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2020 OREGON JUNIOR GOLF HANDBOOK

OREGON JUNIOR GOLF

2840 Hazelnut Drive

Woodburn, OR 97071

www.oga.org/junior-golf/

(503) 981-4653

2020 OJG MEMBER HANDBOOK 1

www.oga.org/junior-golf

Memories for a Lifetime

Foreword by Tyler Morse

The memory of my first swing as an Oregon Junior Golfer was when I was 11

years old. I nervously stood on the 10th tee box of Springfield CC (now Pine

Ridge GC) and snap hooked it out of bounds. Followed by another, and then

another.

I was not an elite talent, had no scholarship offers, and can count how many

times I won an Oregon Junior Golf tournament on one hand. That didn’t

prevent me from dreaming that someday I would walk inside the ropes as a

player on the PGA Tour. In my mind it wasn’t as much a dream, but a

foregone conclusion that I would make it to the top.

In the years to come, it became evident I wasn’t destined to be on Tour.

Following my graduation from the University of Oregon, I decided to stick

with golf but in a different capacity. I’ve worked as a golf professional in New

York, Arizona, Oregon, and most recently maintained the position of Director

of Youth Programming & Development for the OGA.

After participating in Oregon Junior Golf and working with the organization,

I’ve concluded that the most important aspect of the organization is the way it

brings people together. I’m certain that everyone that has experienced Oregon

Junior Golf would attest to this claim.

We live in a world where life has many forks and unexpected obstacles. It’s

becoming increasingly difficult to project what your future entails. While I’m

certain there are many new and exciting journeys I’ve yet to experience, I will

always treasure my time playing Oregon Junior Golf. Most importantly, the

relationships that have already endured over the past 20 years.

Mark Twain’s famous description of the game of golf - “A good walk spoiled”

– is relatable to every golfer. However, with time, I’ve come to realize he

couldn’t be more wrong. I may never put on a green jacket, but Oregon Junior

Golf has provided me with something much greater – friendships that will last

a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Tyler Morse



OREGON JUNIOR GOLF

MISSION STATEMENT 4

OJG EXECUTIVE BOARD 4

OJG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 4

OJG STAFF 5

WHAT’S NEW IN 2020? 6

2020 OJG MEMBERSHIP DETAILS 7

TOURNAMENTS 8

WHAT TOURNAMENTS SHOULD I PLAY IN? 9

2020 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 10-11

DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT 12

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION 13

APPROVAL OF ENTRIES 14

PRIORITY LEVELS 15

WITHDRAWALS & NO SHOWS 16

LATE FEE POLICY 16

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY 17

PRACTICE ROUNDS 17

LODGING 17

AGE GROUPS 18

PLAYING UP AN AGE DIVISION 18

OPEN DIVISION REQUIREMENTS 19

CODE OF CONDUCT 20-21

DRESS CODE 22

SPECTATOR INFORMATION 23

SPECTATOR CART POLICY 23

WAITING LIST 24

STARTING TIMES 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS



GOLF CARTS, CADDIES, OR PULL CARTS 24

FOOD & BEVERAGE 24

TIE BREAKING PROCEDURE 25

AGE DIVISION YARDAGES 25

PACE OF PLAY POLICY 26-27

EARNING TEAM POINTS 28-29

OJG TEAM POINTS SCHEDULE 30-32

2019 TEAM POINTS LEADERBOARD 33

GIRLS TEAM EVENTS 34

BOYS TEAM EVENTS 35

CHARLOTTE’S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 36

OJG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 36

AJGA PERFORMANCE BASED ENTRY 37

JUNIOR GOLF SCOREBARD 37

YOUTH ON COURSE 38-39

YOC FAQ 40

JACOBSEN YOUTH INITIATIVE 41

HANDICAPPING 42

HANDICAPPING FAQ 43-45

HANDICAPPING UNFINISHED HOLES 46

GIVING BACK TO OJG 47

PORTLAND CLASSIC FUNDRAISER 48

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION 49

OJG 100-HOLE MARATHON 50

YOC 100-HOLE HIKE 51

AMAZON SMILE 52

TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATIONS 52

CHARITABLE BEQUEST 52

SPONSORS 53-54

TABLE OF CONTENTS



Oregon Junior Golf is a licensed 501(c)(3) charitable organization with

a mission to introduce youth to the game of golf, encourage friendships

and a life-long love for the game, provide competition, and facilitate

programs serving local youth of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Oregon Junior Golf looks to our core values to help develop our mem-

bers to become tomorrow’s leaders today.

Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Friendship,

SCOTT BAINES

President

LARA TENNANT

Vice President

Lara Tennant (Co-chair)

Portland, OR

Steve Hagen

Salem, OR

Barb Trammell

Oregon Golf Association

Bob Norquist (Co-chair)

Portland, OR

Holly Eyre

Salem, OR

Dominic Marconi

Portland, OR

Cliff Shahbaz (Hdcp. Chair)

Portland, OR

Brent Whittaker

Oregon Golf Association

Shanda Imlay

Oregon Junior Golf

MISSION STATEMENT

OJG EXECUTIVE BOARD

OJG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ERIC SCHOENSTEIN

Treasurer



A graduate of the University of Montana, Shanda Imlay

began her career in 1978 as the Assistant PGA Professional

at Missoula Country Club in Missoula, Mont.

In 1982, she became the first woman elected to membership

in the Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA. Imlay has also

worked as the Head PGA Golf Professional at Larchmont

Golf Course in Missoula, as well as on the Professional staffs

at Illahe Hills Country Club in Salem, OR. and The Oregon

Golf Club in West Linn, OR.

2020 will be Imlay’s third year as Director of Oregon

Junior Golf following years of volunteer work with the

organization.

OJG STAFF

Joon Yang grew up in Beaverton, OR playing golf since high

school. His two junior boys are members of Oregon Junior

Golf and active participants in Oregon Junior Golf

Tournaments.

The lifelong interest in golf lead to the USGA’s P.J.

Boatwright internship for the OGA Championship

Department in 2019.

As a new staff member, Joon is tasked with the on-site

operations for all the Summer Series events, Erling Jacobsen

PlayDays, as well as supporting club Administrative Portal

and Youth on Course benefits.

Tim Leinhos started his career in the golf industry at

Meriwether National Golf Club in Hillsboro, OR. Beginning

in the cart barn, Leinhos worked his way into the golf shop

and eventually took on the majority of tournament operation

tasks at the facility.

In 2009, Leinhos was the recipient of the USGA’s PJ

Boatwright Internship for both the Championship Series and

Oregon Junior Golf. Leinhos is now entering his fifth year

with the Oregon Golf Association as the Operations

Coordinator. His primary focus with Oregon Junior Golf is

managing all Summer Series events as well as facilitating all

the organization’s volunteer opportunities.

TIM LEINHOS

Operations Coordinator

OGA

SHANDA IMLAY

Director of Oregon

Junior Golf

Joon Yang

Administrative Coordinator

OGA



The youth golf scene is perpetually changing and evolving. Examples

include the new World Handicap System in 2020. The Oregon Junior

Golf Staff and Committee are always committed to improving

operationally and growing as an organization. Below are some new

elements and features that have been changed or added going into 2020.

WORLD HANDICAP SYSTEM

We have a new World Handicap System starting January 1, 2020.

Every player wants to enjoy a fair game on any golf course, throughout

the world. The World Handicap System is the best method to allow all

players to compete equitably, wherever you are located. For more

information on the new WHS see pages 42-46.

SUMMER SERIES/ERLING JACOBSEN (EJ) PLAYDAYS

Starting in the summer of 2020, we are rebranding our Sanctioned

Events into the Summer Series and the EJ Tour into EJ PlayDays. With

this, we are adding a season points award to the Summer Series. For

more information please see pages 29-32. EJ PlayDays will remain as

before to promote fun.

OREGON JUNIOR AMATEUR

Starting in the 2020 season, we will have a new format with a 36 hole

qualifying stroke play followed by match play with no drop down

flights. There will now be an Open Division for both Boys & Girls as

well as the following age brackets: Boys 14-18, Intermediate Boys 12-

13, Girls 12-18. PW Divisions will stay the same.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Oregon Junior Golf team is happy to help you with any questions

you may have! For questions concerning Oregon Junior Golf

membership, Majors, Summer Series, Youth on Course, Fundraising

and tournament registration, please contact Shanda Imlay, Director of

Oregon Junior Golf.

[email protected].

