Junior Boys Golf Almanac
2024
Important
- Dates & Venue of Tournaments may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. Changes, if any, will be published well in time on the IGU website.
- The Championship Committee reserves the right to add or cancel tournaments at its discretion.
- Players are advised to confirm the dates and important information pertaining to various Events on the IGU website appearing under link Latest News and Golf Calendars. All changes will be notified through “Latest News” and “Golf Calendars” on the IGU website www.indiangolfunion.org.
- IGU Hard Card will apply for all IGU Events.
Categorization & Handicap Eligibility
- Categorised Events given in the Golf Calendar are open to Junior Golfers (Cat A, Cat B and Cat C Boys only) with age categorization as mentioned below. As proof of age IGU shall accept Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or a certificate by player’s school must be submitted with the Tournament Director and with the IGU Secretariat for records and for participation.
| Category | Age | Handicap | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Boys | 15-17 years | 07 and below | Must not be 18 years on last day of event |
| B Boys | 13 - 14 years | 07 and below | Must not be 15 years on last day of event |
| C Boys | 11 - 12 years | 12 and below | Must not be 13 years on last day of event |
Order of Merit Points:
- There are 11 categorized tournaments on the Junior Tour. Any best 9 performances will be considered for the Order of Merit List. There will be NO mandatory tournaments. Additional weightage has been given to All India Juniors. Points will be awarded up to 20 positions and distribution is given below:-
| Position | All India Junior Boys & Girls (A, B and C) | All Other events |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 65 | 50 |
| 2nd | 55 | 45 |
| 3rd | 50 | 42 |
| 4th | 47 | 39 |
| 5th | 44 | 36 |
| 6th | 41 | 32 |
| 7th | 38 | 29 |
| 8th | 35 | 26 |
| 9th | 32 | 23 |
| 10th | 29 | 20 |
| 11th | 28 | 18 |
| 12th | 25 | 15 |
| 13th | 22 | 12 |
| 14th | 20 | 10 |
| 15th | 18 | 8 |
| 16th | 15 | 6 |
| 17th | 12 | 5 |
| 18th | 10 | 4 |
| 19th | 8 | 3 |
| 20th | 6 | 2 |
Note: Points for all events held in 2023 shall be carried forward to 2024. Event that becomes more than 365 days old and is not being repeated this season will be taken off the OOM. Events may not get replaced exactly after one year. This can happen any time during the Golf Calendar year. Event (s) being repeated in 2024 will replace the 2023 event.
- Points for Ties except in the case of 1st position in Cat A, Cat B and Cat C shall be decided by a Sudden Death Playoff and for all other positions the points will be shared equally by combining the points for the positions involved as mentioned above. Fractions will be rounded off to the next round figure. e.g. 0.1 will be treated as 1.
- In case two or more players are having the same best 9 total points in the Order of Merit in the Overall Ranking, maximum number of wins will be taken into account. If there still remains a tie, then the better stroke average of the most recent 3 tournaments, in which all the players tied have participated, will be taken.
- Merit List Points will be awarded to all players as per the above chart irrespective of category and no. of players that have participated. Merit List will be prepared separately for Cat A, Cat B and Cat C. Merit list of Category A is a combination of rankings of Cat A and B combined.
- A player cannot earn points in the IGU Main Tour and Zonal Feeder Tour(s) simultaneously. Player will be eligible for points either in the Zonal Feeder Tour or the IGU Main tour at any point during the year.
Conditions of Play:
- Players eligibility criteria to play the IGU Main Junior Tour are as follows:
- All players in the IGU Order of Merit as on date of registration. (Merit lists shall be updated before the start of the first tournament and every tournament thereafter). Players who were part of the 2023 Final Merit List, in any category (Cat A, B and C), and have moved to a higher category (Cat C to Cat B / Cat B to Cat A) before the commencement of the 2023 tour calendar and is still a junior player, shall be given a chance to play the first four events of 2024 in his current age category.
