registers for an event but does not show up the day of the tournament and does not follow proper withdrawal procedure. When a no show occurs, it prevents another junior from playing in the tournament by taking up a spot. A no show creates a problem for the hosting course in or- ganizing the pairings, scoreboards, lunches and scorecards.

Upon the first no show offense, the player will forfeit the entire entry fee and will be issued a written warning. Upon the second offense, the following consequences will apply:

 Forfeiture of entire entry fee  Loss of eligibility for Player of the Year Award  Loss of eligibility to play in the Junior PGA Championship Qualifier  Loss of eligibility to participate in any other major championships

Players are encouraged to write letters of apology to the hosting golf professional and the Junior Golf MEMBER GUIDE Page 9

Committee (c/o the Section office) following a no show offense. After a second offense, no appeals for re -establishment of privileges will be considered.

A record of no shows will be kept. If a member’s name appears on a regular basis, membership may be revoked.

A late entry player who no shows will be charged the full late entry fee of $45 and may be subject to the above consequences after the first offense. The credit card used to guarantee the player’s spot will be charged.

To withdraw prior to the deadline, log into your Players’ Club account. Withdrawals after the deadline must be made through the golf course.

Player Rules & Regulations  USGA Rules of Golf shall govern play at all times, modified by local rules.  Disqualification Policy for 7-12 YEAR OLDS ONLY: No player in the 7-12 year old age divisions will be disqualified for any accidental violations of the Rules of Golf. Instead, the player will be assessed a maximum score of 8 on any hole where the infraction could normally lead to disqualification. In situations where the round or hole has been completed, the score of 8 will apply to the last hole played or to the hole where the infraction occurred. Exceptions: a player of his caddie may be disqualified for code of conduct violations, unauthorized us of electronic devices, or a deliberate infraction of the Rules of Golf.  Tee times and pairings will be emailed out to the players three (3) days before each event.  All competitors must walk and carry their own bag or have a certified caddie.  Players may not ride in motorized carts.  Players may use pull carts.  Electronic measuring devices are permitted during tournament play.  Some electronic devices (MP3 players, portable game systems, etc.) are not allowed on the course during tournament play. Cell phones (players’ and spectators’) may be carried but must be turned off. Juniors and spectators may not use cell phones while on the course.  Exchange scorecards with a fellow competitor.  Call out scores at the completion of each hole. Players should verify their score with their marker before teeing off on the next hole and keep a record of their own scores.  Maintain a good pace of play.  Any player who has not holed out by his/her tenth (8th) stroke must pick up his/her ball and continue to the next tee. The score will be recorded as a “8X”. Any player with a 8X recorded on his/her scorecard will not be eligible for any awards.

 Upon completion of a round, competitors must proceed immediately to the designated scoring area and return their scorecards.  All scorecards must be signed by the player and the marker in the presence of a tournament official. Failure to submit a signed scorecard results in disqualification. Page 10

 Signing for an incorrect score will lead to penalty or disqualification (Rule 6-6d).  Leave the course in better condition than you found it:

 Rake bunkers  Repair ball marks  Replace divots  Do not litter  Immediate- ly report any known instances of cheating to a tournament official.  Accusing another player of cheating is serious. Have substantial evidence before making any accusation.  If an incident is not reported to an official before the tournament is over, no action can be or will be taken.  Treat fellow competitors, spectators, volunteers and golf course staff with respect.

Dress Code

Appropriate attire includes: Inappropriate attire includes:

 (Boys) Collared shirts with sleeves  Tank tops, t-shirts, and shirts exposing the  (Girls) Collared shirts with or without sleeves midriff (no bare midriffs)  Short shorts, cut-offs, gym or tennis shorts or  Shirts must be tucked in at all times short skorts  Bermuda length shorts  Blue jeans or baggy pants/shorts  Golf slacks  Open-toe shoes or sandals  (Girls) Skorts: Must come no higher than five  Clothing bearing offensive slogans, language inches above the knee or pictures  (Girls) Capris  Golf shoes or tennis shoes (only non-metal In addition to these requirements, the course’s spikes allowed) dress code is in effect.  Hats must be worn with the bill to the front Juniors out of dress code may be asked to leave the tournament.

Conduct Any conduct that is detrimental to the Junior Tour will not be tolerated, including, but not limited to the following:

 Disrespectful behavior toward staff,  Throwing and/or breaking clubs volunteers or sponsors  Using abusive or profane language  Consumption of alcoholic beverages  Intentionally cheating  Use of tobacco products or drugs  Damaging the golf course  Gambling  Abuse of club facilities

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The SCSPGA Executive Committee and SCSPGA Junior Committee reserve the right to the final decision on any matter involving a Junior Tour member, parent, or spectator at any recognized SCSPGA Jun- ior Tour tournament.