WHAT’S NEW IN 2020



OJG Membership is open to youth who are at least 8 years of age but

no older than 18 years of age and are permanent or summer residents of

Oregon or SW Washington (including Clark & Skamania Counties

Only). Minimum age for OJG tournaments is eight.

2020 Membership ($30 fee) also includes a Youth on Course card.

Youth on Course provides benefits of $5 green fees or less at

participating facilities during specific times. For more information,

please visit www.OregonYouthonCourse.org. Financial Assistance is

available, contact OJG for more information.

Membership is required to participate in OJG Major Championships.

All other events don’t require membership (with the exception of the

Bandon Dunes Winter Series Event). Members will receive a $10

discount on their entry to all Summer Series Events, $5 discount on EJ

PlayDays, and a $20 discount at all Winter Series events (excluding

Bandon Dunes).

All OJG Members will also become OGA members and, in addition to

other benefits of OGA Membership, each member without a GHIN

number will be assigned one. A GHIN number is a unique number that

is used to track your scoring history and establish an official World

Handicap Index. Your Index will allow you to track your progress as

you gain skill as a golfer. Please review the handicapping section of

this handbook to learn additional information regarding your handicap,

including how to post your scores.

Memberships will be de-activated on December 31, 2020 or when

entering college.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

-Member Bag Tag / Youth on Course Card

-Eligibility to participate in OJG Major Tournaments

-Priority registration for OJG Summer Series

-Ability to earn points toward OJG Team Competitions

-GHIN Handicap Index.

-Monthly email communications, newsletters.

-Subscription to Pacific NW Golfer Magazine.

2020 OJG MEMBERSHIP



TOURNAMENTS

& COMPETITIONS



MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Oregon Junior Golf’s nine Major Championships are the most prestigious and

elite youth golf tournaments in Oregon & SW Washington. Each of these

events are multiple days and take place during the Summer months. The OJG

staff, volunteers, and rules officials will all be present for each Major

Championship.

Majors are the only way for competitors to secure Team Performance Points,

which will be used to determine the selections for the Junior America’s Cup &

Hogan Cup. Additionally, scores from Majors will also be submitted to the

Junior Golf Scoreboard and AJGA, which is a ranking database that is often

referenced by college coaches and recruiters.

See Open Division Requirements (page 19) for more information on Majors.

SUMMER SERIES

Slightly less competitive than Majors, Summer Series events are single day

events that are organized through Oregon Junior Golf and managed by the host

club. Each event includes 18-holes of golf (9-holes for Pee Wees), lunch, and

awards. Winning a Summer Series event will earn you a birth into Charlotte’s

Tournament of Champions at the end of the Summer.

EJ PLAYDAYS

EJ PlayDays are a series of 9-hole “non-competitive” tournaments that are

meant for beginner to intermediate youth golfers that are eager to test their

skills on the golf course and meet other youth golfers.

Although the Rules of Golf are encouraged in EJ PlayDay events, they are not

mandatory. The goal of these events are to provide a stress-free environment

for youth to experience an enjoyable golf outing. The courses chosen are set

up at a very short yardage and are able to accommodate the majority of

beginner golfers. Parents are also allowed to assist/caddy in these events,

unlike in Majors or the Summer Series where they are not.

WINTER SERIES

Similar to the Summer Series, the Winter Series are 1-day tournaments at

various courses around Oregon & SW Washington. All Winter Series events

are scored using a custom Stableford format. Similar to Majors, the OJG Staff,

volunteers, and rules officials will be present at all Winter Series events.

WHAT TOURNAMENTS SHOULD I PLAY IN?



MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

June 6-7 Centennial Jr. Championship Medford, OR Centennial Golf Club

June 16-

17 Peter Jacobsen Jr. Challenge Corvallis, OR Trysting Tree Golf Club

June 23-

25 23rd Oregon Jr. Stroke Play Newberg, OR Chehalem Glenn Golf Course

June 29-

July 3 90th Bob Norquist Junior Amateur Woodburn, OR OGA Golf Course

July 6-7 Central Willamette Jr. Champion-

ship Canby/Molalla Willamette Valley CC/Arrowhead GC

July 13-

14 Southern Oregon Jr. Championship Medford, OR Rogue Valley Country Club

July 15-

16 Klamath Basin Jr. Championship Klamath Falls, OR Running Y Ranch Resort

July 20-

21 Central Oregon Jr. Championship

Prineville/

Redmond Meadow Lakes/Eagle Crest Resort

July 27-

28 Portland City/Bob Allard Memorial Portland, OR Rose City Golf Course

June 18th Glendoveer Junior Portland, OR Glendoveer Golf & Tennis Club

June 19th Heron Lakes Junior Portland, OR Heron Lakes Golf Club (Greenback)

July 8th Mountain View Junior Boring, OR Mountain View Golf Course

July 10th Michelbook Junior McMinnville, OR Michelbook Country Club

July 22nd Peter DeMarco McNary Salem, OR McNary Golf Course

July 30th The Dalles Junior The Dalles, OR The Dalles Country Club

Aug. 3rd RiverRidge Junior Eugene, OR RiverRidge Golf & Event Center

Aug. 4th Diamond Woods Junior Monroe, OR Diamond Woods Golf Club

Aug. 5th Pendleton Junior Pendleton, OR Pendleton Country Club

Aug. 6th Wildhorse Junior Pendleton, OR Wildhorse Resort Golf Course

Aug. 10th Rock Creek Junior Portland, OR Rock Creek Country Club

Aug. 11th Charbonneau Junior Wilsonville, OR Charbonneau Golf Club

Aug. 13th Coos Junior Coos Bay, OR Coos Golf Club

Aug. 17th Salishan Junior Gleneden Beach, OR The Golf Links at Salishan Resort

Aug. 18th Florence Junior Florence, OR Florence Golf Links

Aug. 19th Joe English/Ocean Dunes Florence, OR Ocean Dunes Golf Links

Aug. 24th Persimmon Junior Gresham, OR Persimmon Country Club

Aug. 25th Quail Valley Junior Banks, OR Quail Valley Golf Course

Aug. 26th Santiam Junior Stayton, OR Santiam Golf Club

Sept. 26th Charlotte’s TOC Salem, OR Creekside Country Club

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

SUMMER SERIES



June 15th Eastmoreland Golf Course Portland, OR

June 23rd OGA Golf Course Woodburn, OR

June 30th Colwood Golf Center Portland, OR

July 8th Mountain View Golf Course Boring, OR

July 13th Lake Oswego Muni Golf Course Lake Oswego, OR

July 14th Sah Hah Lee Golf Course Clackamas, OR

July 20th Woodburn Estates Golf Club Woodburn, OR

July 21st Kohl Creek Golf Course Wilsonville, OR

July 28th The Children’s Course Gladstone, OR

July 30th The Dalles Country Club The Dalles, OR

Aug. 3rd RiverRidge Golf Complex Eugene, OR

Aug. 13th Coos Golf Club Coos Bay, OR

May TBD Optimist International Junior Qualifying Forest Hills Golf Club Cornelius, OR

May 30-31 PNW Junior PGA Championship OGA Golf Course Woodburn, OR

June 15 U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying Creekside GC Salem, OR

June 15 U.S. Girls Junior Amateur Qualifying Creekside GC Salem, OR

June 16-17 IMG Academy Junior World Qualifying Trysting Tree GC Corvallis, OR

July 4-10 IMG Junior World Championships Torrey Pines La Jolla, CA

July 28-31 Junior PGA Championship (Girls) PGA Golf Club Port St. Lucie, FL

July 20-25 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship Hazeltine National GC Chaska, MN

July 13-18 US Girls Junior Amateur Championship Eisenhower GC Colorado Springs,

July 13-16 Junior PGA Championship (Boys) PGA Golf Club Port St. Lucie, FL

Aug. 17-21 PNGA Junior Boys Amateur Palouse Ridge GC Pullman, WA

Aug. 17-21 PNGA Junior Girls Amateur Palouse Ridge GC Pullman, WA

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE EJ PLAYDAYS

QUALIFIERS, REGIONALS, & NATIONAL EVENTS



June 20th Broken Top Golf Club Bend, OR

June 28th Salem Golf Club Salem, OR

July 2nd Colwood Golf Center Portland, OR

Aug. 10th Meriwether National GC Hillsboro, OR

April 5th Augusta National Golf Club Augusta, GA

Sept. 20th Pebble Beach Golf Links Pebble Beach, CA

SUB-REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE

REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE

NATIONAL FINALS

Drive, Chip and Putt is a free youth golf development initiative aiming

to help younger generations begin their lifelong connection with golf by

providing a fun, interactive platform for participants of all skill levels.