- Top 5 players each from the four zonal feeder tour in Category A, B and C of 2023. Please note “D” Category players in the Feeder Tours do not get an automatic qualification in Category C of the main tour and shall play their respective zonal tours in Category C and qualify. In case a player qualified from the feeder tour in 2023 has shifted to a higher category (Cat C to Cat B / Cat B to Cat A) before the commencement of the 2024 tour, he shall be given a chance to play the first four events of the main tour 2024 in his current age category.
- Six (06) host club spots (players shall meet the handicap and age eligibility).
- Six (06) IGU Spots (A player can request at a max. of four IGU spots in the entire tour calendar year).
- Players who are transitioning into a higher category can do so by informing the Tournament Director, condition that they are in the Merit list of the lower category they were currently playing.
- For the All India Junior Boys Championship, only players reflecting in the IGU Order of Merit for Junior Boys as on date of registration of the event shall be eligible to participate in the championship. Additional IGU spots (06) and Clubs Spots (06) shall be considered by the IGU for the All India Junior Boys Championship.
- The Tournament shall be conducted in Stroke Play format in accordance with R&A – USGA Rules and IGU Hard Card and shall consist of following rounds:-
| Cat A & Cat B | Boys 72 Holes | 18 Holes each Day | |
| Cat C | Boys 54 Holes | 18 holes each Day |
*The Tournament Director reserves the right to curtail the no. of rounds / holes due to any adverse situation / playing conditions.
Entries and Registrations:
- Online Entries for all eligible players are mandatory for every IGU Tournament and shall close 07 days prior to start of the Tournament. All eligible players must register themselves on the day of the practice round (Monday) at the venue with the Tournament Director latest by 1100 hrs (11 am). Players not registering online and at the venue in time shall NOT be included in the draw.
Participation entry fees:
- The Entry Fee for all events shall be 3000/- per event.
Draws, Day 1 Cut and Halfway cut:
- The Draw shall be made at the sole discretion of the Tournament Director which may have juniors of different categories playing in the same group.
- There would be a preliminary cut (by score) after Round 1. Following cut-off scores will apply for each Category. Players not meeting the following criteria will not be allowed to play their next round/s.
| Boys | Category A | 14 over & Above |
| Boys | Category B | 14 over & Above |
| Boys | Category C | 20 over & Above |
- Round 2 draw will be reversed after taking in to account the Round 1 Preliminary cuts and any withdrawals. For Boys in Cat A and B, the Draw for Day 3 will be as per the scores of both A and B Combined.
- In Boys Category A, a cut shall be applied after 36 Holes. 50% plus ties or 20 participants, whichever is higher, after completion of second day in Boys Cat A will play the final 2 rounds. The decision of the Tournament Director will be final and binding in this regard.
- In Boys Category B, a cut shall be applied after 36 Holes. 50% plus ties or 20 participants, whichever is higher, after completion of second day in Boys Cat B will play the final 2 rounds. The decision of the Tournament Director will be final and binding in this regard.
- In Boys Category C, a cut shall be applied after 36 Holes. 50% plus ties or 20 participants, whichever is higher, after completion of second day in Boys Cat B will play the final 2 rounds. The decision of the Tournament Director will be final and binding in this regard.
- Players in Cat A and B who have played a score of 100 and above and in Cat C of 110 and above in Round 1 or Round 2 shall not be allowed to play the next calendar event regardless of his entry eligibility criteria into the event.
Ties:
- In the event of a tie for the 1st Place for Junior Boys A Championship, Winner of Cat B Boys and Winner of Category C Boys, there will be a “Sudden Death” Play off, hole by hole, immediately after completion of the Final Round. Please refer to the IGU Hard Card 2024.
Tournament Committee:
- The Tournament Committee shall consist of club representative(s), IGU Official(s) and sponsor(s) and will be formed by the Tournament Director. The Tournament Committee will have the sole discretion to alter the conditions for the competition and to give decisions on any query / ruling / disputes arising during the Tournament.
- Any matter not covered under the conditions of play will be decided by the Committee and their decision shall be final and binding on all the participants. The Tournament Director reserves the right to fix / alter starting times. In the event of any Round(s) being cancelled due to inclement weather or for any other reason, the Tournament Director shall assess the situation and take a decision which shall be binding on all the participants.
