TYGA Down East Junior
The Emerald Golf Club
New Bern, NC
Saturday, April 23 - Sunday April 24, 2022
Player Information
| Registration Opens to 2022 TYGA Members | Tuesday, March 1 at 8:00 pm |
| Registration Opens to Non-Members | Tuesday, March 8 at 8:00 pm |
| Registration Deadline | Thursday, April 14 at 11:59 pm |
| Entry Fee(s) |
TYGA Members: $150 per player Non-Members: $165 per player Additional Boys' Optimist Qualifier: $25 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. |
| Format | Individual 36-hole stroke play (18 holes each day). There is NO MAXIMUM SCORE. |
| Field Size |
90 players maximum (75 Boys & 15 Girls) |
| Practice Round | Call in advance-252-633-4440 Ext. 228 $25.00 walking rate. |
| Starting Times |
Round 1 12:00pm off #1
 Round 2 7:45am off #1
 Starting times will be posted 5 days in advance of tournament date. |
| Divisions |
Boys' 13-15 Boys' 16-18 Girls' will be divided into divisions based on the number of entries. TYGA reserves the right to modify divisions based on entries. |
| Course Setup |
All Boys Divisions: Black tees (6,483 yards) All Girls Divisions: Mix of Blue and Gold tees (5,500 yards) Yardages are subject to change. |
| Caddie Information | Caddies are NOT allowed. |
| Electronic Measuring Devices | Players may use an approved measuring device during this event. |
| Push/Pull Carts | Push carts are allowed and encouraged at all TYGA tournaments. |
| Parent & 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. Parent Policy: Parents are encouraged to follow their child(ren). We do ask that all parents remain on the cart path (roughs if no cart paths), unless assisting with the search for a golf ball. View our Parent & Spectator Policies for more information. |
| 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 TWO 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 two days before the tournament will not receive any refund. |
| Prizes |
Trophies are awarded to each divisional winner, runner-up and second runner-up. Overall Champion will receive Trophy. |
| Tournament of Champions | Invitations for the 2022 Tournament of Champions will be extended to all division winners in each TYGA One-Day and Multi-Day events. |
| Exemptions Earned |
Top 15 receive exemption into TYGA Bojangles Junior Top 10 receive exemption into the NC Junior Boys' Championship |
| Handicap Posting | TYGA will post scores from all Multi-Day events. |
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Host Club Information |
The Emerald Golf Club 5000 Clubhouse Drive New Bern, NC 28562 252-633-4440 |