Open to boys and girls ages 7-15, local qualifying will take place

throughout all 50 states during the months of May, June, July, and

August. The top performers at the local level will advance through sub-

regional and regional qualifiers at some of the country’s best

championship venues in July/August and September, respectively. The

top 80 performers – 40 boys and 40 girls – will earn an invitation to the

National Finals at Augusta National on Sunday, April 5th, the eve of

the 2021 Masters.

Registration for the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt is open! To sign up

visit www.drivechipandputt.com

LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE

DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT



In 2020, OJG will process all entries for OJG Majors, OJG Summer Series and

EJ PlayDay events online through your player account. You may also

withdraw online. Starting times are provided approximately five days prior to

each event.

PLAYER ACCOUNT

You will want to familiarize yourself with Golf Genius, which is the

Tournament Software used for creating a player account, registering for events,

and more. Access to your Golf Genius player account will always be available

on our online schedule. Once logged-in, you will be able to signup for events,

edit your profile, and even upload a picture that will show up online when

others view your tournament scores! Please ensure you keep your username

and password private. *Note: Each golfer must create a Golf Genius player

account in order to participate in OJG Tournaments of all levels.

CONFIRMATION OF ENTRIES

For each entry you submit, you will receive an e-mail confirmation that will be

sent to the email listed in your account profile. You can change this e-mail

address at anytime by logging into your player account. After you have logged

into your profile, you can click on the “register” tab to edit your profile. Keep

in mind, a confirmation of entry is not the same as an approval. The

confirmation of entry simply means your entry has been received by OJG

Staff. Please see OJG criteria for approval of entries to learn more about the

process used to approve entries for each event.

LATE FEE POLICY (see page 16)

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY (see page 17)

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION



Online registration through Golf Genius will be used for all OJG tournaments.

All events will open for pre-registration on May 4th. Though you may pre-

register for our events beginning on May 4th, the official opening date will fall

into one of three waves as listed below. This will allow a junior or their

parents peace of mind and more flexibility by allowing sign-ups during a

"window of time" rather than on a single day.

APPROVAL OF ENTRIES

Oregon Junior Golf approves entries based on a combination of the player’s

Date of Entry and the player’s Priority Level ().

DATE OF ENTRY

An early Date of Entry is the best way to ensure your entry is approved for an

event. If you sign-up for an event on or after the Official Opening Date for

that event, your official Date of Entry will match the date you sign-up.

However, when entries are submitted during pre-registration, the Date of Entry

will match the Official Opening Date of the event.

EVENT DATES PRE-REGISTRATION OPENING DATE

Events prior to 6/27 May 4th May 11th

6/27 - 7/31 May 4th June 8th

8/1 or later May 4th July 13th

Pre-registration has been provided only for convenience. Though it allows

juniors and/or parents the convenience of submitting entries for most events

beginning May 4th, it does not guarantee approval into an event through early

entry.

For example, pre-registration will be available for the Central Oregon Junior

Championship beginning May 4th. However, the Official Opening Date for

this event is June 8th. All entries submitted on or before June 8th will have an

official Date of Entry of June 8th and all entries submitted after June 8th will

have a Date of Entry matching the date the entry is successfully submitted.

APPROVAL OF ENTRIES



In the event a division receives more entries with a date of entry matching the

official opening date than can be accommodated, Oregon Junior Golf will grant

entry to players in order of priority – all Priority 1 players will be approved

first, followed by Priority 2 players who will be approved second, and so on.

Priority 1 - Includes players who finished the 2019 season in the Top 15 of the 2019 Team Points List.

Priority 2 - Includes players pending eligibility for the 2020 Tournament of Champions (i.e. champions of both OJG Majors and OJG Summer Series events).

Priority 3 - Includes players who have participated in 3 or more Oregon Junior Golf Majors or Summer Series events in 2020. In the event that the above criteria fails to determine priority between entries received, the following method will be used to grant entry, in order: 1) The player who has participated in the greatest number of 2019 Majors and Sanctioned Tournament events will be approved, followed by the player who competed in the most 2018 Majors and Sanctioned Tournaments event days.

2) If players have participated in the same number of event days, the OJG Committee will consider equally the sportsmanship and level of play in prior tournaments giving more weight to performance in OJG events.

3) If the OJG Committee is still unable to clearly determine which player to approve, the oldest player will be approved for entry.

PRIORITY LEVELS



Due to an increased number of withdrawals and no shows in recent years, OJG will address withdrawals and no shows outside of this policy under OJG Code of Conduct. You may withdraw from an event prior to the start of an event for any reason, however you must follow one of the two options listed below or you will be in breach of the Code of Conduct. Just calling the golf course is not an acceptable method of withdrawal. STEP-BY-STEP ONLINE WITHDRAWAL PROCESS

1. Log-in to your player account at www.oregonjuniorgolf.org. 2. Click the “Event Registration” Tab on the left column. 3. Select the Directory of the event you are withdrawing from. 4. Click the “Edit” registration next to the event you wish to withdraw from. 5. Click on the “Action” drop down menu and select “Cancel Registration”. Once you complete the process you will receive an email confirmation of your withdrawal. You can process an online withdrawal until the closing deadline of the event. If you need to withdraw after the close of entry, please email [email protected] or call the OGA at (503) 981-4653 ext. 227. PHONE-IN WITHDRAWAL PROCESS

1. Call OJG at (503) 981-4653 ext. 227. 2. If your call is not answered, leave a message with the following information: A. Name & Phone Number B. GHIN Number C. Name & Date of the event D. Starting Time, if known E. Reason for your withdrawal. F. Day of event call Shanda’s cell number: (503) 314-7493

Online entries are accepted until 5:00 PM on the registration closing entry

deadline of the event. Late entries will be accepted and placed on an alternate’s

list to fill spots if they become available up until a time that the OJG Staff

establishes. Late entries will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by

the correct entry fee, plus an additional fee of $10.00. Players must contact the

OJG Staff in order to submit a late entry.

WITHDRAWALS & NO SHOWS

LATE FEE POLICY



Unless otherwise indicated on the online event information, practice rounds are

not included in your entry fee. If a special practice round rate has not been

arranged, at public facilities you are welcome to contact the host course to

schedule a practice round at the going rate. Please do not contact private

facilities requesting practice rounds.

OJG will occasionally block rooms for a discounted rate at particular events.

When successful at organizing a lodging discount, we will post the rate and

instructions on the online event information page.

All entries will be processed via credit card on our secure online payment

system. Note that OJG does not charge your credit card until the entry is

approved in the days after the registration deadline of 5:00 PM for each event.

Until the closing deadline, you may cancel/withdraw your entry without fee.

However, after the closing deadline, no refunds will be available except in the

case of a family emergency or medical emergency, where a $5 administrative

fee applies.

A family & medical emergency is defined as an event that is unforeseen,

may require immediate action, and is beyond the participants control.

OJG understands that all emergencies are unique and will treat every

withdrawal on a case-by-case basis.

Example of emergencies where a refund will be granted:

- An accidental injury occurs the day prior to the tournament.

- Family member falls seriously ill in the days leading up to the tournament.

Example of emergencies where a refund will not be granted:

- Participant has been sick the week leading up to the tournament and the day

before decides they can’t participate.

- Car breaks down and competitor has no mode of transportation to get to the

tournament.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

PRACTICE ROUNDS

LODGING



Age groups are determined by your age on the last scheduled day of a tourna-

ment. Age groups for OJG competitions are listed below except when noted

otherwise in an event’s description.

GIRLS AGE DIVISIONS

DIVISION AGE RANGE

PEE WEE GIRLS 8-9 YEARS OLD

PEE WEE GIRLS 10-11 YEARS OLD

INTERMEDIATE GIRLS 12-14 YEARS OLD

GIRLS 15-18 YEARS OLD

GIRLS OPEN DIVISION 12-18 YEARS OLD

DIVISION AGE RANGE

PEE WEE BOYS 8-9 YEARS OLD

PEE WEE BOYS 10-11 YEARS OLD

INTERMEDIATE BOYS 12-13 YEARS OLD

BOYS 14-15 YEARS OLD

JUNIOR BOYS 16-18 YEARS OLD

BOYS OPEN DIVISION 14-18 YEARS OLD

BOYS AGE DIVISIONS

In rare circumstances, OJG allows for particular individuals to play up an age

division. In order to be considered, the youth golfer must show evidence their

talent & maturity level are far superior to their current age group. The

application process is handled by the OJG Committee. Must be submitted by

April 1st.