Spectator Rules & Regulations

 Spectators must adhere to the hosting course’s dress code and code of conduct.  Spectators may not interact with players.  Remain on the cart path (where available), 50 yards behind the group you are following.  Do not interfere with groups advancing from behind.  Do not converse with any player during tournament play.  Interaction with competitors will be considered the giving of advice (Rule 8-1) and may result in penalty and/or disqualification for the competitor.  Spectators may assist in a search for lost golf balls, as long as no advice is given.  Spectators may carry food, beverages, umbrellas and jackets for the players.  Cell phones are to be turned off while on the course. Spectators may not use cell phones when following a group.  Repeated spectator offenses may result in disqualification, suspension from future tournaments or suspension of membership for the junior in question.  Please remember that you are guests of the hosting facility and set an example for the juniors by always being courteous to players, other spectators, volunteers and golf course staff.  The Sun Country PGA reserves the right to ban any spectator or spectators from one or more events.

Awards Awards will be presented at the conclusion of each tournament for First (1st), Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) places in each gender and age division. First place (1st) ties are decided by a sudden death playoff. Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) place ties will be decided by a scorecard playoff. There are no duplicate awards for ties.

Championships & Eligibility Junior America’s Cup Qualifier May 30th –31st, 2018 Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club; Sandia Park, NM This is a 36 hole qualifier for the Boy’s and Girl’s Junior America’s Cup. The three low finishing boys and girls will qualify to join the Sun Country team at that years event. The fourth team member for each team will be reserved for a Captain's pick. Active Sun Country Junior Tour members only. Boys and girls must be 14 years of age at the start of the Junior America’s Cup tournament (July 23 Boys, July 31 Girls) and must have not reached their 18th birthday by the final day of the tournament (July 27 Boys, August 3 Girls).

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IMG Junior World Championship Qualifier May 30th –31st, 2018 Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club; Sandia Park, NM This is a 36 hole qualifier for the IMG Junior World Championship for boys/girls 13-14 and boys/girls 15 -17. Active Sun Country Junior Tour members only. This event is for players 13-14 who are not 15 as of July 10, 2018 or for players 15-17 who are not 18 as of July 14, 2018. The Championship will be host in San Diego, CA on July 10-14, 2018.

SCJT Junior Match Play Championship June 17-20, 2018 Desert Greens Golf Course; Albuquerque, NM The Match Play Championship is a four-day, single elimination event. The field will be deter- mined by a stroke play qualifier held the day before the first round of the championship. The top 32 boys and top 8 or 16 girls (depending on field size) will continue on to the championship. The boy’s bracket will consist of five rounds to be played over three days. The girl’s bracket will consist of four rounds to be played over three days (based on a field of 16). This event is geared more toward low-handicap players; however, the match play qualifier is open to any 13-18 year old Sun Country Junior Tour member.

Junior PGA National Championship Qualifier July 4th-5th, 2018 UNM South, The Championship Golf Course; Albuquerque, NM This two day, 36 hole stroke play event is the local section qualifier for the Junior PGA National Championship. As per PGA of America regulations, only Sun Country Section residents (New Mexico and El Paso County, Texas) are eligible to qualify for the National Championship. However, non- residents may participate and place in the tournament. The overall low scoring boy and girl in the 13-18 year old bracket who reside within the boundaries of the Section will qualify to represent Sun Country at the 43rd Junior PGA National Championship, which will be held at Kearney Hills Golf Links, in Lexing- ton, Kentucky on July 9-12 (Girls) and July 31-August 3 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky (Boys).

New Mexico - West Texas Junior Amateur July 11th - 12th, 2018 New Mexico State University; Las Cruces, NM This premier 36 hole stroke play championship is open to 13-18 year olds who are Sun Country Junior Tour Members as well as any 13-18 year old SCAGA members with active handicaps. The goal of this event is to find the top junior players in the Sun Country with a championship that would compete with any across the country. The tournament entry fee includes green fees and lunch for the competitors both days.

Sun Country Junior Tour Championship August 6th & 7th , 2018 The Canyon Club; Albuquerque, NM The Junior Tour Championship is a two-day stroke play event for 7-18 year old Junior Tour members only. The tournament entry fee includes green fees and lunch for the competitors both days. 1st-3rd place awards will be presented in each age division for both girls and boys. Page 13

Tournament Results and USGA GHIN Handicap Info

 Tournament results will be available online approximately 5-10 days after the event. Please wait at least 10 business day for the results to be posted online before calling the Section office.

 All Junior Tour members will be given a USGA handicap index through the Sun Country Junior’s Foundation Association.

