Elite Group

The elite group is for players who have worked consistently hard at their game. Some may have single figure handicaps, but above all, each player will be able to demonstrate the required tour etiquette and sportsmanship expected. Once at this level players will be able to qualify for selection to European and World Championships.

Some players have earnt Elite membership ie, Player of the Year, past and present, Players players of the year and Players of the season and Tour Champions.

 

Elite Majors are in MIXED ages and from White and Yellow tees only. Awards are given for Best Gross and Best Net from each tee, regardless of age. When applications for Elite Majors exceed tee time allocations, a ballot will be drawn firstly on handicaps and then on previous tour experience.

 

Age Groups

 

Age is as of 1st July 2010 . Girls always play red tees.

 

Competition Ages Group & Tee Clarifications
Event	Tee	Age	Awards
Elite Majors	White Tee	Any age handicap must be 10 or less	Best Gross & Best Net
Elite Majors	Yellow Tee	Any age handicap must be 24 or less	Best Gross & Best Net
Development Majors	White Tee	Age 13+, handicap 11 and over	Best Gross & Best Net
Development Majors	Yellow Tee	U12, U10 handicap 11-28	Winner & Runner Up in each age group
Development Majors	Red Tee	U8, handicap 11-28	Winner & Runner Up
Academy Majors	Red Tee	Academy Players Mixed Ages	Winner & Runner Up
National Tour Events	White Tee	Any age handicap must be 10 or less	Best Gross & Best Net
National Tour Events	White Tee	Age 13+, handicap 11 and over	Best Gross & Best Net
National Tour Events	Yellow Tee	U12, U10 handicap 11-28	Winner & Runner Up in each age group
National Tour Events	Red Tee	U8	Winner & Runner Up
National Tour Events	9 Holes	Academy Players Mixed Ages & U6	Winner & Runner Up in each group

 

Order of Merit Points

 

Order of merit points for both Majors, and National tour events are allocated to BJGT members only. In the event of a shared place, points will be divided.

Awards are given at the end of the season for the OOM winner in each group.

The top four players in age group 15-17, U14,U12 & U10 will qualify for the Kisby Cup.

 

 

Majors OOM Points, for Best Gross, Best Nett & Age Groups
1st Place	40	plus 1 point for each player they beat
2nd	30	plus 1 point for each player they beat
3rd	20	plus 1 point for each player they beat
4th	16	plus 1 point for each player they beat
5th	12	plus 1 point for each player they beat
6th	8	plus 1 point for each player they beat
thereafter	4	plus 1 point for each player they beat
National OOM Points, for Best Gross, Best Nett & Age Groups
1st Place	20	plus 1 point for each player they beat
2nd	15	plus 1 point for each player they beat
3rd	10	plus 1 point for each player they beat
4th	8	plus 1 point for each player they beat
5th	6	plus 1 point for each player they beat
6th	4	plus 1 point for each player they beat
thereafter	2	plus 1 point for each player they beat

 

 

 

BJGT Representatives

As the tour grows and invitations received, the BJGT will from time to time take groups of players to professional events such as Pro-Ams, the London Golf Show, The NEC golf show, The British Masters, The British Par3 Championships and many others. Players chosen to represent the BJGT will have shown the required standard to promote the tour and be suitable ambassadors.

 

Weekly Tour Events

Tour events will run throughout each month across the whole of the UK.

Up to 60 competitions will operate from October 2009 to July 2010.

August 2010 will see the semi finals and National UK Grand Final.

 

We are the only Junior Golf Tour to operate UK wide and on such a large scale with the variety of golf courses to offer juniors that no others can match.

You can experience playing with competitors of all abilities and ages from all areas of the UK.

 

Events will be open to all players, BJGT members and guests.

Events are 18 holes fro Elite and Devlopment players, and 9 hole for Academy players. Events are age banded from Yellow and Red tees. 

 

Majors 

Throughout the year we will be hosting monthly BJGT Majors - at prestigous venues.

Each event will allow players to earn DOUBLE Order of Merit points, which are held in the Majors Order of Merit Table.

 

Costs are £65 for Elite Majors, £35 for Development and Academy Majors.