AGE DIVISIONS

PLAYING UP AN AGE DIVISION



Open divisions are to provide more skilled and experienced juniors the

opportunity to compete against one another over a more challenging and longer

course.

Open divisions are available at all OJG Majors except the Oregon Junior

Stroke Play Championship. When events have Open divisions, junior team

points are only available to players competing in the Open division.

• The Open division is available to 12-18 year old girls with a handicap

index of 14.0 or less and 14-18 year old boys with a handicap index of 7.0

or less

• Girls should average 85 or less on a regulation course of approximately

5,900 yards or longer. Boys should average 80 or less on a regulation

course of approximately 6,600 yards.

• Course yardages will be approximately 5,900-6,100 yards for girls and

6,600-6,900 for boys.

While OJG believes it to be the player’s choice to compete within such

divisions, it is also our responsibility to restrict players from future enrollment

within that division if they do not meet these certain criteria:

• Any Open division player that scores over 100, will be required to

compete within their age division in the following Major.

• Girls scoring 95 or above in two separate rounds, will be required to

compete in her age division in the following Major. (Ex: Centennial 95-87

Southern Oregon 79-95)

• Boys scoring 90 or above in two separate rounds, will be required to

compete in his age division in the following Major. (Ex: Centennial 91-

90)

If any player breaches the policy listed above, they will receive an email from

OJG enforcing the Open division policy.

*The Open division is designed to better serve a broad skill level of players in

the best possible way. The Open division allows for players to compete at a

very high level on a course length that is suitable for review and analysis by

College coaches.

OPEN DIVISION REQUIREMENTS



Oregon Junior Golf takes pride in maintaining a positive, professional and

enjoyable experience for its players, parents and spectators. In order to

maintain this experience, it is essential that all players adhere to the OJG Code

of Conduct. Oregon Junior Golf is fortunate to have established and sustained

relationships with golf courses across Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is

because of this history and these relationships that OJG players, parents and

spectators are able to avail themselves to such a diverse collection of golf

courses at reasonable rates. As an organization, we recognize and appreciate

the graciousness of our host courses in donating their facilities. It is crucial

for OJG players to appreciate that we are guests at our host facilities.

Additionally, OJG players must understand and appreciate that they are

the face of Oregon Junior Golf. The conduct of players reflects directly upon

the Oregon Golf Association. To that end, all players will be responsible and

held accountable for their actions both on and off the course and course

property. The following Code of Conduct and disciplinary system shall be

adopted as a Local Rule which govern all OJG participants at Oregon Junior

Golf events. This Code of Conduct is intended to be an evolving system and

will certainly grow and expand with the future of golf.

TIER 1 INFRACTIONS Tier 1 infractions will not be tolerated. Such infractions include, but are not limited to:

- Abusive language (including defamation) towards OJG Staff affiliates,

volunteers, other players and/ or host facility personnel.

- Deliberately cheating; deliberate unreported Rules of Golf violations.

- Physical abuse and/ or threatening physical abuse.

- Bullying.

- Willful destruction of golf course property.

- Deliberately causing serious damage to a putting green.

- Use or association with drugs, alcohol, or smoking/chewing tobacco.

- Dishonesty and/or vandalism.

- Gambling.

- If two or more players deliberately agree to ignore any Rule or penalty they

know applies, they will be disqualified.

OJG Tournament Director and Rules Committee shall determine whether a

specific act constitutes a Tier 1 infraction. Upon the occurrence of a Tier 1

infraction, The Tournament Director shall immediately provide the player with

DISQUALIFICATION.

CODE OF CONDUCT



TIER 2 INFRACTIONS

Tier 2 infractions, while generally categorized as less serious than Tier 1

infractions, can qualify as a Tier 1 infraction if the OJG Tournament Director

and Rules Committee of the tournament determines that the subject conduct

was a willful, malicious, deliberately destructive and/ or otherwise severe

enough to qualify as a Tier 1 infraction. Tier 2 infractions include, but are not

limited to:

- Club throwing; dropping the club behind back on the follow-through,

slamming club into the ground.

- ”Throwing” golf ball in anger.

- Swearing or obscene vulgar language or gestures; displaying poor attitude.

- Disrespect to OJG affiliates, volunteers, officials, another player or host

facility.

- Willful golf course etiquette infractions (not replacing ball marks, littering,

failing to rake bunkers, failing to replace divots and otherwise failing to care

for the golf course).

- Willful conduct not becoming an Oregon Junior Golf player, such as

expressing anger, acting in anger, creating distractions or otherwise expressing

a temper tantrum.

- Soliciting advice from a spectator or coach.

PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF TIER 2 INFRACTIONS

FIRST INFRACTION: 1-STROKE PENALTY

SECOND INFRACTION: 2-STROKE PENALTY

THIRD INFRACTION: DISQUALIFICATION from event, possibility of

the next scheduled event, and potentially rest of the year if violation is flagrant.

*If competing in a multiple round event, an infraction will carry over to the

next round.

APPEAL PROCESS:

Appeals will only be handled in the scoring area at the completion of the

stipulated round. Once you have arrived at the scoring area, you will be

notified of any breach(es) and you may submit a written appeal to the

Committee before signing your scorecard and have not exited the scoring area.

If you leave the scoring area for any reason you may no longer submit an

appeal. An appeal will be the decision of the Rules Committee.

CODE OF CONDUCT



OJG has developed the following standard dress code that is in effect at all

OJG Summer Series, OJG Majors, and all USGA Qualifiers administered by

OJG Staff. Juniors who are at an event and fail to comply with this code may

not be permitted to play. This dress code will be in effect before, during and

after your round of golf and applies to all club premises.

Acceptable attire does not include denim, spandex body-wear, cut-offs, running

shorts, short-shorts, tank tops, halter tops, or tee-shirts. The OJG Committee

and OJG Staff has the right to deem attire inappropriate and if your attire is

unacceptable, you will not be permitted to compete. Please contact OJG Staff

with any questions, prior to arriving at a tournament site.

BOYS DRESS CODE

Bottoms: Acceptable attire includes neat and clean pants, slacks, cords, or

shorts, appropriately tailored. Shorts must be no more than 6 inches above the

top of the knee or 2 inches below the bottom of the knee. A belt must be worn

with all bottoms that have belt loops.

Tops: Acceptable tops include sweaters, sweatshirts and golf shirts with

collars. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Baseball style and similar styled

hats must be worn forward at all times and should be removed anytime you

enter a building.

Shoes must be worn at all times, however metal or traditionally designed spikes

are not permitted and their use will result in an immediate disqualification.

GIRLS DRESS CODE

Bottoms: Acceptable attire includes neat and clean skirts, pants, slacks, cords,

capris, or shorts, appropriately tailored and/or hemmed. Shorts and skirts must

be no shorter than mid-thigh. It is recommended shorts and skirts be no more

than 6 inches above the top of the knee. If you are unsure if your attire is

acceptable, it is recommended you bring an additional pair of pants to be sure

you will be able to compete.

Tops: Acceptable attire includes sweaters, sweatshirts and golf tops. Shirts do

not need to be tucked in, however the midriff must be covered at all times

(including during the swing).

Shoes must be worn at all times, however metal or traditionally designed spikes

are not permitted and their use will result in an immediate disqualification.

DRESS CODE FOR ALL

Players and Spectators are expected to follow the dress code (even if the golf

course may have a more lenient policy).

DRESS CODE



OJG only permits spectator carts when one of the riders has been issued a per-

manent or temporary DMV Disabled Person Parking Permit.

Spectator carts must stay on the cart path and remain 20 yards (60 feet) from

all players at all times and may not under any circumstances be used to

transport or carry anything for any player in the competition

Spectator carts are not to be used to shuttle other spectators around the course

and at no time should a cart be in motion without the disabled individual driv-

ing or riding. However, spectator carts may be used to provide transportation

in the event of a medical emergency to a player or another spectator.

If you wish to rent a cart, you must present your DMV permit in the golf shop

and pay any applicable cart rental fee which is determined by the host facility.