 You will be able to post outside rounds (any round not part of the Sun Country Junior Tour) through your Sun Country Jr’s Association handicap, using the same GHIN number.

 Do not post your Junior Tour tournament scores or you will double-post. Junior Tour tournament scores for ages 13-18 will be posted by the Section staff.

 You are responsible for posting outside rounds. Post at your local course or online through GHIN.com.

 Pairings will be based on a scoring average you provide at registration until your handicap is estab- lished. Pairings will then be based on your handicap. The Sun Country Junior Tour is not responsible for the accuracy of the junior’s handicap. It is the player’s responsibility to update out-of-date indexes.

 Junior Tour Tournament scores will be automatically posted to GHIN

 For more information about handicaps, visit www.ghin.com.

 For information on how your friends and family can get a handicap, visit the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association’s website: www.newmexicogolf.org. MEMBER GUIDE Page 14

Liability Release Form / Code of Conduct Each player and his/her parents/guardians agree to the following terms upon registering for membership. S C S PGA J T C C L R F

1. Junior Code of Conduct

1.1 - Dress Code: Player must wear a collared shirt, Bermuda length shorts or slacks, shoes and socks. T-shirts, tank tops, short shorts and blue jeans are not acceptable. Golf shoes are suggested. Metal spikes are prohibited at all facilities. Each host facility may have additional rules and dress code requirements that must be adhered to by all participants. Players not conforming to the dress code will be asked to change or leave.

1.2 - On the Course: Any conduct unbecoming a junior golfer shall be subject to one warning by an official and immediate disqualification for any subsequent violations. Such conduct shall include cheating, showing disrespect to volunteers or officials, abusive language, club throwing, smoking, profanity, littering or leaving trash on the course, failing to rake bunkers, replace divots, repair ball marks on greens, or other displays of inappropriate behavior. A player may not seek or accept advice from anyone while competing on the course. “On the course” is interpreted as from the time the player tees off on their starting hole until after he/she holes out on the last hole.

1.3 - Off the Course: Violations may result in a letter of warning to parents and player, suspension from the tournament where the violation occurred, and/or suspension from future events and/or suspension as a Sun Country PGA Junior Tour member altogether.  Any use of abusive language  The use of, or association with, drugs, alcohol, smoking, or chewing tobacco products  Vandalism of any kind at the host facility  Disrespectful treatment of a host facility or property  Any other conduct not becoming of a SCSPGA Junior Tour member will be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct

2. Parent / Spectator Code of Conduct: Parents/guardians (including grandparents, other relatives, anyone following as a spectator or anyone acting on behalf of the Junior Tour player) must conduct themselves appropriately at all times, both on and off the course. This includes interaction with Sun Country Section staff, members, and course staff and officials, in person or via telephone, email or writing. 2.1 – On the Course: The Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Tour encourages spectators and parents to at- tend events where allowed, and requires spectators and parents attending to conduct themselves appropriately at all times.  Spectators and parents must adhere to the same Dress Code and Code of Conduct laid forth for the Members of the Junior Tour.  Spectators and parents may not interact with participants, remaining 50 yards behind the competitors they are following. Spectators and parents should not interfere with any group advancing from behind, nor should they converse with any competitors.  Interaction with competitors will be considered the giving of advice (Rule 8-1) and may result in penalty and/or disqualification for the competitor.  Spectators are allowed to assist in a search for lost golf balls, as long as no advice is given.  Spectators are permitted to carry food, beverages, umbrellas and jackets for the players.

2.2 - Off the Course: The Sun Country PGA appreciates parents’ interest in developing their children as golfers. We ask that you respect the interests of other Junior Tour parents and those of the Sun Country PGA staff Page 15

 Parents/guardians (including grandparents, other relatives, or anyone acting on behalf of the Junior Tour player) must respect the authority of the Sun Country PGA staff, the tournament course’s staff, and any other representative of the Sun Country PGA.  Any complaints that cannot be immediately resolved via phone or email must be addressed in writing to the Junior Committee to be attended to at a later date. If a SCSPGA representative requests that the parent/guardian submit such a document, the parent/guardian may not insist upon prolonging the conver- sation.  Any disrespectful or inappropriate language towards any representative of the SCSPGA will be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct  Repeated violations of the Code of Conduct may result in the junior being subject to any or all of the penalties listed in Section 3.1. 3.1 – Penalties for Violations of the Code of Conduct: Repeated offenses by the junior or parents/spectators may cause the junior to be subject to any of the four penalties listed below. The SCSPGA reserves the right to ban any spectator or spectators from one or more events. The Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Committee may assess any or all of the following penalties based on the severity of the Code of Conduct violation:

1. Disqualify the player from the tournament where the violation occurs. 2. Issue a written letter of warning to the player and his/her parent/guardian. 3. Suspend the player from one or more upcoming tournaments or for the remainder of the season. 4. Suspend the player’s membership indefinitely.