 

Kisby Cup

 

Players can aim to qualify for the Kisby Cup, 2010. Venue and Date TBC.

 

Places will be awarded using the points total earned from all Major events.

15 - 17 = Top 4

14 & Under = Top 4

12 & Under = Top 4

10 & Under = Top 4

 

The winner and runner-up from the UK final will also play the Kisby Cup.

 

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Semi Finals

 

TBC

 

UK National Final

 

TBC

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Girls

Due to the current number of females golfers in the UK, where there are less than 3 players in an age group, female golfers will compete against the boys in the corresponding age.

Girls will earn there own National Order of Merit points.

 

Majors, girls will compete from the Red tees, but their scores will be compared to the male players from the white tees, when deciding best gross and best net awards. When a minimum of 6 girls play , they will be permitted to have a separate competition from the red tees. 

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Best Gross and Best Net

 

It is the decision of the BJGT to take only the number of shots into account when deciding best gross and best net awards. Scorecards SSS are not a factor in this decision.

 

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Caddie Information

 

Caddies are permitted to assist players in the following groups.

 

Development & Elite players.

Caddies on fairways only. Not permitted on greens.

 

Academy Groups

Caddies are permitted at all times.

Advice can be given on : Club selection, Shot direction, and putting.

Coaching is forbidden.

Coaching includes, constant realignment, grip, stance.

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Parents Code of Conduct

 

The British Junior Golf Tour (BJGT)

 Parent Code of Conduct

 

The British Junior Golf Tour run high quality, professional and fun competitions.

We are very proud to be raising the profiles of junior golfers around the UK, the etiquette expected on the BJGt is just as importants as rules, and by enforcing these we are setting the bar for the high standards expected from all who attend our events.

 

In order to continue making the tour enjoyable for everyone, the BJGT expects all parents, spectators and players to accpet that by entering our events you agree to abide by the rules and codes of conduct.

 

ANY BREACH OF THESE RULES WILL INVOKE A BAN FROM ANY BJGT EVENT. PERSONS QUILTY OF IMPROPER CONDUCT AT ANY COMPETITION WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

 

PARENTAL PRESSURE can be well-meant, however it often becomes unwanted pressure on the child. Also, we like to point out that OVER-INVOLVEMENT is a serious issue in golf tournaments. Parents often become over-involved or protective. In both instances, the child never learns to be responsible. It is also natural for parents to live vicariously through the child, but when the parent’s goals and expectations exceed the child’s, added pressure is inevitable.

 

 VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

·          Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors.

·          Deliberate miss-counting of shots.

·          Any abusive behaviour to any other persons and property.

 

EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS

·          To refrain from coaching.

·          The role of the caddie is to support, advise ONCE, on club selection, and shot required. Allow the player to take responsibility for their own golf game. Continually adjusting their stance, grip and line up is coaching.

·          Allow BJGT Rules Officials to administer rulings, not spectators. You will be brought into a situation ONLY if the Rules Official asks you;

·          To respect the officials and their authority during the competition, persons will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike behaviour, such as refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures, or applauding opponent’s losses.

·          In the event of any unsolved issues with BJGT, parents should speak solely to the BJGT Directors at an agreed time and not in front of children.

·          When on the course, turn off mobile phones or switch to silent / vibrate mode.

·          All spectators please stay off fairways, tees and greens.

·          No loud talking, No noise making, Walk – never run on the golf course.

·          To praise your child for competing fairly and trying hard, and never ridicule or yell at a child or others for making a mistake or losing a competition.

·          Applaud for the performance of both your child and other children.

 

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Winter Cancellations

Due to Winter conditions, it is occasionally unavoidable if a competition has to be cancelled or postponed.

In every event we will endeavour to contact players and families as soon as possible, for this reason we ask you to keep us updated with any change of mobile numbers.

We ask on days of heavy rain or snow forecast you are advised to call us prior to leaving home.

We will endeavour to reschedule a competition should our diary allow us time.

It is the players responsibility to check the website before travelling .

 

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The British Junior Golf Tour board reserve the right to amend the qualification criteria according to demand/ or number of participants.

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