OJG encourages parents to attend and passively participate in spectating at our

events. However, please understand that spectators must never take action to

influence play in any way and must abide by the following rules. Failure to

follow the below rules may result in penalties and sanctions against both the

spectator and the player, including removal from the course.

I. Spectators may not leave the rough or the cart path during their time

on the course. They may not stand or walk in the following areas: the fairway,

teeing areas, fringe or putting greens and water hazards or bunkers.

II. Spectators must remain at least 20 yards (60 feet) from ALL players

when spectating. (Exception: Spectators may be located within 20 yards for

the following reasons only: Medical assistance, food, water or clothing

exchange and assisting players in searching for a ball.)

III. Spectators must not communicate (either visual or verbal) with any

player in a way that could influence or suggest how a player should play the

game. This includes information related to the Rules of Golf. Spectator carts

are not allowed. (Exception: with DMV/Disabled Sticker.)

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

SPECTATOR CART POLICY



OJG does not permit the use of golf carts at any of our events by players except

as permitted due to a medical condition. Please contact OJG for more

information. OJG does not permit the use of a caddie, except when players are

originally scheduled to play 36-holes in a single day. In such cases, the player

may select anyone to caddie except a parent, step-parent or guardian. The use

of pull carts are permitted at all times, though players must follow any course

specific rules governing their use. Players using pull carts should always avoid

tee boxes, the fringe, and the putting green.

If an event receives more entries than can be accommodated, some players will

be placed on a waiting list. These lists are maintained by division and your

place on the waiting list is determined by OJG criteria for approval of entries or

in the event of after close of entry based on cancellation in the division. All

players on the waiting list will be notified via email in the days leading up to

the event. The message will include the participants position on the waiting list

and instructions on what to do while awaiting your chance to be added.

All OJG tournaments include a small lunch and beverage. If this is not part of

your registration fee, this will be noted in your approval notification after the

close of entries. If you have any dietary needs or restrictions please make OJG

aware at least 1-week before the date of the event. We will do our best to

accommodate your dietary needs.

Starting times for upcoming events are made available in two ways on our

“Junior Golf Schedule.” To help you plan your day far in advance, general

times and teeing order will be available by clicking on an event. However,

exact times cannot be posted until all players are approved after the closing

deadline for an event. Exact times are posted approximately five days prior to

each event in the right hand column of each respective tournament.

At multiple round events, starting times for subsequent rounds will be posted

as soon as possible on the Junior Golf Schedule. Please understand that OJG

Staff may be delayed for numerous reasons during an event and will post them

once they are finalized.

WAITING LIST

STARTING TIMES

CADDIES, CARTS, & PULL CARTS

FOOD & BEVERAGE



At all OJG Majors, a tie for first in any division will de decided by a hole-by-

hole sudden death playoff. If more than two players are tied, the playoff will

only be used to determine the Champion. The Champion, following the

playoff, will receive an invitation to the Tournament of Major Champions.

All remaining places will be determined by the USGA recommendation on

how to handle a scorecard playoff, which is the following:

1st Tie Breaker: Last 9-holes

2nd Tie Breaker: Last 6-holes

3rd Tie Breaker: Last 3-holes

4th Tie Breaker: Final hole

If this method is used in competition with a multiple tee start, it is

recommended that the tie breakers listed above will always come from the

back-nine (Holes #10-18).

At OJG Summer Series Events, the OJG Staff will recommend that a tie for

first in any division be decided by an on-course playoff. However, if an on-

course playoff is not used, all players involved will be deemed the winner and

will each receive an invitation to Charlotte’s Tournament of Champions.

TIE BREAKERS

YARDAGES

Age & Division Distance

Boys Open Division (age 14-18) 6,600-6,900 yards

Junior Boys (age 16-18) 6,000-6,300 yards

Boys (age 14-15) 5,900-6,100 yards

Intermediate Boys (age 12-13) 5,600-5,800 yards

Girls Open Division (age 12-18) 5,900-6,100 yards

Girls (age 15-18) 5,000-5,400 yards

Intermediate Girls (age 12-14) 5,000-5,400 yards

Age & Division Distance

Pee Wee Boys (age 10-11) 2,400-2,600 yards

Pee Wee Boys (age 8-9) 2,400-2,600 yards

Pee Wee Girls (age 10-11) 2,400-2,600 yards

Pee Wee Girls (age 8-9) 2,400-2,600 yards

18-Hole Divisions

9-Hole Divisions



The following Pace of Play guidelines will be in effect at all OGA Adult

Championships and select Oregon Junior Golf Events.

Compliance with Pace of Play is the player’s responsibility. However, if you

feel a fellow competitor or opponent is unduly delaying your group, it is your

responsibility to notify the Committee as soon as practicable.

CHECKPOINT HOLES:

The Pace of Play Committee will designate four (4) holes on the course as

Pace of Play checkpoint holes. A Checkpoint Official will be stationed at each

checkpoint hole to monitor and indicate (if needed) a group’s position on the

course. A hole is deemed to be completed when the flagstick has been replaced

or the last ball has been retrieved from the hole.

MAXIMUM TIME:

The maximum time is defined by the time listed on your scorecard and relates

to the official time. The maximum time includes time spent searching for lost

balls, rulings and poor play. Each group is expected to play efficient golf in

order to “bank time” throughout the round. The maximum time may be

adjusted by the Committee.

OUT OF POSITION:

Lead Group –the lead group is out of position if they complete any checkpoint

hole over the maximum time.

Following Group– A following group is out of position if they complete any

checkpoint hole over the maximum time and are 15 minutes or more behind

the group in front (≤14:59 = In Position; ≥15:00 = Out of Position).

PENALTIES:

When a group misses their maximum time and is out of position, the group will

be notified by the checkpoint official that they may be in breach of the Pace of

Play Policy. Any group so notified may be monitored by a Rules Rover or

member of the Committee. A Rules Rover, when monitoring a group, may

individually time strokes made by a player(s). A time exceeding 40 seconds to

play a stroke may be considered excessive if the group becomes liable to penalty.

Information gathered at any time by a Rules Rover or a member of the Rules

Committee may be used by the Pace of Play Committee during the review process

to determine whether a group or player(s) is in breach of these guidelines.

PACE OF PLAY POLICY



If a group completes a checkpoint hole above the Maximum Time and is out of

position, the following penalties may be applied to the hole where the breach

occurred. Any penalties will be applied at the end of the round in the scoring

area.

1st missed checkpoint – Warning*

2nd missed checkpoint– Liable to a one stroke penalty

3rd breach – Liable for additional two stroke penalty

4th breach – Liable for disqualification

*If a group has cleared the first three check points but misses the final

check point and is out of position, the group is liable for a one stroke penalty.

APPEAL PROCESS:

1) Appeals will only be handled in the scoring area at the completion of the

stipulated round. Discussion of missed checkpoints during the round will only

cause further delay of the group.

2) Once you have arrived at the scoring area, you will be notified of any

breach(es) and you may submit a written appeal to the Committee before you

have exited the scoring area. If you leave the scoring area for any reason you

may no longer submit an appeal.

3) If the group misses more than one checkpoint, separate appeals must be

submitted and each will be addressed separately.

4) Appeals will be successful if there is evidence that the player or group was:

i. delayed by the Committee,

ii. delayed because of a circumstance beyond control of the player or

group; or

iii. delayed because of another player in the group.

NOTE: Appeals policy does not exclude a player from being assessed the

penalties under Rule 5.6A.

PACE OF PLAY POLICY



SUMMER SERIES POINTS CHAMPION

Starting in the summer of 2020, we are rebranding our Sanctioned Events into

the Summer Series. With this, we are adding season points award winners in

each of these divisions:

• Overall PW Boys

• Overall PW Girls

• Overall Boys

• Overall Girls

Not only will there be points awarded to the top 5 finishers in each age

division, but you can also receive additional points for volunteering for select

events.

For a further breakdown of the Summer Series Points Champion please see

page 32.

SUMMER SERIES POINTS



EARNING TEAM POINTS

OVERVIEW

Junior Team Points are awarded based on the point schedules at

selected events (available online in the Junior Points List

section). Two Junior Team Points Lists are maintained, one for girls

and one for boys. These lists will play an integral part of determining

which players are selected to represent Oregon Jr. Golf at regional and

international team competitions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

I. Only OJG Members are eligible to receive Junior Team Points.

II. Junior Team Points are awarded based on a player’s overall finish

within the Open Division of the player’s respective gender at all OJG

Majors except where noted below.

