2016
Wampanoag
Junior Golf Tour Series
Vision
Mission
Rules
Sign Up
Eligibility
Player of the Year Points
Exemptions
Schedule
Point Breakdown
Cost
Vision
Our vision is to develop a Junior Golf Tour Series for Wampanoag Junior Golfers to join and experience a more competitive atmosphere on the golf course with their peers.
This Junior Golf Tour is designed to develop Junior Golfers for the next level in golf, in preparation for the High School Golf, and competitive Junior Golf Associations.
Mission
The Wampanoag Junior Golf Tour Series` main mission is to entice and appeal junior golfers to be more involved in weekly club sanctioned events at a competitive level. Developing young athletes drive is key to success on and off the golf course.
Rules
Players must compete in a minimum of 3 Junior Tour events to be eligible for the Player of the Year title, Low Scoring Average and Most Consistent Player. If a player does not play 3 Junior Tour Events or more they will not be eligible to participate in the Grand Slam of Golf.
Players accumulate points by their finish in each event throughout the year. The Junior Tour Series begins with the Spring Warm Up Challenge on April 16th and ends with the Grand Slam of Golf on September 3rd. ALL TOURNAMENTS ARE HELD ON SATURDAYS.
Tee Times for the Junior Golf Tour will be between 3:30 – 4:00 based upon amount of participation and course availability.
Sign Up
Players must sign up in the pro shop or calling the pro shop (860) 523-8147 and talking to one of the golf professionals. If they are signed up and wish not to play for the tournament they must call the pro shop to cancel a day ahead of time.
Sign up deadline for tournament ends Friday before the pro shop is closed.
Eligibility
Junior Golfers who ages 10 – 14 as of January 1, 2016 will be eligible to play in the 2016 Wampanoag Junior Golf Tour Series. Each player MUST be able to carry their bag for 9 holes, and play in a respectable pace of play (2 hours – 2 hours 15 min.)
Both REGULAR & SOCIAL MEMBERS are eligible to play in the Wampanoag Junior Golf Tour.
Players must play a MINIMUM of 3 Tour Events to be eligible for the Grand Slam of Golf. As well as, be eligible for Player of the Year, Lowest Scoring Average and Most Consistent Player.
Player of the Year Points
At the end of each event, based upon the results of each tournament players will earn points for Player of the Year. Of the 10 Total Tournaments there are 5 Regular Season Tournaments, 4 Majors and the 1 Grand Slam of Golf. Points for each type of tournament will vary based on its significance.
Grand Slam of Golf: 100 Point Total
Major Tournaments: 75 Point Total
Regular Season: 50 Point Total
The Player of the Year Standings following the Junior Masters Tournament on June 25th 2016, earns a paid exemption into the 2016 Drive Chip & Putt on July 12th.
The Player of the Year earns a paid entry fee to the 2017 Drive Chip & Putt and an exemption to the 2017 Grand Slam of Golf.
Exemptions
Any player who wins an event will be fully exempt in the Grand Slam of Golf on September 3rd.
Top 2 Juniors in the Player of the Year Standings on August 27th will be exempt in the Grand Slam of Golf if not already.
The Player of the Year standings following the Junior Masters Tournament on June 25th 2016, earns a paid exemption into Wampanoag’s 2016 Drive Chip & Putt on July 12th.
The Player of the Year earns a paid entry fee to both the 2017 Drive Chip & Putt and an exemption to the 2017 Grand Slam of Golf.
Cost
Each Regular Season Tournament will cost $10 and Major Tournaments will cost $15. All proceeds will cover Tournament Prizes and Awards presented at the end of the season Junior Golf Banquet in October.
Schedule
April 16th Spring Warm Up Challenge
April 23rd Fowler Frenzy
April 30th Junior Players Championship - MAJOR
June 4th Junior President’s Cup
June 11th Junior Masters Tournament - MAJOR
June 25th Junior Wampanoag Classic
August 6th Tournament of Champions - MAJOR
August 13th Donald Ross Championship
August 27th Wampanoag Junior Open - MAJOR
September 3rd Grand Slam of Golf
Point Breakdown
Grand Slam of Golf - 100 Point Event
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place
100 80 65 55 50 45 40 35 30 25
Majors - 75 Point Event
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place
75 60 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15
Regular Season - 50 Point Event
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place Place
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5