Youth Development Program

GOAL!

Where to start?

1. Become a member!

2. Discuss what events might be practical for you.

3. Register for events online.

4. Call the IJGA Offices if you have questions: (630) 257-9806

Director of YDP:

Brad Slocum- bslocum@ijga.org

12-13 Year Old Player of the Year

The Top 50 Boys and Top 30 Girls in the Player of the Year Points Races will be invited to the 2-day championship which determines the 2015 Player of the Year.

Yardages:

Boys- 5900-6100

Girls- 5000-5200

Cost: Free, includes tournament entry, lunch and driving range both days.

Field Size: 50 Boys

30 Girls

10-11 Year Old Invitational

Any 10-11 year old female or male who has placed in the top three (3) at a YDP Playing Event (18-holes) is automatically qualified for the 10-11 Year Old Invitational Event, provided that he has attended a YDP Clinic between the years of 2013-2014 (past two years).

**Only members who play 18-holes during the season will be eligible to qualify for the 10-11 Year Old Invitational.

Yardages:

Boys- 5000-5200

Girls- 4400-4600

Cost: Free, includes tournament entry, lunch and driving range both days.

Field Size: 24 Boys

24 Girls

Sizzler

Held at Cog Hill G & CC, this event is an 18-hole competition with a much larger field size. The Sizzler is comparable to a YDP 18-hole event.

Yardages:

Cost: $65, includes tournament entry and lunch

Divisions: Boys 8-9/10-11/12-13

Girls 8-9/10-11/12-13

Field Size: 156 Players

Girls 8-9: 4000-4400

Girls 10-11: 4400-4800

Girls 12-13: 4800-5200

Boys 8-9: 4200-4600

Boys 10-11: 4800-5200

Boys 12-13: 5600-6000

DuPage County Junior Classic

The DCJC is a spring, 36-hole event that provides National Recognition through the Junior Golf Scoreboard and AJGA. The event also serves as a qualifer for the Callaway Junior World Championships. The DCJC will be played at Oak Meadows GC.

Yardages

Boys 11-12: 5200-5500

Girls 11-12: 5200-5500

Cost: $175, includes tournament entry, tee gift, and lunch/driving range both days.

Divisions: Boys 11-12

Girls 11-12

Junior Elite Series

Summer and Fall Junior Elite Series events are the highest level of competition offered to YDP members. Each event in the two series are 36-hole competitions held over two days. All events are Nationally Recognized by the Junior Golf Scoreboard and AJGA. Out-of-state players are permitted to play and each series will have it's own Points Race. Junior Elite Series provide the path to play in multi-day events that will help develop a JGS Rankings.

Yardages:

Boys 10-11: 5000-5400

Boys 12-15: 5800-6200

Girls 10-15: 5000-5400

Cost: $175, includes tournament entry fee, tee gift, lunch both days, and driving range both days.

Divisions: Boys 10-11/12-15

Girls 10-15

Field Size: 66-120 Players (varies by event)

Youth Development Program

The Boys 12-15 and Girls 10-15 champion of each event will receive one AJGA PBE Performance Star.

Play-Up Regionals

Play-up Regionals are for juniors ages 12-13. These 18-hole events take place with Playing Member Division Regionals. Each age division will play from their own set of YDP tees at these events.

Yardage Breakdown

Boys: 5600-6000

Girls: 4800-5200

Cost: $57, includes tournament entry

Division: Boys- 12-13

Girls- 12-13

Field size: 30 Players (w/in a 150 player field)

Division Breakdown:

Boys- 12-13: 24

Girls- 12-13: 6

18-Hole Playing Events

18-hole playing events are a great way to continue building your competitive playing career. The 8-9 year old age division will require a chaperone, while the 10-13 year old divisions are allowed to have spectators. Events are held on full length regulation courses, with a few events being held on Par-3 or executive length courses.

Yardage Target:

Boys 8-9: 4200-4600

Boys 10-11: 4800-5200

Boys 12-13: 5600-6000

Cost: $57, includes tournament entry fee

Divisions:

Boys 8-9/10-11/12-13

Girls 8-9/10-11/12-13

Field Size: 90 Players

Division Breakdown:

Boys- 12-13: 54 10-11: 18 8-9: 12

Girls- 12-13: 15 10-11: 12 8-9: 9

Girls 8-9: 4000-4400

Girls 10-11: 4400-4800

Girls 12-13: 4800-5200

9-Hole Playing Events

9-hole playing events are a great way to begin your competitive junior golf career. Events are usually played on Par-3 courses, but a this year some events will be held on full length 9-hole courses. All age divisions will be allowed to compete in 9-Hole events.

Ages 8-13

Cost: $35, includes tournament entry fee

Divisions: Boys 8-9/10-11/12-13

Girls 8-9/10-11/12-13

Field Size: 90 Players

Division Breakdown:

Boys- 12-13: 15 10-11: 24 8-9: 18

Girls- 12-13: 9 10-11: 15 8-9: 9

**New for 2015**

ALL competitors 8-9 age divisions MUST be accompanied by an adult of at least 16 years of age. The chaperone does not have to be a family member, but must stay with the competitor throughout the entire round. This chaperone will be there to be a spectator for the round and will have to follow IJGA spectator rules and guidelines.

If a player fails to provide a chaperone they will not be allowed to play. If the chaperone leaves during the round, player will be disqualified.

Clinics

Youth Development Program clinics are educational clinics featuring information about the USGA Rules of Golf, proper golf etiquette, and more information about the IJGA and what the Association has to offer to members, like you!

YDP Clinics will be held during the Spring and are highly recommended for new YDP members.

Parent/Junior Events

Parent/Junior Events are held during the Spring on Saturdays. Juniors may play with either their mother, father, or legal guardian.

These events provide parents and juniors the opportunity to become familiar with the IJGA tournament process. Parent/Junior Events are a great way to enjoy competitive golf together! Included in the entry fee are the green fees, cart, and one (1) bucket of range balls.