A. At the Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur, Junior Team

Points are awarded by division in the Championship flights

for match play. However, during stroke play qualifying, points

are awarded by gender based on the overall finish of all

players of the same gender playing in the Open Divisions.

B. At the Oregon Junior Stroke Play and USGA Junior

Amateur qualifying, points are awarded based on finish within

your gender as these events do not use divisions.

C. At the US Junior Amateur Qualifier and US Girls’ Junior

Qualifier hosted by OJG, points are awarded only to OJG

Members based on their finish among other OJG Members,

not based on their finish among the entire field. Those

competing at a qualifier not run by OJG, a limited number of

points will be awarded if they were to qualify or earn an

alternate position.

III. All team competitions OJG currently participates in require that

players are under the age of 19. Depending on the date of a player’s

19th birthday, he or she may not be eligible for selection to some team

competitions even though the points earned may merit selection. In

addition, players may not participate on a team if they have already

matriculated in a college or university.

IV. All players selected must be a permanent resident living within the

OGA’s region of Oregon and SW Washington. Special consideration

may be given to unusual or unique circumstances.



1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

GIRLS 100 80 65 40 30 25 20 15 10 5

BOYS 100 80 65 40 30 25 20 15 10 5

ALL 36-HOLE MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Includes the following Championships:

Centennial Junior, Peter Jacobsen Challenge, Central Willamette Junior,

Southern Oregon Junior, Klamath Basin Junior, Central Oregon Junior,

Portland City/Bob Allard Memorial.

WIN RUNNER UP SEMI

FINALIST

QUARTER

FINALIST 1ST ROUND

GIRLS

OPEN

(15-18) 150 120 75 40 20

BOYS

(14-18) 40 25 20 10 -

BOYS OPEN

(14-18) 150 120 75 40 20

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

GIRLS 150 120 100 80 65 40 30 25 20 15 10 5

BOYS 150 120 100 80 65 40 30 25 20 15 10 5

90TH BOB NORQUIST OREGON JUNIOR AMATEUR

Stroke Play Qualifying

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th 11th-15th

GIRLS

OPEN 50 40 30 20 15 10 5

BOYS OPEN 50 40 30 20 15 10 5

23RD OREGON JUNIOR STROKE PLAY

TEAM POINTS SCHEDULE

90TH BOB NORQUIST OREGON JUNIOR AMATEUR

Match Play



1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

GIRLS JUNIOR AM 80 65 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

BOYS JUNIOR AM 80 65 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

USGA JUNIOR AMATEUR QUALIFIER

QUALIFY ALTERNATE

GIRLS JUNIOR AM 50 25

BOYS JUNIOR AM 50 25

USGA JUNIOR AMATEUR QUALIFIER (if not hosted by OJG)

USGA JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

WIN RUNNER

UP

SEMI

FINALIST

QUARTER

FINALIST

1ST

ROUND

GIRLS 150 120 75 40 20

BOYS 150 120 75 40 20

IMG ACADEMY JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (age 15-18 only)

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

GIRLS 150 120 100 80 65 40 30 25 20 15 10 5

BOYS 150 120 100 80 65 40 30 25 20 15 10 5




WIN RUNNER

UP

SEMI

FINALIST

QUARTER

FINALIST

WOMEN 150 120 90 60

MEN 150 120 90 60

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-

10th

WOMEN 100 70 50 30 20 10

MEN 100 70 50 30 20 10

OREGON STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP


SUMMER SERIES POINTS CHAMPION

OREGON AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

PW Divisions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

PW 10-11 75 60 45 30 15

PW 8-9 50 40 30 20 10

Girls 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Girls 15-18 300 270 225 175 115

Int. Girls 12-14 200 180 150 115 75

Boys 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Jr. Boys 16-18 300 270 225 175 115

Boys 14-15 200 180 150 115 75

Int. Boys 12-13 150 125 100 75 50

*Season points will be awarded for volunteering



1 Graham Moody Vancouver, WA 473.75

2 Brandon Eyre Salem, OR 391.125

3 Collin Hodgkinson Beaverton, OR 387.5

4 Johnny Ward Lake Oswego, OR 321.25

5 Mateo Fuenmayor Beaverton, OR 285.625

6 Nicholas Watts Springfield, OR 255

7 Danny Hext Beaverton, OR 252.5

8 Sam Renner Bend, OR 235

9 Mason Bonn Sherwood, OR 196.25

10 Ethan Tseng Portland, OR 195

11 Brody Marconi Portland, OR 180

12 Naoki Easterday Portland, OR 176.25

13 Arnav Reddy Eugene, OR 170

14 Owen Huntington Camas, WA 147.5

15 Riggs Loftin Medford, OR 123.125

1 Kyra Ly Portland, OR 375

2 Mary Scott Wolfe Beaverton, OR 325

3 Franca Polla Portland, OR 300

4 Alexa Udom Portland, OR 262.5

5 Yvonne Vinceri Portland, OR 261.67

6 Baylee Hamericksen Medford, OR 190

7 Emily Song Beaverton, OR 155

8 Minny Byun Albany, OR 150

9 Olivia Venderby West Linn, OR 117.5

10 Elli Gordon Dallas, OR 100

11 Hannah Lim Happy Valley, OR 73.75

12 Jade Gruher Camas, WA 63.75

13 Elise Deschaine Portland, OR 62.5

14 Alexandra Tomita Happy Valley, OR 55

15 Tabetha Kang Tigard, OR 50

BOYS GIRLS

2019 FINAL POINTS LEADERBOARD



2020 NORTH PACIFIC LADIES

TEAM MATCHES Skaggit Valley Golf & CC

Burlington, WA

May 23-24, 2020

EVENT DESCRIPTION: These matches feature an

elite group of 24 junior girls selected from the Pacific

Northwest and British Columbia. The field consists of

six girls from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British

Columbia.

OJG covers all expenses including transportation, hous-

ing, and meals for all the juniors selected to represent

Oregon.

HOW TO QUALIFY: The selection of the 2020

Oregon team is based on the final 2019 Junior Team

Points List. The 2021 team will be selected based on

the Girls Team Points List from the upcoming 2020

season.

GIRLS JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP Banbury GC - Eagle, ID

July 20-23, 2020

EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Girls Junior America’s

Cup was established in 1978. Today the tournament

brings girls together from various states and countries

fostering new friendships and mutual respect. Each

team consists of four girls from each state/country.

These golfers exemplify not only outstanding skill and

experience, but also true sportsmanship, discipline,

courtesy, and strength of character. OJG covers all

expenses including transportation, housing, and meals

for the juniors selected. OJG receives significant

support from Nike Golf who provides team uniforms

and Jones golf bags to the Oregon Team.

HOW TO QUALIFY: The 2020 team selections will

be based on the Junior Team Points Lists at the

conclusion of the Oregon Junior Stroke Play

Championship. Selections will be announced during

the awards ceremony of the Oregon Junior Amateur on

July 3, 2020.

GIRLS TEAM EVENTS



BOYS JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP

Genoa Lakes Golf Club

Reno, NV

July 26-30, 2020

EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Junior America’s Cup

showcases the best junior golfers throughout the

western region. The competition brings together an elite

international field of 17 teams of the top four boys

representing 12 Western States, two Canadian

Provinces, and Mexico competing in a team format.

Team results based on the lowest three gross scores of

the four team members. Competitors also compete for

low individual medalist honors, the Sally Pini Award.

JAC Alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and

Fred Couples, to name a few.

HOW TO QUALIFY: The 2020 team selections will

be based on the Junior Team Points List at the

conclusion of the Oregon Junior Amateur on July 3,

2020. Selections will be announced during the awards

ceremony.

52nd HOGAN CUP TEAM MATCHES Riverside Golf & Country Club

Portland, OR - Aug. 7-9, 2020

EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Hogan Cup 36-hole

team matches pit the best junior golfers from the

Western United States and Canada against each other in

a team format with the three lowest scores each day

determining the team total. The event began in 1969 as

a partnership between Riverside Golf & Country Club

and the Oregon Golf Association in commemoration of

the achievements and contributions to the sport by

Eddie Hogan, Riverside’s long-time Head Golf

Professional. Hogan Cup alumni include Tiger Woods,

Fred Couples, Bryson DeChambeau, and Peter

Jacobsen, to name a few.

HOW TO QUALIFY: Rank in the Top 8 in points at

the conclusion of the Bob Allard Portland City

Championship and not have any major previous

breeches of OJG’s Code of Conduct (as determined by

the OJG Committee).

