72nd VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship

The Federal Club - 2

Monday, July 08, 2024 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

2023 VSGA Junior Stroke Play Champion, Preston Burton

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to VSGA members who have not reached their 19th birthday by July 8, 2024 and did not graduate high school prior to 2024.
  • All participants must hold an active GHIN number issued by a licensed VSGA member club in good standing.
  • All participants must meet the USGA Rules of Amateur Status.
  • For additional information see the VSGA Championship and Tournament Eligibility Guidelines.

 

ENTRY FEE/DEADLINE

All players are required to submit an entry form with the entry fee of $165 by Monday, June 24, 2024

  • The VSGA will negotiate a discounted practice fee with host club.

 

FORMAT

CHAMPIONSHIP PROPER

54-hole stroke play competition (18 holes per day).  The field will be cut to the top 45 players and ties following round two.

 

How do you get to the championship? You can earn a spot by any of the following ways:

 

Please note that as of 2024 there are no longer qualifiers for the Junior Stroke Play Championship.

 

  • All eligible past Junior Stroke Play, Junior Match Play and Junior Circuit Champions
  • Top 20 players and ties from the 2023 VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship
  • Winner of the 15 and under age group in the 2023 Junior Stroke Play Championship
  • All players advancing to match play of the 2023 VSGA Junior Match Play Championship
  • Top five players and ties from a 2024 Junior Golf Circuit 36-hole tournament boys’ division (October 2023-June 2024)
  • Eligible players qualifying for the 2024 VSGA Amateur Championship and/or State Open
  • The top 20 players in the 2024 VSGA Junior Golf Circuit boys’ rankings as of June 24, 2024 that are not already exempt (may be outside of the top 20)
  • Any eligible player who has previously qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
  • Up to three members of the host club (selected by club)
  • The top three ranked juniors in the 2024 VSGA Men’s Player Rankings who are not already exempt as of June 24, 2024.
  • Top 10 players and ties from the 2023 VSGA Junior Golf Circuit Championship Boys’ Division
  • Top five sides from the 2024 MAPGA/VSGA Junior Four-Ball Championship

 

 

PRIZES/EXEMPTIONS

Trophies will be given to the Champion and three low scorers in the 14-15 and 16-18 age groups. The Overall Champion also receives an exemption into the following:

 

CADDIE INFORMATION

Players may have a caddie, but he/she must meet the same age requirements for the tournament as the player.

 

To view VSGA Championship Rules & Policies click here and hover over "Important Information."

 

 

OTHER RECOGNITION BASED ON FINISH

AJGA Performance Based Entry
Champion:  Fully Exempt
Top 5:        12 Performance Stars
Top 10:      8 Performance Stars
Top 15:      4 Performance Stars

 

Average WAGR power ranking: 24.9 (ranked top 10 in the country)

 

This championship is recognized by also recognized by Junior Golf Scoreboard