Practice Round:
- One practice round which shall be one day prior to the tournament will be allowed. Juniors will have to ensure that they do not hold any playing group(s) that is behind them
Use of Caddies:
- Category A and Category B Junior Boys are not permitted the use of caddies during the Tournament. Caddies for Category C are allowed for all events. They can however use hand pulled trolley which must NOT be powered. Tournament Director may at his discretion permit use of caddies for Category A and Category B keeping in mind the topography of the Golf Course and weather conditions. No Playing/Teaching Professional / Blood Relation Relatives and existing IGU Tour players are NOT allowed to Caddy for a Player during the tournament. Please refer to IGU Hard Card 2024.
Tournament Playing Tees:
Under normal circumstances following Tees will be used:-
Category A & Category B Boys Club Championship Tees
Category C Boys Forward Tees
*Tournament Director is empowered to use his discretion to decide the Tees in case of adverse favourable playing conditions.
Dress Code:
- It is the duty of the player to find out the Dress Code of the host club and respect the same. Failure to follow the Dress Code of the host club may result in the Junior not being allowed to play. In addition to the dress code of the host club following dress code must be adhered to:-
| Allowed | Not Allowed | |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Cap / Hat / Visor / Turban | Loose Scarf |
| Shirts | Collared T Shirts / H Sleeve / F sleeve All shirts at all times must be tucked-in | Round necks / Front open Un-tucked Shirts / tracksuit top |
| Trousers | Pants / Shorts up to knees for Girls | Jogging/Football/Cargo Shorts |
| Fabric | All except Denim in any colour | Denim in any colour is prohibited |
| Shoes | Golf shoes / shoes with rubber studs | Metal spikes / shoes without spikes |
Drug Abuse:
- Competitor shall not knowingly make use of any drug to enhance his / her performance. Smoking and use of alcohol is strictly prohibited during course of play
Use of Mobiles and Electronic Gadgets:
- Please refer to IGU Hard Card 2024
Spectators/Gallery:
- Gallery is permitted as per the Host Club rules on the same. Gallery is NOT permitted to have any kind of interaction with the player during the course of play. Gallery must at all times keep a distance of min 50 yards from the players on the Golf Course during Tournament Rounds. Use of mobiles is not permitted for spectators on the Golf Course. Please note, if the host clubs do not permit gallery during the championship, the host club rules shall apply. Breach of this rule shall invite penalty from the Tournament committee
Prizes and Prize Distribution:
- For Junior boys, the Prize Distribution shall take place on Friday, 30 minutes after the last group has submitted the cards. As a courtesy to the host club / sponsor, it is expected that all players playing on the day of the Prize Distribution attend this function which will be held approx. 30 minutes after the last group has submitted the cards.
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Prizes – The following Prizes will be awarded to Junior Boys:-
| Junior Championship – | Winner, Runners Up and 2nd Runners Up |
| Boys Category B | Winner, Runners Up and 2nd Runners Up |
| Boys Category C | Winner, Runners Up and 2nd Runners Up |
Playing In Higher Category (Category C):
- Any player(s) from Category C who wishes to participate in a higher Category of B (or C if applicable whilst playing the Sub Junior & Feeder Tour and transiting to the main Tour) can do so by applying in writing to the Indian Golf Union, 07 days prior to the event, provided he/she meets the handicap criteria of the higher category.
- If the player wishes to revert to the original category, then, he/she is required to apply in writing, to the Indian Golf Union and at the discretion of the Championship Committee, will be allowed to revert, from the third event there after (irrespective of the calendar year) provided he/she still meets the age and handicap criteria for that Category.
*This is also applicable for Players shifting Categories from the Sub Junior and Feeder Tour and participating in the Categories in the main Tour.
USE OF DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES (DMDs):
- Use of Distance Measuring Devices (DMDs) is permitted in IGU Tour Events
Misconducting and Cheating:
- A player who has been reported of cheating or misconduct during a course of any IGU event by the Tournament Director / Event officials / Host Club shall be dealt with severe disciplinary action including a ban from participating in IGU events.