The 2010 Toyota TGA Junior Tour is open to Boys and Girls ages 4-18. Anyone who has attended college is NOT eligible to compete. The age group you will compete in is determined by your age as of the last day of your respective divisions season-ending championship. The age groups for the 2010 season are: Divisions of Play Masters Division The Masters Division is the highest form of competition offered by the Toyota TGA Junior Tour. This division is designed for the lower handicapped players ages 12-18. These players should have a proven ability to compete at a high level and a strong will to excel in tournament conditions. The Toyota TGA Junior Tour expects Masters Division players to be exemplary role models for all players. Players must be very knowledgeable of the USGA Rules of Golf as well as the etiquette and traditions of the game that are guarded so strongly by the Tennessee Golf Association. The Tour Division is the most comprehensive division offered by the Toyota TGA Junior Tour. This division is designed for players ages 10 to 18 that are fairly skilled in the game of golf, but in the process of developing their competitive game. These players traditionally have higher handicaps and are less experienced in tournament golf. Please review the chart below to see if your ability falls into this category. With the wide range of ability levels within the Tour Division we recommend to those on the bubble to move up to the Masters Division to have an opportunity to increase their skill level. If a player feels they would like to move up, please call the office at 615-790-3336 and talk with the Tour staff to put your name on the "Masters Division Eligibility List". For a further explanation of the Tour Division click here. The Micro Division is designed for players 8-11 years old of all ability levels. Micro Division players will compete on Par 3, Executive and Regulation size golf courses. Beginners are encouraged to sign up for the Par 3 courses so they can get accustomed to playing in tournaments at golf courses that are less challenging than others. More advanced players are STRONGLY encouraged to play longer courses to gain the best experience. The most advanced players may also choose to play up in the Tour Division (click here for Tour Division information) which play 9 holes from around 2,600 yards for the Boys and the most forward tee on a golf course for the girls. Determining the Appropriate Division To determine the appropriate division to play in, ask yourself the following questions: 1. What will be your age on the last day of your respective division championship? (see above) If you have any questions, please call the Toyota TGA Junior Tour office at 615-790-3336.
Eligibility
Master Division (Tournament of Champions): July 28, 2010
Tour Division (Regional Championships): July 23, 2010
Micro Division (Aspen Grove Challenge): July 25, 2010
Boys: 4-7, Micro: 8-9, 10-11, Tour: 10-13, 14-15, 16-18, Masters: 12-13, 14-15, 16-18
Girls: 4-7, Micro: 8-11, Tour: 11-14, 15-18, Masters: 12-14, 15-18
Players MUST be on the "Masters Division Eligibility List" in order to compete within this division. If your name is not on the list below your registration will be delayed.
2010 Masters Division Eligibility List
For a further explanation of both the Masters Divsion and developement of the "Master Division Eligibility List" click here.
Tour Division
Micro Division
4-7 Age Division
As the game of golf begins to reach even the youngest players, we are excited to provide them with a number of tournament opportunities. Our 4-7 age division is designed to encourage learning and enjoyment of the game rather than competition. Players will play six (6) holes and adults will be asked to caddie in order to assist the player in the learning process ONLY one (1) designated caddie will be able to give the player advice. The caddie will also be responsible for keeping score. Players are limited to twelve (12) strokes per hole, including whiffs.
For a further explanation of both the Micro Division and 4-7 Age Division click here.
2. What is your average score on the number of holes played from the designated yardage chart below?
3. If your average score is on the borderline, or wish to compete with better players, we suggest you move up to the Masters
Division in your age group.
Age Division Holes Played Approx. Yardage Avg. Score Should Be Boys 16-18 Masters 18 6,600 and above 80 and below Boys 16-18 Tour 18 6,400-6,600 81 to 95 Boys 14-15 Masters 18 6,400-6,600 85 and below Boys 14-15 Tour 18 6,100-6,300 86 and abolve Boys 12-13 Masters 18 5,900-6,100 90 and below Boys 10-13 Tour 9 2,500-2,700 46 (9 holes) and above Boys 8-11 9 All Abilities Boys 4-7 6 All Abilities Girls 15-18 Masters 18 5,500-5,800 90 and below Girls 15-18 Tour 18 Forward Tees 91 and above Girls 12-14 Masters 18 5,300-5,500 95 and below Girls 11-14 Tour 9 Forward Tees 48 (9 holes) and above Girls 8-11 9 All Abilities Girls 4-7 6 All Abilities