TOUR INFORMATION AND POLICIES
AGE DIVISIONS
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Girls:
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10-12 (9 holes) |
| 13-15 (18 holes) |
| 16-18 (18 holes) |
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Boys
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10-11 (9 holes) |
| 12-13 (18 holes) |
| 14-15 (18 holes) |
| 16-18 (18 holes) |
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A member's age as of June 8, 2008 is used to assign them to their respective age divisions. You may play up in a higher age division. However, should you decide to play in a higher age division you cannot switch back. Once the season begins there will be no changing of age divisions.
A copy of your birth certificate must be submitted upon registration, if you are a new member.
Any age division which fails to enroll six (6) members before June 8, 2008 will be eliminated. Any member enrolled in that cancelled age division may join the next age division.
ALTERNATE STATUS
There are 136 spots per tournament. The number of available spots for each age division is determined by the percentage of members in each age division relative to the membership total. Any member who cannot secure an available spot, yet has followed all the guidelines, is placed on the alternate list, receives a full refund for that tournament and is awarded five (5) player of the year points. When on the alternate list, it is strongly suggested that you correspond with Derek Smith about your probability of playing in that event. The SWGT attempts to get as many alternates in as possible. We urge you to show up at the tournament site at your age groups starting time to attempt to gain entry.
TEE TIMES
Tee times normally begin at 7:30 AM.
A tee times player list will be available at the first event and at each event thereafter. Tee times will also be listed on this website.
Please do not call the host golf courses for your teetime!!
REGISTRATION FEES
The registration fee is $70 from March 1, 2008 through May 18, 2008. Late registration is May 19, 2008 and forward, this fee is $90. Tournament entry fees are $31 for 18 holes and $18 for 9 holes. (2007 Players of the Year are exempt from registration fees only). The payment options are detailed within the registration page.
Each member must have completed registration forms which include applicable tournament forms with fees paid, resume page, signed medical form, and a copy of your birth certificate on file to be considered enrolled. Checks that bounce will be charged a $25 fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You may cancel out of any event. However, cancellations must be submitted 5 days prior to the tournament date to qualify for a refund. Cancellations must be documented! Therefore, you must e-mail or call Derek Smith to cancel out of an event. If leaving a voice message you must report your name, age and event you are cancelling out of. All refunds are sent back by mail. All tournament cancellations will be assessed a $5.00 service charge which will be deducted from the refund amount. No shows (DNS) at tournaments will not receive a refund of any kind.
There are no banquet dinner refunds after Sunday, July 20, 2008.
There are no transfer of fees allowed. Should you cancel an event and want to play in another you must send in or drop off the appropriate entry forms with the correct fees. Ultimately, you will be refunded for the event you cancelled minus the service charge should you have followed the above guideline.
DRESS CODE
All golfers are required to wear golf apparel which is of proper fit. Shirts must be consistent with apparel on the PGA/LPGA tours and be tucked in at all times. Shirts must be tucked in from the moment you arrive at the event, until you leave the tournament site. You will receive one warning. After that, a two shot penalty may be assessed if you continue to disregard this policy. Logo golf attire is permitted. Young ladies must wear appropriate shirts (no tank tops or midriff tops). Shorts are permitted, but they must have pockets and be of proper length. NO CARGO SHORTS!! Shorts cannot be ripped, torn and must be without holes. (no gym or lycra shorts) Golf shoes with soft spikes are required. Hats, caps, or visors are strongly recommended! Players not meeting with these dress code guidelines will not play and will not recieve a refund! Dress for success!
PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITIES
The Southwest Junior Golf Tour follows the official rules of golf. It is recommended that each player put an identification mark on their golf ball. After completion of the tournament round, each player should check the correctness of each hole played, then ensure that the scorecard is signed by your marker and yourself. The player may decide to discontinue play only under threatening weather conditions. Lightning, heavy rains, and windstorms are valid reasons. Slight rainfall or cold conditions are not reasons for delay.
Our host sites are gracious to allow our tour to play, so please use proper manners. No swearing or abusive language will be tolerated! No use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or drugs are allowed. You cannot throw clubs. Any infraction against the above conditions means immediate dismissal from the event.
Please repair ball marks, fix divots, and rake bunkers perfectly smooth. Please discard trash in the proper receptacles. Slow play will not be tolerated, and violators will be penalized (rule #6-7). You must maintain your position on the golf course. Please play safely and with courtesy to your fellow competitors.
It is also the player's responsibility to report rule infractions (CHEATING) to the player suspected of committing the offense and to the Tournament Directors. This must be done on the course after the infraction has been witnessed, or immediately after the round, prior to signing the scorecard. No protests will be considered after the scorecard is signed!!!
Weather questions will be considered on the morning of the event. Call Derek (440-346-6750) or Dave (440-346-6751) that morning should a question concerning weather arise the morning of the event.
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