WSGA Junior Boy's Champ. Presented by CULVER'S

On Tuesday afternoon, August 5th, 2008, the CULVER'S Long Drive Contest will be held at approximately 5:30 P.M. at NAKOMA GOLF CLUB.   ALL CONTESTANTS ARE ELIGIBLE for the CULVER'S Long Drive Contest .   

An award will be presented to the Over-all winner and runner-up.    An award will also be given to the 14-under winner.

During 2008 WSGA competitions, THE USE OF ELECTRONIC MEASURING DEVICES (EMD's) IS PERMITTED.  Electronic Measuring Devices (EMD's) include Hand-held devices, GPS-based systems, etc.

Entries are open to all amateur boys under the age of 19 as of August 6th, 2008.      ALL contestants MUST be a 2008 WSGA Associate Member, which implies that they have a 2008 WSGA/USGA HANDICAP INDEX, and that 2008 WSGA Handicap Index is a MAXIMUM of 15.4, are residents of Wisconsin and/or are affiliated with a WSGA member club (Be a 2008 WSGA Associate Member).     Non-resident members must agree not to participate in any other state's major amateur championships - signature required on Entry Form.    Handicaps will be verified and the date of eligibility requirement will be July 16th, 2008.

The field will close at 192 acceptable entries or by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008.   Late or incomplete entries, or FAX copies, are not acceptable.   Priority will be based upon the 2007 WPGA "Junior Boys Player of the Year" Rating list.    Any remaining openings (for those players without any 2007 WPGA Junior Boys POY rating points) will be determined on a lottery basis, which would take place Thursday, July 17th, 2008.     

All Rated Players must submit their entry by Thursday, July 10th, 2008 in order to retain priority consideration.

Entry fee is $95.00 and must accompany entry or entry blank.

Contestant's lunches are included in the entry fee for each day the contestant remains an ACTIVE participant in the tournament .

Competition will be 54 holes of stroke-play (three 18-Hole rounds). The contestant with the lowest score for the 54 holes will be the champion. There will also be three flights of competition: (A) 14 years of age and under; (B) 15 and 16 years of age; and (C) 17 and 18 years of age. In the event of a tie for any of the above age division championships, a hole-by-hole play-off will be held immediately upon completion of the final round.

1. After two 18-hole rounds (36 holes) the field will be CUT to the low 84 players and ties, who will compete in the third round (Final round).    Those contestants who are 14 years old or younger should check with the Tournament Committee to see if they have made the "Cut" for the 14 & Under Age Division.

2. All contestants MUST carry their own bag. No caddies allowed. No advice from spectators!

Listed below are possible hotels choices for contestnts in the 2008 WSGA State Junior Boy's Championship Presented by CULVER'S. Contestants should reserve their rooms well in advance to insure availability.     Actual room prices MAY differ from those listed below. 

When making a reservation, specify that you are a  participant in the 2008 WSGA State Junior Boy's Championship Presented by CULVER'S and would like that special rate.

HOTELS:

A WSGA member club may designate a team of three players each for the Junior Team Cup Competition.    Unless the WSGA is notified prior to the start of the tournament, the team will be comprised of the three lowest Handicap Index members that represent that club.    The THREE-MAN team with the lowest aggregate score for the first 36 holes of play will be declared winners in the Team Cup Competition.   The winner's names will be engraved upon the Junior Team Trophy and individual awards will be awarded to the winning team members.    Team members must be affiliated with the same WSGA member club, which is interpreted to mean - a team member MUST be able to participate in the club or member golf course's Championship events.     Ties for the Team Championship will result in duplicate awards being presented to the members of those teams who tie for the Team Championship.

Nakoma Golf Club does NOT have a Driving Range.    Nakoma Golf Club DOES have a Putting/Chipping Green.      Arrangements will be made with the nearby VITENSE GOLFLAND for contestants in the 2008 WSGA State Junior Boy's Championship presented by Culver's to hit balls at VITENSE GOLFLAND.   Contestants in the 2008 WSGA State Junior Boy's Championship presented by Culver's will be able to go to VITENSE GOLFLAND and hit practice balls prior to their competitive rounds in the Championship AT NO COST TO THE CONTESTANTS.

For directions to VITENSE GOLFLAND, go to the "Driving Directions" section of this website.

Pairings for Monday 1st round and Tuesday's 2nd round will be made by the WSGA and players notified of their times by mail or e-mail, and posted on our web site (www.wsga.org) on the Tournament Information Page of the 2008 WSGA State Junior Boy's Championship Presented by CULVER'S.

Pairings and Starting times for the 3rd (Final) round will be made by the Tournament Committee on Tuesday night after the 2nd round is completed AND will be based on the players score after 36 holes.

After two 18-hole rounds (36 holes) the field will be CUT to the low 84 players and ties, who will compete in the third round (Final round).    Those contestants who are 14 years old or younger should check with the Tournament Committee to see if they have made the "Cut" for the 14 & Under Age Division.

There will be NO official practice round.

To inquire about making arrangements for a practice round at Nakoma Golf Club, contact the pro shop at (608) 238-3143.   

Nakoma Golf Club is a private country club and, therefore, access may be very limited.   

NOTE: Any fees for practice round are to be paid by the contestant.

Nakoma Golf Club does NOT have a Driving Range.    Nakoma Golf Club DOES have a Putting/Chipping Green.      Arrangements will be made with the nearby VITENSE GOLFLAND for contestants in the 2008 WSGA State Junior Boy's Championship presented by Culver's to hit balls at VITENSE GOLFLAND.   Contestants in the 2008 WSGA State Junior Boy's Championship presented by Culver's will be able to go to VITENSE GOLFLAND and hit practice balls prior to their competitive rounds in the Championship AT NO COST TO THE CONTESTANTS.

A trophy emblematic of the Junior Championship will be awarded to the Champion with the winner's name engraved upon the WSGA Junior Trophy.    Trophies and plaques will be awarded to the champions and runners-up in the three flights (14 & Under, 15-16, and 17-18) and top finishers overall.    If possible, a representative of CULVER'S will be on hand during Wednesday afternoon's Awards ceremony.  

The top 17 finishers will receive the tournament flag from the corresponding hole number to the place they finish in the tournament.  (i.e. - the champion gets Hole #1, the 2nd place finisher gets Hole #2, etc.) 

New for 2008!     The champion of the 2008 WSGA State Junior Boy's Championship Presented by CULVER'S will be EXEMPT from qualifying for the 2009 WSGA Wisconsin State Amateur Championship Presented by Tiziani Golf Car Corporation.