EVENT SCHEDULE:
Event 1	June 14th
Event 2	June 21st
Event 3	June 28th
Event 4	July 5th
Event 5	July 12th
Event 6	July 19th
Event 7	July 26th
Championship August 2nd
(Tee Times Start at 8:00 A.M.)

Palmira Junior Tour OBJECTIVE:

The Palmira Junior Tour is a series of individual stroke play events comprised of junior golfers seeking a competitive and developmental environment.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Tour is open to boys and girls who are entering 8th Grade and Freshman year of college and anyone in between.

MEMBERSHIP FEE: $50

Membership Includes:
USGA Rules Book
Palmira Junior Tour Shirt
Golf Balls & Tee Pack
Awards
Eligibility to play 8 stroke play events
EVENT FEE: $18

RULES OF PLAY:

The 2010-11 USGA Rules of Golf will govern all events. Members will receive a complimentary copy of the USGA Rules of Golf as part of the membership packet. Please familiarize your selves with the Rules and carry the Rules book in your golf bag at all times. Rules violations will be determined by the Tour Director and handled as prescribed by the USGA Rules of Golf and PGA of America. The "Circle 10 Rule" will also be in effect for pace of play purposes. The rule limits the strokes taken (penalty strokes included) on an individual hole to a maximum of 10. At this point, the golfer is asked to pick up their ball on the hole and place "10" on the scorecard.

PACE OF PLAY:

A Group is considered out of position if it:
1) Falls one hole behind
2) Is taking more than the allotted time per hole. (par 3-9min, par 4-12min, par5-18min)
Any group that fails to keep its position on the course will be alerted to the fact and request to play at a faster pace.

The Tour Committee deems a breach of this rule as follows:

First offense – Warning
Second offense – One Stroke
For subsequent offenses – Disqualification

PLAYER CONDUCT:

Any conduct deemed detrimental to the Tour will not be tolerated. "Detrimental behavior" includes:

Cheating, vulgar or abusive behavior, swearing, club throwing, damage to the golf course, damage to a players belongings, possession of alcohol or tobacco products, gambling, walking off the course, and not turning in a scorecard.

Failure to comply will warrant a warning, two stroke penalty, or disqualification, dependent on the severity of the violation. Multiple or severe violations will result in dismissal from the tour with No Refund.

DIVISIONS:

Boys Open Division
Boys Developmental Division
Girls Open Division
Girls Developmental Division

SCORING LIMITS:

The Tour would like to remind both the parents and juniors these events are meant to be enjoyable learning experiences for those involved, but there is a level of competition. Any player who shoots a score over the posted limit TWO different events will be subject to review by the Tour Director. A Decision will be made to either accommodate the golfer or under certain circumstances "withdraw" the golfer from future events. All remaining entry fees shall be refunded.

Boys Open	Boys Developmental	Girls Open	Girls Developmental
105	120	110	125

 
SPECTATORS:

Spectators are welcome to attend all events, but:
MUST stay at least 25 yards from the players, and ahead or equal to group.
MAY carry water, umbrellas, jackets, towels and food for the players.
MAY rent carts from the golf shop for a fee of $20 (must be 18 years or older).
MAY NOT give advise or carry on conversations with the players, which could be construed as ADVISE, players may be penalized for this.

POINTS BREAK DOWN:

1st	100 pts	6th	50 pts
2nd	90 pts	7th	40 pts
3rd	80 pts	8th	30 pts
4th	70 pts	9th	20 pts
5th	60 pts	10th	10 pts
(all other players will receive 7pts.)

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Each division will have a Player of the Year based on points accumulated from the 8 events. Each Player of the Year will also have their name on a plaque in the Pro Shop.

COURSE SETUP:

Boys Open	White Tees
Boys Developmental	Green Tees
Girls Open	Red Tees
Girls Developmental	Red Tees

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP RATES:

Junior memberships are optional:
2012 Junior Membership $400
2012 Junior Membership with Range $650

SCORES AND POINTS STANDINGS:

Scores and points standing can be viewed at palmiragolf.com

REGISTRATION:

For any questions and or registration please contact Jason Gillespie at 219-306-6067