Event Format/ Conditions of Entry

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• Placement into your age group will be determined by your age seasonally every 3-months eg: 21-March/ 21st June/ 21st September/ 21st December

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• Boy and Girl competitors will compete in their age group categories Under 6, 67, 89 9-holes from age appropriate short tees/ pars and 18-holes for ages 1011, 1213, 14+ Boys: Mens Tees Girls: Ladies Tees

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• All events will be played on the basis of gross scores only to count within the age group categories

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• Your CDH (Central Database of Handicaps) unique reference number will be required to enter events. If you are not in possession of a number proof of playing experience is required for verification beforehand

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• All events (ex. Winter Season) will be Handicap Qualifiers for players competing over 18-holes. Scores will be processed via Handicap Master software and automatically forwarded to your home club.

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• Handicap limits do not necessarily apply for entry to events but playing experience is required

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• Distance Measuring Devices are permitted for use in tournament play.

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• Once the entry form has been verified and payment received a confirmation of entry to the event will be forwarded to the player.

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• The draw sheet and event information will be emailed to competitors 5-7 days before the event

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• Cancellation policy is shown on the Entry Form

 

Code of Conduct

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The European Junior Golf Tour organises and manages professionally run junior golf events throughout the UK and Europe for junior golfers aged Under 6-17 years.

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The conduct and behaviour of our members and guest competitors is of prime importance to the EJGT which enables us to attract the highest standard of players, venues and sponsors.

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The rules of golf and etiquette ensure the game of golf is unique amongst other sports with its Sportsmanship, Honesty and Integrity helping to make the game enjoyable for everyone.

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By becoming a member of the EJGT and competing in events you agree to abide by the EJGT Code of Conduct. This will also include parents and spectators.

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Any breach of these rules may result in disciplinary action being taken including a ban of attending future events.

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Pace of play will be monitored at each event taking into account the course layout, length and difficulty to formulate an estimated time to complete the course based on 3-balls.

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The expected time to complete rounds of golf will be published at events and players will be monitored during play. Persistent slow players will be subject to penalised. 

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Dress Code.  Players and parents should visit the host golf clubs web site for information about the clubs dress codes and dress appropriately.

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Caddying is not permitted for players aged 10-17 years to give all players a level playing field. However caddies are permitted for juniors aged 9 years and under.

Parents and spectators are not allowed to offer advice during a competitive round. A breach of this rule will result in a 1-shot penalty to the player.

 

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Violations of the Code of Conduct

 

• Unsportsmanlike and disrespectful conduct e.g. abusive language, club throwing 

• Dishonesty

• Unsportsmanlike behaviour

• Use of profane language or gestures

• Disrespect to fellow competitors, Tour officials and volunteers

• Abusive behaviour to any other persons and property

• Alcohol or drug abuse

 

Parental Responsibilities

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• To refrain from offering coaching advice during a competitive round

• Only EJGT Rules Officials will administer decisions on the rules. Parents or spectators will be involved into a situation only if the Rules Official asks you.

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

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

 

Order of Merit Points Table

Awarded on the following basis:-

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• By all the Age Group Categories seperately

• Winners and leading players of Regional events will receive points as follows:-

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