BOYS TEAM EVENTS



The Junior Golf Committee will make a selection to award one girl and one

boy OJG Player of the Year. The Player of the Year will be determined by

vote from the OJG Executive Committee.

YEAR GIRLS WINNERS BOYS WINNERS

2019 Kyra Ly - Portland, OR Graham Moody - Vancouver, WA

2018 Victoria Gailey - Tigard, OR Nate Stember - Portland, OR

2017 Ellie Slama - Salem, OR Craig Ronne - Klamath Falls, OR

2016 Ellie Slama - Salem, OR Spencer Tibbits - Vancouver, WA

2015 Ellie Slama - Salem, OR Spencer Tibbits - Vancouver, WA

2014 Ellie Slama - Salem, OR Riley Elmes - Lake Oswego, OR

Named after long time Director of Oregon Junior Golf

Charlotte Plank, Charlotte’s Tournament of Champions

is an invitation only golf tournament held at the end of

each Summer. Plank held her position as the Director of

OJG from 1986-2010 and established many of the

tournaments that remain on the schedule in 2020. To

this day, she’s still an avid golfer and supporter of OJG.

To qualify for this event, golfers must finish 1st place in

their division in at least one Summer Series Event

during the Summer of 2020.

September 26, 2020 - Creekside Country Club (Salem, OR).

CHARLOTTE’S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

OJG PLAYER OF THE YEAR



All multiple day stroke-play events are submitted to Junior Golf Scoreboard

for amateur golf rankings. This includes all OJG Majors (with the exception of

the Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur) for all divisions (excluding Pee Wee

Divisions). Please visit www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com for results.

Junior Golf Scoreboard is one of multiple rankings used by collegiate coaches

in their recruiting process.

The AJGA would like to recognize and award Performance Stars to OJGers in

2020. Please note: The 2020 OJG Schedule is currently under review by the

AJGA. The AJGA has made several updates with their new Performance

Based Entry Recognition System (PBERS) to be rolled out in 2020.

AJGA Stars will be published on the OGA Website once approved for OJG

events.

AJGA PERFORMANCE BASED ENTRY

JUNIOR GOLF SCOREBOARD

http://www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com



YOUTH ON

COURSE



WHAT IS YOUTH ON

COURSE?

Youth on Course is all about access. YOC helps eliminate costs as a barrier of

entry into the game of subsidizing rounds so youth can play for $5 or less at

1,200 courses nationwide, including over 70 courses in Oregon and Southwest

Washington.

HOW DO I BECOME A YOC MEMBER?

Join Oregon Junior Golf!!! Once a member you will receive a YOC card.

WHERE DO I GET THE YOC APP?

Search for the “Youth on Course Member App” in the App Store/Play Store.

Once downloaded, login or create an account. YOC MEMBERS MUST

BRING EITHER THEIR 2020 YOC CARD OR THE APP TO THE

GOLF COURSE WHEN YOU CHECK-IN.

WHERE CAN I FIND A LIST OF LOCAL COURSES/AND THEIR

PLAYING RESTRICTIONS?

Each golf course decides when YOC members are allowed to play at their

facility. The Oregon Junior Golf website will keep an up to date account of all

Youth on Course partnering facilities in Oregon & SW Washington as well as

their restrictions. All partnering facilities can be found through the YOC app.

www.oga.org/junior-golf/yoc_listing

Please respect the tee time restrictions and guidelines established by each

Youth on Course partnering facility. As a YOC cardholder you are

representing OJG. Please act accordingly and show respect and gratitude to

each host facility.

Image of the 2020

Youth on Course Card

(Right)

YOUTH ON COURSE

2020



What are the Age requirements to participate in YOC?

Age requirements for Youth on Course participants are between Age 7 to Age

18 (and terminates when a player begins college). Please refer to the YOC

Golf Course Directory to ensure age permission for each particular course, as a

select few golf courses have an adjusted age agreement.

What if the Golf Course is Busy?:

The YOC program provides you access only if there are open tee times when

you wish to play. Please be prepared for this possibility if you have arranged

to be dropped off and picked up.

Can I Play With Other YOC Card Holders and/or Friends or Family?:

Yes, however, only Youth on Course Members who show their member card

to the golf course will be able to access the $5 fee.

What is a GHIN Number?

Your GHIN # will also be your Member # for Youth on Course. For more

information see Handicapping pg. 43.

How Long Will My Member Card Be Valid?:

2020 YOC membership will be valid through the calendar year. Whether you

sign up in February or October your card will still expire at the end of 2020.

How do I prove I’m a YOC Member to a Partnering Facility?

Provide the golf course with your 2020 YOC card or show you are a member

through the YOC app.

YOC FAQ



In 2019 Youth on Course reimbursed over $70,000 of green fee subsidies to

participating facilities in Oregon & SW Washington. Oregon Junior Golf

wouldn’t be able to subsidize this incredible program without the financial

support of The Jacobsen Youth Initiative.

With the Jacobsens’ support, we have been able to provide local youth with

nearly 30,000 rounds of golf (for $5 or less) over the past six years.

Thank you to David, Peter, and the entire Jacobsen family for their time and

effort to support youth golf in our area. Youth on Course wouldn’t be possible

without your generous support and assistance.

David Jacobsen and four young golfers in the Erling Jacobsen Tour’s

2019 Play-With-A-Pro Day at Meriwether National.

JACOBSEN YOUTH INITIATIVE



HANDICAPPING



We have a new World Handicap System starting January 1, 2020. Every player

wants to enjoy a fair game on any golf course, throughout the world. The

World Handicap System is the best method to allow all players to compete

equitably, wherever you are located. Even though you will have your own

GHIN number which enables you to post scores and build your own record, a

handicap is more than just a personal possession. Because you will likely be

playing against and with others in both casual play and in competition, a

handicap is ultimately shared and communal. This is why it is very important

to be honest and thorough in posting all of your scores and in following the

rules of the Handicap System.

WHAT IS A HANDICAP INDEX?

A Handicap Index indicates a measurement of a player’s potential ability, and

is not about determining averages. It is expressed as a number taken to one

decimal place (example: 10.4). A Handicap Index is a great way to track your

improvement, because it indicates your best performance – what you will play

to approximately one out of four or five rounds. The maximum Handicap

Index for both men (boys) and women (girls) is 54.0.

HOW MANY SCORES DOES IT TAKE TO PRODUCE A HANDICAP

INDEX?

The minimum number of scores to establish a Handicap Index will be three 18

hole rounds made up of any combination of 9 or 18 hole scores. Once this

occurs, you will be issued a Handicap Index. Indexes are updated daily

throughout the OGA’s active season (March 1 – November 30). Keep playing

and posting! It’s fun to see your Handicap Index change.

WHAT IS A GHIN NUMBER?

GHIN stands for “Golf Handicap Information Network”. It is a service that the

USGA started over 30 years ago to assist golf associations like the OGA. The

World Handicap System is the set of rules, procedures and formulas for

handicapping, and GHIN in turn crunches all of the numbers. Each OJG

member has a specific GHIN number to post scores to. It is your record to

maintain and be responsible for, but it is open to review by others.

HANDICAPPING FAQ



WHY DO I HAVE A HANDICAP INDEX AND A COURSE

HANDICAP?

A Handicap Index represents potential playing ability and is based on a

standard calculation for everyone who has one. A Course Handicap represents

a whole number of strokes needed on a specific set of tees, based on that tee’s

Slope Rating. You never actually play with your Handicap Index, but you need

it to convert to a Course Handicap so you can use it to play. There are several

ways to convert an Index to a Course Handicap, but the common method is to

use a Course Handicap Table (Slope Chart) found posted at every golf course,

or through the GHIN mobile app.

WHAT IS COURSE RATING AND SLOPE RATING?

Each golf course is rated following USGA standards and procedures,

measuring length and evaluating obstacles such as bunkers, trees, water

hazards and green surface and size. This assessment gives us two important

numbers that are part of the handicap formula. One is Course Rating, which is

denoted as a number taken to one decimal place, like 70.1, and Slope Rating,

which is denoted as a whole number, such as 125. Look at a scorecard from

your favorite course, and you’ll see these numbers listed, usually by each set of

tees for both men and women. For example, at the OGA Golf Course, the

men’s #3 tee rating is 70.1/127, and the women’s #3 tee rating is 75.6/138.

