22nd METROPOLITAN JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

JUNE 28 & 29 | NORMANDIE GOLF CLUB

 

TERMS OF COMPETITION

 

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are open to junior amateur golfers (male and female) who: (a) will reach the age of 12 by June 28, 2021 and (b) will not reach the age of 19 by June 29, 2021 and are a member of a club OR their parent, grandparent or legal-guardian is a member of a Member Club of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the Championship Committee.  The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.  Field will be 120 applicants. 

 

SCHEDULE

Competition will be 36 holes (gross), at stroke play, flighted by age groups (in Boys and Girls divisions) as follows: 12-13 years old; 14-15 years old; and 16-18 years old.  All Girls will play from one tee; Boys 14-15 & 16-18 will play from the same tee.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP: 36 holes at stroke play.

     MONDAY, JUNE 28 - First Round, 18 Holes

     TUESDAY, JUNE 29 - Second Round, 18 Holes

Lowest scorer for 36 Holes will be Champion.  Any tie(s) for the overall champion will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off.  For all other ties within a specific age group, see Appendix I of the USGA Rules of Golf, How to Decide Ties, Paragraph (c).

 

PRIZES

Champion: James M. Holtgrieve or Barbara A. Berkmeyer Trophy for a period of one (1) year; Gold Medal

Runner-Up: Silver Medal

1st Place age division: Gift

Runner-Up age division: Gift

 

NO OTHER REMUNERATION: By this application, an entrant certifies that she is not entitled to remuneration of any kind for participation in this Championship other than the aforementioned prizes.

 

FOOTWEAR

Normandie GC is a spikeless facility.  Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes, comprised either partially or entirely of metal, are prohibited.  Penalty for breach of this Condition: DISQUALIFICATION

 

ENTRIES: Form, Fee, Closing Date

Entrants shall apply on the attached form.  Copies are acceptable. $75.00 entry fee shall be paid by every applicant.  Entrant may file only one (1) entry.  Entry fee will be refunded regardless of the reason if the Metropolitan Office is notified prior to the close of entries June 16, 2021.  After the close of entries, entry fee will be refunded only after written proof to the Championship Committee of injury or illness and such written request for refund is made prior to June 23, 2021.  No refunds for any reason if written request is made on or after June 23, 2021.

 

Entry Application and fees must reach the Association’s Office at the address listed on the entry form by 5:00 p.m., June 16, 2021.  (Entries by telephone, telegraph or fax are not acceptable.)

 

REGISTRATION AT NORMANDIE GC

All players must be ready to play at their appropriate starting point and published starting time.

 

PRACTICE PRIVILEGES

Normandie GC will be available for practice on to players in the Championship after the close of entries.  Information on practice privileges will be sent via email to players after close of entries.

 

CADDIES; AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION 

A player may provide their own caddie at any time during the Championship, provided the caddie is not a participant in the Championship, or a player may carry her own clubs.  Players and/or caddies may not use automotive transportation during the Championship proper.  Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. 

 

RULES OF GOLF

Play will be governed by the United States Golf Association Rules of Golf.  Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee whose decision shall be final.

 

DISTANCE-MEASURING DEVICES
The Local Rule as prescribed in Appendix I of the USGA Rules of Golf shall be in effect.  A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device.  If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rules 14-3.

 

TIME OF STARTING

The Optional Condition for Time of Starting, as set forth in Appendix I of the USGA Rules of Golf, shall be in effect. 

 

CONDITIONS, SCHEDULES

The Championship Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein.  The decision of the Championship Committee in any matter shall be final.

GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADSGOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS

Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Balls may be used.  (List is available at www.usga.org) 

 

Only Driver Heads on the most current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used.  (List is available at www.usga.org)

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

During all phases of the Championship, Competitors must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming.  The Championship Committee shall decide whether this requirement has been met and has authority to withdraw the entry of a Competitor who does not comply.  The wearing of Bermuda length shorts is permitted; shorts shorter than Bermuda length are not permitted.  Tank tops and denim are not permitted.

 

NOTICE CONCERNING AMATEUR STATUS

Participation in this event is conditioned on Amateur Status.  The USGA Rules of Amateur Status shall apply.  The Championship Committee reserves the right to disqualify any participant for not having Amateur Status.  Disqualifying events include (i) competing for cash prizes in any amount and (ii) competing for merchandise prizes exceeding $750 in retail value.