In the event of a suspension, the player may submit a written account of the Code of Conduct violation to the Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Committee within seven days of the suspension/disqualification. The Committee will review all submitted materials, including a tournament staff account of the violation.

LIABILITY RELEASE: We the undersigned, acknowledge that we have read, understand and accept all terms herein. The Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Tour and all its members, directors, agents, escorts, owners, suc- cessors and assignees are free from all liability, claims or other forms of legal action, including costs 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 or parent/guardian during travel to, from and participation in any Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Tour event. I agree to observe the USGA Rules and Etiquette of golf, to conduct myself on the golf course and in the clubhouse properly, courteously and to follow the regulations set forth by host clubs and the Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Tour. I agree to cancel all entries five (5) days prior to the tournament date if unable to compete for good reason. I understand that failure to cancel five (5) days prior to the event will result in a forfeiture of my entry fee. I agree to abide by the prescribed penalties if I fail to cancel within the specified time frame. I hereby grant the Sun Country PGA and affiliates permission to use photographs taken of me for promo- tional purposes. I understand that memberships may be suspended or cancelled for willful disregard of the rules, Code of Conduct, golf etiquette or for dishonest, unsportsmanlike or unbecoming conduct, by either the player or the player’s parent or guardian. Page 16

Jack Hardwick Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Scholarships Presented by the Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Foundation

$1,500.00 College Scholarship

Nomination deadline: July 13, 2018

Nominations are made by PGA Professionals. Discuss this with your local PGA Professional if you meet the criteria below.

This award is based on these criteria, not on playing ability.

Active participation in the Sun Country PGA Junior Golf Tour for a minimum of three (3) years

High School GPA – 3.0 or better

Level of activity at home club or course

Knowledge of rules / personal behavior / conduct / dress

This award is not given on playing ability, but is based strictly on the above criteria. Certain NCAA criteria may apply.

The PGA Professional will submit a letter of nomination and evidence of the above criteria to the Section office. The Junior Committee will review the nominations and make the final decision. Scholarships will be paid only with evidence of graduation from high school and enrollment in college.

A $1,500.00 College Scholarship will be presented to the successful candidates – one boy and one girl.

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2018 Drive, Chip & Putt Locations

July 13, 2018 - New Mexico State University Golf Course; Las Cruces, NM July 18, 2018 - University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course; Albuquerque, NM

Sun Country Amateur Golf Association / USGA Junior Events

Register for these events by going to www.suncountrygolf.org or www.usga.org. All entry questions should be submitted to the Amateur Association: (505) 897-0864.

Date Event Course June 13 USGA Junior Boys Qualifier University of New Mexico Golf Course, Albuquerque, NM June 13 USGA Junior Girls Qualifier University of New Mexico Golf Course, Albuquerque, NM June 22-24 NMWT Amateur Championship Red Hawk Golf Club, Las Cruces, NM July 14-16 NMWT Women's Amateur Championship Santa Ana GC; Santa Ana Pueblo, NM

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Albuquerque CC (505) 247-4111 Artesia CC (575) 746-6732 Butterfield Trial (915) 772-1038 Cochiti GC (505) 465-2230 Coronado CC (915) 584-3841 Cree Meadows CC (575) 257-5815 Desert Lakes GC (575) 437-0290 El Paso CC (915) 584-0511 Inn of the Mountain Gods GC (575) 464-7941 Ladera GC (505) 836-4449 Lake Carlsbad GC (575) 885-5444 Links at Sierra Blanca (575) 258-5330 Lone Star GC (915) 591-4927 Lovington CC (575) 396-6619 Los Alamos GC (505) 662-8139 Los Altos GC (505) 298-1897 Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe (505) 955-4400 New Mexico State University GC (575) 646-3219 New Mexico Tech GC (575) 835-5335 Painted Dunes Desert GC (915) 821-2122 Piñon Hills GC (505) 326-6066 Rio Mimbres CC (575) 546-9481 Riverview GC (505) 598-0140 Rockwind Community Links (575) 397-9297 San Juan CC (505) 325-6276 Sandia GC (505) 798-3990 Santa Ana GC (505) 867-9464 Santa Fe CC (505) 471-0601 Sierra del Rio GC (575) 744-4653 Sonoma Ranch GC (575) 521-1818 Tierra del Sol GC (505) 864-1000 Underwood GC (915) 562-1273 or (915) 562-2066 UNM Championship GC (505) 277-4546 Vista Hills CC (915) 592-6565 2018 Junior Tour Supporting Courses Tour 2018 Junior