Because Course Rating and Slope Rating are crucial to the Handicap Index

formula, it is very important that you post your score using the correct

information provided.

IF I AM PLAYING A SET OF TEES THAT IS NOT RATED FOR MY

GENDER, CAN I STILL POST THE SCORE?

Yes. The OGA is able to provide a Course Rating and Slope Rating for those

sets of tees that are yet unrated for either men (boys) or women (girls). This happens sometimes where you will see a rating for women only on the forward set, and for men only from the set farthest back. Contact us whenever you

cannot locate a Course Rating or Slope Rating on a scorecard or a database.

HANDICAPPING FAQ



WHAT IS NET DOUBLE BOGEY?

Net Double Bogey. Before a Handicap Index is established a maximum score

for each hole is (par + 5). An example would be if you were playing on a Par 5

and shot a 12, for Handicap purposes you would input a score of 10 or the

GHIN mobile app will automatically adjust that for you. If you have an

established handicap, the maximum score you can input is net double bogey

(Par + 2 Strokes + Any Handicap stroke(s) that the player receives on that

hole.) For example, if my Handicap Index is a 10.5 and I’m playing a set of

tees with a Slope Rating of 125, my Course Handicap is a 12. If you were

playing on a Par 4 with a Stroke Index Allocation of 5 your net double bogey

score would be (4 + 2 + 1 = 7). This keeps an exceptionally bad hole score

from changing your Handicap Index too much and sets a maximum number

that a player can post on any hole depending on that player’s Course Handicap.

Figuring this out is easier than it sounds! Remember to start with your

Handicap Index, then convert it to a Course Handicap using a Slope Chart.

Posting Scores for Unfinished Holes & Holes Not Played the World Handicap

System requires players to post scores for all rounds where 14 or more holes

have been played. In Match Play, holes are often conceded before they are

completed or, the match can end before all the holes have been played. So,

how do you post a score for those holes where you picked up your ball or those

you didn’t play at all because the match ended?

HANDICAPPING FAQ



UNFINISHED HOLES

A player who starts, but does not complete a hole or is conceded a stroke must

record for handicap purposes the most likely score (*see definition below). On

the scorecard, an “X” should precede this score. There is no limit to the

number of unfinished holes a player may have in a round, provided that failure

to finish a hole is not for the purpose of handicap manipulation.

MOST LIKELY SCORE

The most likely score should have an "X" preceding the number. For example,

player A is just off the green in two strokes, and player A’s partner just holed

out for a two; therefore, player A decides to pick up. Player A determines the

most likely score would have been to chip on and two putt; therefore, player A

will record an X-5 on the scorecard (two strokes already taken plus three more

strokes to complete the hole). Player A does not automatically put down net

double bogey. First, player A determines the most likely score and then after

the round checks to see if the most likely score is above the net double bogey

limit.

HOLES NOT PLAYED

If a player does not play a hole, the score recorded for that hole for handicap

purposes must be net par. This hole score, when recorded on the scorecard,

should be preceded by an "X." Example: Player A beats Player B 4 and 3 in a

singles match so neither of them played holes 16, 17 or 18. Player B was

entitled to receive one stroke on 16 (a par 4) and 18 (a par 5). For 16, Player B

would record “X-5” (4 plus 1) on her scorecard and on 18 she would record “X

-6” (5 plus 1).

WHAT IS A PLAYING CONDITIONS CALCULATION?

Playing Conditions Calculation or PCC will adjust score differentials to better reflect the player’s actual performance when abnormal playing conditions

cause scores to be unusually high or low on a given day. The PCC will be simple and conservative in nature and will be applied in integer values, -1, +2 etc. There must be eight scores submitted on a given day for PCC to be

considered so make sure you post those scores!

UNFINISHED HOLES



GIVING BACK TO

OREGON

JUNIOR GOLF



WE NEED YOUR HELP!

One of our biggest fundraisers of the year comes from the LPGA Cambia

Portland Classic!

Since 1992 Oregon Junior Golf has provided the standard bearers for the

LPGA event. In 2020 we are again in NEED of your support by volunteering

to be a Standard Bearer. What is a Standard Bearer? This is an extremely high-

profile volunteer position. Standard Bearers will be in the middle of the action

and in a unique position to see the event from inside the ropes. The job is to

carry a scoreboard (standard) to inform the spectators of the golfers’ score in

each group.

This event is critical in the continued growth and success of the Oregon Junior

Golf program. The donation from the LPGA Cambia Portland Classic allows

for: scholarships, juniors to participate in the North Pacific Junior Ladies Team

Matches, Junior IMG Academy World Golf Championship, Junior Americas

Cup Team, Girls’ Junior Americas Cup Team and the Eddie Hogan Cup Team

Matches just to name a few.

This year’s tournament will be Thursday, September 10th—Sunday,

September 13th. On Thursday and Friday, we need approximately 150

standard bearers per day. We know school is back in session, but you don’t get

the opportunity to meet and walk inside the ropes with the top LPGA players

every day.

Please save these dates and we look forward to seeing you inside the ropes for

the 2020 Cambia Portland Classic!

PORTLAND CLASSIC FUNDRAISER



EVENT VOLUNTEERS

Without the assistance of the TAG (Tournament Assistance Group), it would

be impossible to provide the enjoyable experience juniors have come to expect

at OJG Majors.

Additionally, at each event there is always a need for walking scorers with Pee-

Wee groups. This is a wonderfully rewarding position that serves a critical

function helping our youngest members around the course. As a parent for our

Pee-Wee players, you will often be asked to help in this function at events

where your child is participating.

WHAT TASKS DO OJG TAG TEAM VOLUNTEERS PERFORM?

OJG’s Tag Team Volunteers are instrumental in preparing for and hosting a

successful golf tournament. Volunteers are always given a specific task to

focus on during the tournament. A few of the more notable roles include:

STEVE HAGEN

2019 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

OGA TAG TEAM

• Starter

• Rules Official

• Registration

• Checkpoint Official

• Scoring Official

• Forecaddie



EVENT DESCRIPTION

The OJG Marathon is an annual fundraiser that features teams (of two golfers)

that are willing and eager to fundraise for OJG and play 100-holes of golf in a

single day.

In the weeks leading up to the OJG Marathon, participants are asked to receive

monetary pledges in support of their mission to finish 100-holes in a single

day. Prizes and awards are handed out to teams that can meet specific

fundraising goals.

The format is a 2-person best ball in which partners are asked to play 50-holes

each (combined 100-holes). The day also includes complimentary food/drink

throughout the day, tee prizes, on course contests, and an awards banquet.

The team of Adam Wrenn and Tanner Overby (pictured above) raised

$2,500 and earned the honors of being 2019’s top fundraising team.

Congratulations and thank you for your continued support of the Oregon

Junior Golf Program!

OJG 100-HOLE MARATHON



This fall, eight golf-loving supporters—"Hikers"—took on the formidable challenge of playing 100 holes of golf (walking!) in one day to raise money and awareness for Youth on Course.

The event took place at the Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club (North Course) on Oct. 4th. All eight golfers managed to complete the challenge in under 12 hours while each walking over 60,000 steps and 25 miles!

Congratulations to Gretchen Johnson for earning a trip to Pebble Beach for generating over $10,000 in pledges.

YOC 100-HOLE HIKE

Gretchen Johnson $25,964

Chris Hamilton $3,128

Kris Turner $2,661

Kevin Jones $2,525

Tyler Morse $2,250

Chris Garrison $2,000

Anthony Congi $1,500

Justin Ratte $1,478

https://youthoncourse.org/



AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products,

prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you

shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the

purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your

choice. Search “Oregon Junior Golf” in the AmazonSmile charitable directory.

The Oregon Junior Golf Fund, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit,

meaning all individual monetary donations are tax deductible.

Please think of the OJG Fund next time you are considering making a

donation. Donations can be made through the OJG website, over the phone

with a credit card, or by check through the mail. Upon delivery of the

donation, OJG will send the donor a thank you letter and acknowledgment

letter for your donation. These letters will contain our tax information which is

necessary for making your donation tax deductible.

A Charitable Bequest is a written statement in a will which directs that a gift be

made to a charity upon the death of the person who made the will. Bequests

can be a monetary amount or a specific piece of property.

Contact Shanda Imlay with questions about a charitable bequest with OJG.

AMAZON SMILE

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

CHARITABLE BEQUEST



THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS LISTED

BELOW. WITHOUT YOUR ASSISTANCE, OUR PRO-

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