Registration & Player Information
| Registration Opens to TYGA Members | Monday, March 04, 2024 at 08:00 PM |
| Registration Opens to Non-Members | Monday, March 11, 2024 at 08:00 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM |
| Entry Fees |
TYGA Members: $150 per player Non-Members: $165 per player Proceeds from The Down East Junior will benefit the Eastern NC Region of The First Tee of Coastal Carolinas youth leadership programs in Craven, Pamlico and Carteret counties. The Core Values, life-enhancing skills and healthy choices curriculum have a positive impact on participants, their families and their communities. The First Tee is Where Kids and Character Meet! |
| Eligibility | Entry is open to any female and male amateur golfer ages 13-18 who has not started college and is a legal resident of North Carolina. |
| Host Club Information |
The
Emerald Golf Club 5000 Clubhouse Drive New Bern, NC 28562 (252) 633-4440 |
| Practice Round Information |
Available: Call for availability.
Cost: $25 |
| Course Setup |
All Boys': 6,483 yards (Black tees) All Girls': 5, 500 yards (White tees) |
| Format |
Individual
36-hole
stroke play (18-holes each day). There is NO MAX SCORE. |
| Field Size |
90 players maximum (75 boys and 15 girls) |
| Divisions and Flights |
Boys' Overall (Age 13-18) Boys' 13-15 Boys' 16-18 Girls' Overall (Age 13-18) Girls' will be divided into flights based on the number of entries. TYGA reserves the right to modify divisions based on entries. |
| Starting Times |
Round 1: 12:00pm off #1 and #10 Round 2: 7:45am off #1 and #10 Starting times will be posted on Tuesday, April 16 by 5:00pm. |
| Push/Pull Carts | Push carts area allowed and encouraged at all TYGA tournaments. |
| Electronic Measuring Devices | Players may use an approved measuring device during this event (NO SLOPE). |
| Caddie Information | Caddies are NOT allowed. |
| Prizes | Plaques are awarded to each divisional winner, runner-up and second runner-up. |
| Exemption Opportunities |
Boy's Overall Only: Top 3 - exempt into the 57th NC Junior Boys' Championship Top 3 - exempt into the TYGA Bojangles Junior |
| TYGA Tournament of Champions | Invitations for the TYGA Tournament of Champions will be extended to all flight winners in each TYGA event. |
| Rankings Information |
Overall results for boys and girls are used for CGA/TYGA
Rankings (multiplier of 5) and will be sent to
Junior Golf Scoreboard. Boys' Overall results will be submitted for AJGA PBE
Points. More details on CGA/TYGA Rankings can be found HERE. |
| GHIN Posting | TYGA WILL post scores to a player's GHIN handicap record as long as the player's GHIN Number is in their tournament registration profile! |
| Spectator Policy |
Spectator Information:
Spectator carts are allowed at a rate of $25 per cart. Spectator carts are
restricted to the cart path at all times. Spectator Policy: Spectators are encouraged to follow their child(ren). We do ask that all spectators remain on the cart path (roughs if no cart paths), unless assisting with the search for a golf ball. Please view our Spectator Policies for more details. |
| Withdrawal and Refund Policy |
If you cannot compete in the event, you must withdraw from
the event online or by contacting the TYGA office at 910-725-4235 prior to the
day of the tournament. If you do not withdraw properly, you are considered a "no
show" and you will be suspended from TYGA events for 1 year. *NEW* Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted THREE Days Prior or more from tournament date will receive a refund of the entry fee minus a $30 administrative fee regardless of reason if entry accepted into the tournament. Withdrawals submitted less than three days before the tournament will not receive any refund. |
