2008
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I will be
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*Handicap
requirements: 13 -
15 28 or
lower 16 & 17 20 or lower |
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Membership
fee for the 2008 Tour is $25.00. Please make
checks payable to the APPLICANT/PARENT/GUARDIAN I wish to enter the 2008
Vermont PGA Junior Tour as noted on the above part of this form and do hereby
agree that the application for entry is subject to acceptance by the VPGA. The
applicant and the parent/guardian certify: 1) that the applicant is an
amateur player, as defined by the USGA; 2) that the applicant is a
resident of Vermont or has an established USGA Handicap at a Vermont Club; 3) that the conditions
of entry have been read and understood and approval has been granted in
submitting his/her entry; 4) VPGA Junior Tour: the applicant and the
parent/guardian hereby release the VPGA, PGA of America, VPGA tournament
staff, the host site, and any and all sponsors from any and all liability
associated with acts or omissions of such parties, or with accident or
injuries sustained by the applicant or parent/guardian without limitation in
connection with the VPGA Junior Tour. I agree to observe the USGA Rules and
Etiquette of golf, to conduct myself on the golf course and in the clubhouse
properly. I understand that my membership may be suspended or canceled for
willful disregard of the Rules of Golf, Golf Etiquette, or for dishonest,
unsportsmanlike or unbecoming conduct. CODE OF CONDUCT PLEDGE AND VIOLATIONS Abusive or foul language,
club throwing, cheating, disrespect of volunteers, officials, or fellow
participants, abuse of the golf course, smoking, or chewing tobacco products,
not adhering to the dress code, or any other conduct unbecoming of a VPGA
Junior Tour member. In addition, if a player is entered in any event and
fails to show or withdraws from an event after starting play, for any reason
other that valid sickness or injury, that player shall be deemed to have
violated the Code of Conduct. If a VPGA Junior Tour member violates the Cede
of Conduct, any or all of the following will occur: Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________________Relationship
to applicant______________________ Applicant's Signature_______________________________________ ______Date
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Please print out this application and
print information legibly. Mail
completed application and
check to address listed above.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
AND CONDUCT
Players must be neat in appearance
with respect to personal grooming and clothing. Proper attire includes a
collared shirt and no cut-off shorts or jeans. Players must be willing to
comply with club rules with respect to dress code and spike policy.
STARTING TIME
POLICY
For all VTPGA Junior Tour Events please email dlcpga@verizon.net to register for a tee time. If you do not have internet access, you may also call the office at 476-7007. Tee times are available one week in advance of the scheduled event. If you need to cancel a previously scheduled tee time please call the office. All players must have returned the registration form in order to obtain tee times.
PARENTS AND
SPECTATORS
Parents and spectators may
accompany a participant to an event, but there are no caddies allowed. Spectating at the VPGA Junior Tour events is allowed,
however, there shall be no contact
between parent and golfer at any point during the round.
EVENT INFORMATION
The fee per event is $25.00:
Checks for the $25.00 event fee will be paid directly to the course and
will be used for prizes.
EVENT SCORING
Points are awarded based on
the number of players (for example, if there are ten (10) in any age division,
the winner receives 10 points; 2nd place - 9 points; 3rd place - 8 points; and
so on to 1 point for the last place finisher). Ties are split. The
top ten scores (points) are used to determine section winners. The top
fifteen section winners in each age division qualify for the state championship
in August. For result information, please see the results page in the
junior golf section of this website.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE RETURNING YOUR REGISTRATION TO JOIN THE 2008 VPGA JUNIOR TOUR:
Section I in The Rules of Golf is ETIQUETTE, we should all know what is written in this
section, it is the essence of what golf is: A GAME OF HONOR.
The VPGA has established a CODE OF CONDUCT for everyone who
participates in our events; it is based on what is contained in Section
I. Anyone who chooses not to follow this code will not be allowed to
participate.
ALL
Before Events:
Read the DEFINITIONS in the RULES OF GOLF, become
familiar with what is in the Rule Book and where
certain Rules are located in the book.
At Events:
Know the CONDITIONS OF THE COMPETITION (Rule 6-1 & 33-1)
Be READY TO PLAY AT YOUR ASSIGNED TEE TIME (Rule 6-3)
COUNT YOUR CLUBS before teeing off. 14 MAXIMUM ALLOWED (Rule 4-4)
Put an IDENTIFICATION MARK (Rule 6-5) on
your golf ball
Keep an ACCURATE SCORE CARD FOR YOUR FELLOW-COMPETITOR (Rule
6-6)
Play without UNDUE DELAY (Rule 6-7)
SHOW RESPECT for THE HOST COURSE, YOUR FELLOW-COMPETITORS, THE
OFFICIALS and
VOLUNTEERS at these events.
Finally, the Rules of Golf
are there to help you, not hurt you. Take some time to look at and become
familiar with The Rule Book, and especially to read and understand the
Definitions. This knowledge will help you in playing and enjoying this
great game. It might even save you a stroke or two, and we can all
appreciate that.
JUNIOR GOLF ETIQUETTE
Courtesy on the
Course
1.
If
someone else is playing from the tee, do not tee your ball until he/she has
played.
2.
Always
stand still and to the side of, rather than behind, another player when he or
she is
playing. Do not talk while a fellow-competitor is making a stroke.
3.
Be
ready to play when it is your turn.
4.
When
you are playing slowly or looking for a lost ball, ask the group behind you to
play
through, so you do not slow everyone down.
5.
Write
down scores on the way to the next hole, not on the green you are leaving.
6.
Never
take more than one practice swing, if any.
Safety First
Both in practice and play
always make sure that:
1. No one is near you
when you swing.
2. No one is
ahead of you where your shot might hit them.
Taking Care of the
Course
1. Always rake a
bunker after you have played from it.
2. Replace divots
and repair depressions made when your ball hits the green. These are
"Ball Marks."
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